Hello,

 I’m Anthony Cancel and I’m almost four years old. I was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA) is a motor neuron disease. The motor neurons affect the voluntary muscles that are used for activities such as crawling, walking, head and neck control, and swallowing. It is a relatively common “rare disorder”: approximately 1 in 6000 babies born are affected.

I will be getting my 3rd stem cell treatment on March 14 and it will be performed by Dr. Fernandez Vina using the same procedure getting stem cells from the bone marrow.

My second treatment was done last year and the results have been very positive. I’ve been getting stronger and I am doing things I had stopped doing before I had the treatment because of the progression of SMA.

Right now, I am able to use a gait trainer and push myself around the house while walking. I am also able to lift my arms higher than before and my fingers are getting stronger.

I can also do more movement of my legs and arm while swimming. I am already seen the results of my second treatment which is a good sign. I feel confident that I will continue to do better in the months to come.
 

• There is no cure for SMA and we have exhausted all the resources in the states, but there are many organizations doing research to find a cure.
• There is hope to continue receiving treatment using stem cells from the bone marrow that is done by Dr. Fernandez Vina. These treatments are my only hope to have the opportunity to walk and to keep getting my muscles are getting stronger.

I need your help raising money for my next medical treatment

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Anthony Cancel Benefit Fund

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