My name is Mike. I’m 45 years old, and I live with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

I was diagnosed in 2017. Since then, my body has steadily declined. Primary Progressive MS doesn’t come in waves - it only moves forward. Every year, and now almost every month, simple things have become harder. I rely on a walker to get around, and I often need to lean on walls or furniture just to stay upright. My right side is significantly weaker, and tasks that once felt automatic now take real effort.

I can no longer work. I’ve tried to adapt, to push through, and to find ways to manage - but I’ve reached the limits of what I can do on my own.

This isn’t just about me. I have a wife and two kids, and I’m still raising my daughter at home. I want to be capable of finishing that job. I want to preserve as much mobility and independence as I can - not just for myself, but for my family.

There’s another reason this feels urgent. My mom also has progressive MS. She now lives in a care home and has lost all physical independence. Watching her decline has been heartbreaking. I’m progressing earlier and faster than she did, and it’s impossible not to see where my own path could lead if nothing changes. Given how quickly my condition is worsening, I’m deeply concerned about what the next year could look like.

Recently, a treatment option came to my attention that I had never heard of before - something not widely discussed or available in Canada. A clinic in India offers a specialized protocol for MS that addresses both vascular blood flow and neurological damage, two key factors in progressive MS.

Their approach includes:

Balloon angioplasty of the jugular veins to improve blood flow to the brain

Targeted stem cell injections near affected vascular and neurological areas

Intrathecal stem cell injections delivered into the spinal fluid

I spoke directly with the physician overseeing the treatment. He was honest. He cannot promise a cure. However, he explained that this protocol can slow or stop disease progression, and in some cases has even led to significant improvement or reversal of symptoms. He was careful not to promise outcomes, but stated that symptom reversal is a possibility for some patients. At the very least, the goal is to stop progression and preserve remaining function.

I’ve tried everything over the years to improve or reverse my MS. Every reasonable option available to me. This treatment is something I had never even heard of until recently. The clinic has strong patient testimonials, and I’ve been able to speak directly with Canadians who have undergone the procedure, which has been very encouraging.

Where the Funds Will Go

I believe transparency matters. Below is a clear breakdown of the costs involved in pursuing this treatment.

Financial Breakdown (CAD)

$52,000 CAD – Neutrojen M-150 Supraselective treatment

$6,500 CAD – Required travel and living expenses in India

Total Fundraising Goal: $58,500 CAD

The cost of treatment and required travel is significant, and because I can no longer work, I can’t do this alone. I’m sharing my story openly -not to pressure anyone, but to explain why this matters and why I’m taking this step now.

My faith is important to me. I’m a Christian, and while I don’t know how this journey will end, I do know I can walk it with peace.

If you choose to support or share this, I’m deeply grateful. I’m simply trying to do everything within my ability to slow this disease, stay present for my family, and preserve the life I still have.

— Mike