20 March 2018 - A Kirkland family is asking the federal government for help paying for medication that could save the life of their 17-year-old son but can cost almost $1 million per year.

Sammy Cavallaro of Kirland suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disease which affects mobility in children. The disease eventually leads to paralysis and even death.

Cavallaro requires round-the-clock assistance to eat, move and other tasks but still is able to attend John Abbott College.

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