After years of being misdiagnosed with what they had thought was just a pinched nerve in my back causing my legs to go numb, going blind in my right eye, and losing bodily functions, it took a new doctor to take one look at me and know something was not right. In July of 2023 I was diagnosed with a rare progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Since then my life has been turned upside down by this terrible disease that has no cure. I had lost most of my mobility to walk, and had to use a walker or cane to navigate. My body has become weak, daily tasks have become much harder, and missing out on family events due to limited mobility is even more crushing.

The financial burden of treatments has significantly drained any bit of savings that I had. Without the medical treatments that I need daily and my monthly shot that is $7,000 a month would be very crippling for me, and damaging to my body. It’s a must that I have the treatments to continue living, and thriving to give myself the best life possible.

On May 15, 2024 I had the scare of my life where I had become unresponsive for 5 minutes and my wife and children had to perform CPR on me until paramedics arrived. If my wife had not done cpr or had waited I would have been brain dead or not here today. The doctors had stated due to the heat, being dehydrated, and the amount of Myelin that has been lost due to the MS may have caused this to happen. I follow up with a cardiologist to determine if there are any underlining factors that could have also contributed to this.

In December of 2023, with the financial help from close friends and family, I was able to go to Mexico to receive stem cells and various treatments such the hyperbaric chamber, IV drips of multiple stem cell treatments, and since then my body has gotten stronger. I am able to walk with no assistance, I’m learning to run again, and do things that I couldn’t do since being diagnosed. I have not had any new lesions on the brain, and infact an area of my brain has gone from a stage 3 to a stage 2 due to the stem cells, and that is HUGE!! They are working and they’re healing my brain. I will need to go back to Mexico in December for another round of stem cells but unfortunately due to my financial situation with my medication, I am unable to afford another treatment as I continue to pay for my medications. I am not one to ever ask for help, but I am in desperate need for any help you can offer. Whether it’s $1 or $2, I will forever be thankful and blessed. I need to continue this survival fight, so I can live the best life I can and continue to be here for myself and my family.

Thank you for standing with me in my fight against MS. Your kindness and generosity mean everything to me and my family.