A Dedicated Dad needs Life-Changing Stem Cell Treatment

Hello, my name is Danny I’m a 39 year old male and former police officer, and I am reaching out to you with an urgent plea for help. I am a full-time single father to an incredible 12-year-old boy who means the world to me. Every day, I strive to provide him with the best life possible, but I am struggling with severe, chronic pain that makes it increasingly difficult to be the active, involved parent I want to be.

In October of 2013, I fell off of a loading dock while working, my left leg was left on the platform instantly breaking my ankle and tibia it was a catastrophic career ending fall. I needed immediate medical care as I severely fractured my ankle and tibia. I had an emergency open reduction surgery, approximately two weeks later it was removed and an internal reduction surgery was done resulting in 23 screws and three metal plates being installed in my left ankle and leg. This hardware stayed in place for approximately a year and I underwent another surgery to remove the hardware in early 2015.

I’ve had multiple revision surgeries to the ankle to remove scar tissue and arthritis; in 2016,2017,2018 and 2023.

I suffer from traumatic arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome and traumatic neuropathy with damage to the peroneal nerve, sural nerve and peripheral nerve. I was also diagnosed with spinal cord injury due to this fall and suffered severe spinal injuries.

In 2015, I underwent two fusions one of the lower lumber spine at L5 and S1, and an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery at levels C5-6 and C6-7 of my spine. Despite the surgery, my condition has progressively worsened, and my MRI reports reveal a troubling situation. I suffer from multilevel degenerative disc disease and facet arthrosis, which has increased since my prior scans. The most significant issues include severe narrowing at C7-T1, compromising the left C8 nerve root, and potential compromise of the right C5 nerve root at C4-5.

Clinical History and Current Condition

Chronic Neck and Bilateral Shoulder Pain: I experience constant, debilitating pain in my neck and shoulders.

Previous Fusion Surgeries: Despite the surgery, my condition has progressively deteriorated over time.

Degenerative Disc Disease: I have multiple levels of disc desiccation and facet arthrosis, causing significant narrowing and nerve root compromise.

Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: Chronic low back pain and left leg numbness into the left foot bottom along with the arthritis in the ankle have severely impacted my mobility.

Findings from MRI Reports

Cervical Spine:

Multilevel degenerative changes and facet arthrosis above and below the fusion.

Severe narrowing at C7-T1, likely compromising the left C8 nerve root.

Potential compromise of the right C5 nerve root at C4-5.

Thoracic Spine

Mild disc disease with disc space narrowing and small protrusion from T3-T7 with perineal cysts at levels T6-T7 and T7-T8

Lumbar Spine:

Chronic low back pain with leg numbness.

Postsurgical changes with mild-to-moderate facet arthrosis at L4-5 and mild narrowing of the right foramen.

The Impact of My Condition

Living in continuous pain has severely affected my quality of life and my ability to be the active, present father my son needs. The pain is not just a physical burden; it affects every aspect of my life. I have tried various treatments and pain management strategies, but nothing has provided lasting relief.

Without the necessary treatment, my condition will continue to worsen, leading to a lifetime dependence on painkillers, which poses significant risks and potential harm to my overall health.

Why I Need Your Help

Stem cell treatment offers a promising solution to my chronic pain from arthritis and degenerative disc disease. This innovative treatment has the potential to repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility, allowing me to live a pain-free life and be the father my son deserves. Unfortunately, the cost of stem cell treatment is beyond my financial reach.

How Your Contribution Will Help

Your generous donations will go directly towards funding my stem cell treatment, covering medical expenses, travel costs, ancillary expenses and necessary aftercare. By supporting my campaign, you will be giving me a chance to reclaim my life, free from the debilitating pain that has overshadowed my days.

Potential Outcomes Without Treatment

Without the stem cell treatment, I face a future of worsening pain, decreased mobility, and an increased dependence on pain medication. The continuous use of painkillers comes with its own set of risks, including potential addiction and harmful side effects that can further deteriorate my health.

Conclusion

I am deeply grateful for any support you can provide, whether it’s a donation or simply sharing my story with others. Your kindness and generosity can make a world of difference, not only for me but for my son, who deserves a father who can be fully present in his life.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Danny and Stanley and our pup Zelda