Help me get Parkinson's treatment

Hi my name is Dennie and I am fundraising to pay for stem cell therapy to treat my Parkinson’s disease.Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder that slows movement in the body causing tremors stiffness and difficulty with coordination and balance. Stem cell therapy aims to reduce , modulate the the immune system and repair damaged or lost dopamine producing cells in the brain.

I returned to England two and an half years ago having lived abroad for twenty years. I was forced to leave my home in South Africa due to visa restrictions and other frightening circumstances which brought about financial stress, anxiety and fear. It was during the dark days of covid arriving in England and going to the unknown without friends or family for 14 days of quarantine. Perhaps these experiences triggered the symptoms that began as weird observations.

All of a sudden I could not write or brush my teeth then tremors in my hands and legs. I had a nasty fall and fractured my ribs and foot I could not understand how I fell, this happened again on two further occasions. I had been to the doctor and Parkinson’s was not recognized immediately but finally after seeing a new GP he has referred me to a neurologist.

I have an appointment to be assessed but its not until November!

There have been attempts to expedite the wait but the system is so over loaded and I am unable to get the medication needed from the NHS. I am not on medication as I need the official diagnosis. My current condition has reduced me to a shuffle with a walking stick. The tremors are in my hands and legs. I climb the stairs on all fours and suffer with chronic back pain which has stopped me from my work and small tasks such as taking out trash or vacuuming have become impossible.

I was a successful makeup artist and worked most of my career in a global market for fashion and advertising media. my intention was to continue to host creative workshops and share my skills with young artists here in England .I am so afraid that the symptoms will continue to become debilitating. Part of my anxiety is the sense of urgency for treatment.. I live alone without care and assistance.

Stem cell therapy is a modern miracle though it will not cure me completely but it will arrest the worst and allow me to live a better quality of life.

.I am not ready to give up on life

I want to do all of the things I took for granted ,just to walk, quicken my step and dance in my living room would be heaven

The cost of stem cell therapy is between 20 and 30 000 pounds depending on my condition

I would like to share my experiences and progress to help others with Parkinson’s Disease

Thankyou for caring and your support