For many kids, spending time on a virtual world allows them a creative escape from the daily doings of life. For others it is a chance to feel a true sense belonging.
Many kids suffer from a disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA. This disease affects over 25,000 people in the United States. The disease limits a child’s ability to move, such as walking, crawling, head movement, and even breathing or swallowing! Because of this, many kids cannot climb trees, enjoy playgrounds, or play outside with other kids.
However, many kids who have SMA have discovered the magic of virtual worlds. Communities such as Elf Island give kids who are ordinarily confined to the great indoors a chance to play and interact with other kids in a fun way. On Elf Island, we are dedicated to making a game accessible to all kids, especially those with special needs. Elf Island also empowers kids to make a difference and help special causes that help real people, animals and the planet!
With your help through entertainment, gaming and storytelling we hope to support causes like SMA! Everyone take a moment and grab a breath – very soon you will be making a positive impact to those in need through Elf Island!
Hi people I’m princessmadiros friend. I have SMA i can’t wait to play on elf island and i hope they find a cure soon.
p.s. yay first comment
I was just wondering when will elf island be open for members to go into beta? I think elf island is a great site already and will help our daily lives. from making friends to just having a great time
I think it is great elf island helps kids! PS please tell the date it will be launched.
What a great cause to support and I look forward to playing with all kids. I am sure we can all help each other! Hey Princess – hope they find a cure soon too!!
I’m so happy i found this place, not only can i have more fun, i can help others . I can’t wait . This will be a big hit . Thanks guys, and I can’t wait for it to open up !
Hello mnp10! Is sure hope they do find a cure!
But Elf Island sure does look awesome! It is a place for everyone to just get away for a while.
Hi!
Thank You Elf Island for including kids like me! I loved everything! I can’t wait to play!
Awwww I don’t have SMA but I can’t wait to play!
That pic looks scary…LOL
That has to stink I feel so bad my brother has SMA!!
I hope they find a good cure for SMA. I feel really bad for them.
Anyways, I really like the sneak peak picture too!
mnp 10 I hope the best for you! You will be an inspiration here to all who play.
awesome I cant wait for the game to open.
Hello, Princess!
I’m glad you have found elf island!
I’m sorry to hear you have SMA, but I hope you enjoy it here!
i know princessmadiro also – she is so excited about the new game and features for kids like her. I am took now I can help her “elf” her way to fun and adventure. can’t wait to play with you madi – lastly – help madi and her friends in finding a cure for SMA so one day all kids can have a true walking adventure like what Elf Island.
I don’t have any friends yet. I don’t have SMA but my brother has asthma.
, at least I don’t think he does 
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DO you really have SMA? I was once in a wheelchair for 2 month because I had foot surgery. The guy I like sent me a huge get well card (he was at a festival I wanted to got to, but it was the morning after I got it so my mom said no.)-He doesn’t know I like him
P.S. Yay my second second comment.
I’m thankful that EI staff realizes conditions like these, because when VMK closed so many children & adults with all sorts of different disabilities were let down.
My dear friends grandson was told by his doctors that he would never walk or speak. Well at 4 years old and sitting in G-ma’s lap to play VMK, he not only walks but would call out the names of all of us on the screen to wave at him! Yes VMK didn’t actually teach him to walk & talk, but what it has done to help his motor skills was amazing to say the least!
And for them to close & him not understand why he can’t tell G-ma to go play pirate battle and talk to little & dizzy, was heartbreaking
I’m so happy to see that you are aware of this and it will get kids/adult players interested again….I just ask one thing, PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE!!!!
And when are you opening, Summer is over
Oh, such cute little avatars. Will you be opening soon?
I’d love to be able to help a child with diabilities feel great about themselves by playing a virtual game with them! When are you opening?
i have a friend who suffers from epilepsy and it so scary cuz once i saw her have a seizure!!! shes getting better now but she sometimes has to leave school for doctors appointments and stuff i think she even has a medication she has to take every now and then
This is such a polite contribution to those who have been diagnosed with SMA.
Cool
when does elf island open?
as a nurse in the pediatric ward of the hospital I work in I see how any form of escapism is helpful to alot of the young patients I deal with.I am always looking for new Virtual worlds for them to explore on the computer.
I started and helped out many on VMK when it was still around and many really enjoyed it and were upset when it shut down. This site looks like it is just a thing for them to play and I look forward to getting them signed up and playing this game. Its nice to see a site that understands the special needs of many kids out there and stating such has already built my faith in what Elf Island has to offer.
Aww, that is very nice of you Ei Owners. <3 I can’t wait to make an impact!
BTW, nice screenshot.
When are they opening Elf Island?
Please make this website good and I am happy it is for a good cause!
I am looking forward to playing Elf Island, helping people from all around the world, including those with SMA, will help us feel confident about ourselves and proud
This is looking great.
This is awesome!
I cant wait!
im alergic to milk and peanuts and i have athsma ……. i really think this site will make a difference for me and a bunch of others
this is wonderful!!! Maybe there was something good coming out of vmk closing after all ( never thought i would actually say that!! ) but really think about it… with vmk closing, so many other companies took this oppurtunity to get the word out there and to create and develop their virtual world to be even BETTER than vmk! one that the REAL world would benefit from!! I think this is a great cause elf island is working for, good work!
What is SMA MONTH?
Awesome.
How will he help causes online? Your not going to make us pay, are you? D:
it’s doesnt work
it says its sleeping when i get on with my friend today ill show her its good!