Help Support Abel's Journey With Stem Cell Treatments
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Hello, my name is Courtney & I am the mother to 3 beautiful children. The oldest of the 3 is 8 years old. His name is Abel. Abel has Autism. His diagnosis was made in October of 2020. During that time the COVID pandemic was taking place, & added many setbacks for such a later diagnosis. Early Interventions & Therapy services were hard to obtain due to the restrictions.
After accepting Abel had Autism no words could ever begin to express what I was feeling in that very moment. The fear of not knowing what was yet to come was scary. & thinking back to all the things I was in denial about and what the doctors overlooked sent a rush of guilt over me. Being a mother you want to make the absolute best decisions in everything that affects your child.
Abel entered the world in September of 2015 via an Emergency Cesarean section due to prolonged oxygen deprivation and bradycardia. I brought home what I thought was a healthy baby boy, but he was already letting me know things just weren't right. Abel suffered from uncontrollable acid reflux, along with aspirations that were terrifying for me being a new mom. Food aversion started then by not even wanting to take his bottle and severe gut complications and constipation that still exist.
Past the infant stage, Abel met almost all his milestones on time. Potty training began before he reached the age of three and was accomplished, & then regressed. We are still working on potty training in 2024. By the time Abel turned 3 1/2, he was receiving speech therapy for echolalia & language processing. A lot of delays seemed to arise at this time of his life. Abel began exhibiting strange actions like constantly banging objects near his mouth and on his head. He continues to seek out these behaviors in various situations. He didn't show interest in interaction only with a few select family members. Toys and games even with friends were only copying behaviors known as parallel playing. He began to regress from sleep turning to having insomnia throughout the night & day never having a complete sleep session to this current day.
I started to notice his extreme sensory issues arise that made us have to be excluded from all public places. Abel is sensitive to certain lighting, and sounds, and less than a crowd of people, all affect his stimulus negatively. This has kept Abel secluded from enjoying things that all kids his age have the simple right to use. Including going to public school. Abel could never function properly enough to stay in a public school setting including a special education, and modified school schedules. Elopement is a huge concern with being in public places, including schools. Abel has no sense of dangers around him, self-awareness is absent & is more than a safety concern for him & unaware people around him.
He is strict with routine, and the behaviors that follow are repetitive. He has OCD that intensifies uncountable daily meltdowns. The OCD also causes hyper-fixations that are nearly impossible to distract from. Transitions outside of any routine even that has been explained days ahead of time can lead to these behaviors. This makes getting simple tasks, & timely mannered things accomplished due to the emotional setbacks. Abel's diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder intensifies ongoing irritability, anger, and frequent, intense temper outbursts that don't match his age or developmental level. The symptoms of DMDD go beyond a “bad mood." Abel still is a very loving, smart, & caring individual. He has captured a lot of people's hearts that he has had close interactions with. In addition, Abel's current age not only brings upcoming concerns but also indicates that he has only a few years left before entering puberty. This situation raises worries that his autism symptoms could worsen, affecting his emotional well-being and behaviors.
As a mother, I have been his caregiver 24/7 and I am very blessed to understand him better than anyone. Abel requires my help with simple tasks such as bathing, getting dressed, & eating food properly from lacking motor skills. I continue to work on improvements throughout his life daily with everything we encounter. Our journey has been full of doctor appointments, referrals to specialists, therapies, meetings, observations, testing, & medicine management all from incredible medical staff (Vanderbilt Children Developmental Medicine + our amazing Pediatrician). At present, in this phase of his life, it seems as though time has come to a halt for several years. I firmly believe that Abel possesses immense potential for the future. I have dedicated my entire existence to acquiring knowledge about treatments that can enhance his quality of life. This leads to the treatment of Stem Cell Therapy, & this will be a groundbreaking treatment for Abel, offering incredible possibilities for his health and well-being.
The Stem Cell Institute in Panama has treated autism with donor mesenchymal adult stem cells derived from the umbilical cord tissue from live, healthy births.The Stem Cell Institute in Panama is widely recognized as the premier stem cell clinic globally, drawing in high-profile individuals like Mel Gibson and successful entrepreneurs like Bernie Marcus, the founder of Home Depot. Notably, The Marcus Foundation supported a clinical trial on autism at Duke University, following the transformative treatment Marcus and his wife underwent in Panama, solidifying their roles as prominent advocates for stem cell therapy. I have done research and engaged in discussions with employees & patient's families about this clinic. Learning about the transformative testimonials of parents and children, such as Abel, who have undergone stem cell treatment in Panama, I was optimistic & filled with hope and enthusiasm. The outcomes have shown that Abel's condition will significantly improve, and there is even a possibility of a complete cure. Numerous cases have demonstrated the efficacy of stem cell therapy in alleviating autism symptoms, with some individuals achieving full recovery and no longer exhibiting signs of autism. Duke University recently completed a research study involving 25 children diagnosed with autism. The study utilized cord blood stem cells as a treatment method, and the positive outcomes of the research led to the FDA approving compassionate care in upcoming trials. Parents and researchers observed that over 70% of the children displayed amazing improvements following the study.
In Panama, the treatment comes with a price tag of over $18,000 per visit, and Abel will need to undergo at least 2-3 visits to receive this transformative therapy. On top of that, there will be expenses for travel. After years of prayer, I am convinced in our hearts that this treatment is the key to changing Abel's life for the better. Understandably, the financial implications of such treatment are overwhelming. However, we are ready to do whatever it takes to provide Abel with the opportunity to benefit from this groundbreaking therapy. Nevertheless, we firmly believe that Abel's quality of life and future possibilities are at stake. The thought of him growing up without the chance to avail himself of this life-changing treatment is unbearable for me to think of. I see his potential, his dreams, and aspirations, and desperately wish to unlock them through this therapy. My belief comes from witnessing the experiences of those who have undergone the same treatment. Their success stories have inspired me and given me hope that making this sacrificial investment for Abel's well-being is undeniably worth it.
The transformative power of this therapy cannot be understated. I fervently believe that it holds the potential to alleviate the difficulties Abel faces daily. From mitigating the physical challenges he encounters to enhancing his overall cognitive abilities, this treatment has the capacity to bring about a complete transformation in his life.
We understand that the road ahead will not be easy. It will demand significant sacrifices, both financially and emotionally, but my unwavering determination to make a difference in Abel's life pushes me forward. I am prepared to mobilize every resource at my disposal, exhaust all avenues of support, and rally our loved ones to help us overcome this financial hurdle and provide Abel with the treatment he so desperately needs.
As we embark on this daunting journey, we draw strength from our faith, the unwavering support of family and friends, and the belief that this treatment has the power to revolutionize Abel's life. The hope, optimism, and love that constantly surround us embolden us to face the formidable challenges ahead. Together, we will navigate this path, embrace the sacrifices, and do everything within our power to provide Abel with the life-changing treatment that awaits him in Panama.
Thank you so much for reading and learning about my sweet son Abel.
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I have provided you with a few of the resources mentioned above through these links, which contain extensive information about the treatment and various studies that have been thoroughly examined. The information enclosed within is incredibly encouraging.
https://youtu.be/XyhqPcARxdg?si=Fzl6EhLdmpoTlun- 2:21 before & after results in this case
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/7058209/peyton-manning-last-star-linked-stem-cell-therapy-espn-magazine
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Courtney Davis
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Rogersville, TN