Chris Brown, an avid mountain climber from South Lake, Texas, had always lived an active lifestyle until a series of back injuries from high-altitude climbs left him virtually immobile. After years of struggling with conventional treatments, stem cell therapy helped him return to the activities he loves—including reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro with his daughter.

When Tracy Love was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, she faced a future of limited treatment options and debilitating symptoms. Today, she stands as both a testament to the potential of stem cell therapy and a powerful advocate for patients' rights to access innovative treatments.

When Elie Eid's son was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) just before his second birthday, it marked the beginning of not just a personal battle, but a mission that would grow into a global advocacy movement. As the founder of Save Our Sons (SOS), Elie's journey from concerned parent to passionate advocate offers profound insights into the challenges facing rare disease communities and the urgent need for change in how we approach treatment development.

When Tammy Crane first heard about stem cell therapy through a Joe Rogan podcast discussing another patient's success story, she began a three-year journey that would eventually lead to remarkable improvements in her son Tristan's quality of life. Their story offers valuable insights for families considering stem cell therapy as an option for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

When doctors told Jacqueline Wood that her son Leo might never walk if he hadn't started by age three, she refused to accept that as his final destiny. Today, Leo isn't just walking—he's running, playing sports, and living an active life that once seemed impossible, thanks to stem cell therapy.

A few months ago, co founder and director of Coming Together for a Cure Blake Benton sat down with Kristi Carrara, whose son Oliver has Becker Muscular Dystrophy to discuss the difficulties of having this diagnosis, seeking stem cell treatments, and being inspired by Ryan’s story to take matters into her own hands.