Janet Morgan & J. Robbins have a son, Callum, who turned 1 in January, 2007. Approximately 6 months prior to his birthday, Callum was diagnosed with with a genetic motor neuron disease called Type 1 SMA, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Type 1 SMA affects the brain's ability to communicate with the voluntary muscles that are used for crawling, walking, head & neck control, breathing, and swallowing. Most Type 1 babies will die before their second birthday. Infants who do survive into childhood face a life of occupational therapy, wheelchairs, and assistive devices. There is currently no known cure. The fact is that Callum is pressed for time & his parents need help now.

Although conventional medicine is frequently covered by insurance, alternative procedures & therapies are not. As Janet & J. pursue all available courses of treatment for Callum, the need for additional funds has become increasingly urgent.

The Cultural Society, Catlick Records, & Letterbox compiled this collection of songs in order to raise money for Callum's care fund. All proceeds will go directly to Janet & J. to help ensure that they have sufficient resources to continue their search for effective, lasting treatment. Though our energies here are focused on the plight of our friends, it should be noted that a cure for Callum could also mean a cure for the other thousands of babies who suffer from SMA.

For more information about Callum, please visit:
www.callumrobbins.blogspot.com
www.desotorecords.com/cal

For more information about SMA, please visit:
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation: www.smafoundation.org
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: www.fsma.org

For their readiness, willingness, & awareness, we would like to thank the artists & technicians who contributed their music, energy, time, & skills to the realization of this project. Thanks, also, to Kim & Bill at DeSoto Records for getting the fundraising ball rolling, & to you for supporting this cause.

100% of the proceeds goes to Callum Robbins' care fund.