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Please Support Stacy in Her Battle Against PPMS Through Stem Cell Therapy
Hello, I’m Stacy Reno, and I come to you with an open heart. Just a few
weeks ago I received a life-altering diagnosis: Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). This severe form of MS is characterized by a gradual decline without any periods of remission. Unlike other variations of MS, there are no flare-ups or recoveries—just a continuous deterioration. In a matter of weeks, I've begun to face a series of challenges, including vision issues, muscle weakness, paralysis, dizziness, tremors, cognitive difficulties, and excruciating nerve pain that feels like electric shocks down my back. Simple daily activities—like cooking for my family, writing, or even taking a safe shower—have turned into monumental hurdles.
This diagnosis adds another chapter to a life already rich with love and challenges. At the young age of 15, I lost my sister in a tragic car accident, which forced me to mature quickly and find refuge in writing—something that MS is now threatening to take from me. I've walked the path of single parenthood, faced heartbreak, and finally discovered the love that was meant for me. In 2022, my mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and it rapidly advanced to Alzheimer’s. I became her full-time caregiver while also raising my children and supporting my father. Just as I began to process her death in 2023, my father was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. I devoted myself to securing the best care for him, just as I did for my mother. Then, in late 2024, my own health began to deteriorate.
It started with numbness, tingling, and intense pain in my arms. Initially, I thought it was hormonal—a lingering effect from my emergency hysterectomy in 2018 and oophorectomy in 2021, which had thrust me into early menopause. But the symptoms escalated. Fortunately, a compassionate nurse practitioner in Greenville advocated for me when others brushed off my concerns. She conducted comprehensive tests, ordered MRIs of my brain, spine, and liver, and revealed the harsh reality: PPMS. Given that my sister had been diagnosed with MS in her twenties, doctors were surprised that my symptoms only became apparent in my forties. But the truth is, I had been in survival mode for 16 years, too focused on caring for others to heed my own body's warning signs.
Throughout this journey, my faith in God has been my steadfast foundation. I am a deeply spiritual person, a believer in the power of prayer, and someone who strives to show love and kindness to those around me. I trust that God has a purpose for me even in this challenging time, and I know He has placed remarkable people in my life to support me. My faith gives me resilience, but I also recognize the importance of reaching out for help.
Now, I am confronted with an aggressive, incurable illness—but I refuse to succumb to despair. That’s why I am pursuing stem cell therapy, a revolutionary alternative to conventional MS treatments that often come with significant risks and side effects. Stem cell therapy holds the promise of slowing the disease's progression and maintaining my quality of life. However, it is not covered by insurance, and the financial burden is daunting.
My family and I cannot navigate this journey alone. We are asking for your support—whether it’s through a donation, sharing my story, or keeping me in your prayers. Every contribution brings me one step closer to the treatment I urgently need. Your kindness means so much to me, and I am infinitely grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for standing by my side, and for believing in hope and miracles!
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Stacy Reno
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Seneca, SC