Daniel Sherry is 59 years-old and he is suffering from a progressive and life-altering form of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). A little over 11 years ago, Daniel was diagnosed with secondary progressive MS, a chronic degenerative, often episodic disease of the central nervous system marked by destruction of the myelin that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers. MS usually appears in young adulthood and causes muscle weakness, sensory losses, nerve pain, difficulty walking, bladder dysfunction, and visual disturbances. Daniel’s condition has deteriorated over the years, and after many regimens of conventional medications to treat his MS, he is ready to try new and promising treatments for his illness. At the recommendation of his physician, Daniel has sought out a promising treatment to help his MS symptoms, known as non-embryonic stem cell therapy. This involves an infusion of Daniel’s own stem cells, harvested from his blood, to reboot his immune system.
Daniel worked very hard for over 20 years supporting himself through a commercial cleaning business and a power washing company. Sadly, in 2006 he had to end his career and was forced to leave his job due to his MS. Over the years, Daniel has developed ocular neuritis which has significantly reduced his vision and he experiences muscle aches and weakness, severe nerve pain and debilitating fatigue, resulting in his inability to work and maintain mobility. Dan relies on a power wheelchair to get a round, and a specialized vehicle in order to attend medical appointments. He has had no other choice but to rely on his mother for help, and more than ever Dan would like to regain some of his independence once again. In addition to physical therapy, Daniel has tried every conventional medication to treat his condition. He is now excited to try stem cell therapy as the results have been promising to the MS community, and Dan refuses to let his condition continue to progress and eventually get the best of him!
Daniel has state health insurance, but even with this coverage for MS, the cost of stem cell therapy is not included. In addition to the cost of treatment, Daniel is also required to pay for extensive travel and lodging fees to the California area during his therapy and recovery process. Together, he is looking at upwards of $20,000 for the cost of his upcoming stem cell therapy. He cannot afford this alone on his limited budget and being out of work. Daniel desperately needs your financial support and help.
To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Daniel’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the New York Stem Cell Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. To make a donation,please click the yellow DONATE NOW button.
Thank you ahead of time for your thoughts, prayers and generous donation to help make Daniel’s treatment a reality. Any amount, no matter how big or small is one step closer to a brighter future for Daniel.
Gratefully,
Daniel’s loving family, friends and Community
