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USA TODAY - For more and to sign up click here Ryan Manriquez, opinion contributor I was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare neuromuscular disease that weakens muscles over time, making everyday tasks like walking, lifting and even breathing more difficult or even impossible. Until a few years ago, this disease was considered a death sentence for many, as the number one genetic cause of infant mortality in…