Stem Cells

This article was emailed me to on a Stem Cell group I am on. I thought it may be helpful for someone. These people took their child to the same place we took Luke. We are hoping to take him back the end of September for another round. It is hard to coordinate because they say you need to wait 4-6 weeks after getting the cells to do an intense therapy.

Cerebral Palsy Child Improves After Adult Stem Cell Treatment

Posted 5 August, 2009 in Cerebral Palsy |

Cerebral Palsy Stem Cell Treatment

Caleb Turner, a 2 year old boy from New Zealand, with severe cerebral palsy has made many improvements in his quality of life after his stem cell treatment using adult stem cells from cord blood 7 months ago in Mexico. Yes, the Turner family had to fly from New Zealand to Mexico for this stem cell therapy.

However, they are very happy they did make the effort as the adult stem cells helped Caleb immensely. Caleb has severe cerebral palsy as a result of a massive brain bleed days after his birth.

Before the Stem Cell Therapy in Mexico

• 30-50 seizures per day
• Showed no emotion- couldn’t tell if he was happy, sad, sick etc.
• Choked when he ate
• Couldn’t walk, talk, or roll over

After the Adult Stem Cell Treatment

• Down to 4-5 seizures per day!!
• Laughs, cries, smiles- Mrs. Turner says “to see a smile on his face is priceless”
• Now has an easier time eating
• Now can clap his hands, roll over and has better trunk control

Going Back for a Second Helping of Adult Stem Cells

The Turner family was so happy with the changes in Caleb after the first stem cell treatment, that they are planning to go back to Mexico again for a second stem cell therapy. To do this, they are holding an art auction to raise the money needed (approximately $30,000 US for treatment/travel).