Scott Truran

Today Scott struggles to walk and has very limited use of his right hand. He told me he is starting to forget what it was like to be normal, when walking he has to concentrate on each and every step. The simple act of walking takes everything he has, his cane helps some with his balance, but it is still very difficult. He has completely changed his diet, he goes to the gym most every day (to keep his muscles active), and he is doing everything else with in his powers to battle this terrible disease.

Having exhausted every avenue for treatment in the US, Scott has been in contact with the Clinica Ruiz, a medical clinic in Mexico, which has been a pioneer in treating PPMS and other diseases. The clinic, and its principal doctor Guillermo Ruiz, are well-renowned all over the world, and many patients with MS have seen significant results after undergoing a Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) procedure. HSCT has shown great potential for greatly reducing, and in many cases stopping completely the symptoms of MS. Scott has been accepted as a patient at Clinica Ruiz and is scheduled to begin the procedure on September 12, 2016.

This stem cell procedure is extremely expensive and not covered by insurance. The procedure itself will cost upwards of $54,000, but Scott will also have many other out-of-pocket expenses, including food and incidentals for the month he (and his care taker) will stay in Mexico, transportation costs, and maintaining his rent and utility payments on his home in Michigan. In total, we need to raise $80,000 to cover all of these expenses.

To help offset these expenses, a fundraising campaign in Scott’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive. To make a tax-deductible donation , click Donate Now.

I ask that you please help Scott out by donating anything that you can and/or sharing this with your friends and family. Than you in advance for your generosity and support.

Sincerely,

Dave Truran, Scott’s father