Dear Friends,
Josh and I have decided to take our son Cash to India for stem cell treatment this winter. As many of you know, local resident, Amanda Boxtel has visited Dr. Geeta Schroff in New Delhi numerous times over the last few years. Since receiving stem cell treatment, Amanda has increased sensation and bladder control. This treatment consists of injections of stem cells, along with intense physical therapy, under the supervision of a doctor who has been practicing this therapy for 10 years without negative side effects. Cash will need to be in India for two months for the initial treatment with additional future treatments planned. The total cost is likely to exceed $100,000.
We believe stem cell therapy will help Cash because he has hypotonia (low muscle tone). Dr. Schroff’s experience has shown that stem cells have helped improve the condition of paralyzed muscles — we believe that they will help improve Cash’s muscle tone. Our goal is to improve Cash’s quality of life. We are not looking for a miracle cure – Cash is who he is – but we would like to make his life better. When Cash’s muscle tone improves, we expect improvements in his ability to walk, potty-train, and perhaps communicate (since core stability is crucial to both sign language and speaking).
Updates (1)
November 5, 2010
Fundraiser
Our fundraiser for Cash's stem cell treatments is on Sunday, November 14th from 1:00-4:00pm at the Aspen Elks Lodge!
There will be free food and a silent auction. Everyone is invited and there is no cover charge.
Come celebrate with us!
