My name is Brady Shane Arnold, I was born on October 27, 2007. I am now 3 years old and is being raised by my Daddy (MY HERO) along with the help of my Grandparents. At birth, I was admitted to the NICU for complications with my breathing, and a very low blood count. After about 2 weeks, lots of test and needles, the Doctors said I was doing Great and was good to go home. I was finally discharged and was going home to start my new life with family. Things seem to be wonderful, and everyone was so excited about my arrival in my new home.
About 2 to 3 months my family noticed I was not tracking objects like they thought I should, and brought this to the attention of my pediatric doctor. He said I was fine, not to worry just give me a little while longer. At about 4 months my family was very worried and knew something was wrong. They insisted that I be seen by an ophthalmologist. I was taken to one where he did several test and was not sure what was wrong with my eyes. He requested I be seen by a Specialist at Children's Hospital in Birmingham Alabama. They admitted me, did a MRIScan, where they found I have ONH, (OPTIC NERVE HYPOPLASIA), which is under developed optic nerves. They explained this devastating news that I had ONH, was totally BLIND, no cure, with no type surgical procedure that could be done to help me. My family said "NO words could EVER be expressed as to the way they felt. Their Hearts were totally broken into that day, leaving them with ahelpless feeling inside. I think they could have filled a river with all the tears that wereshed." Well, after that news, like that wasn't enough, they were also told I have PAN - HYPOPITUITARISMwhich effects almost all the hormones my body produces. This includes: hypothyroidism, (low thyroid), Low ADH, which is a hormone that tells my body to hold urine, (this is called Diabetes Insipidus), Very low cortisol production, and my Hypothalamus does not work properly. The hypothalamus is the gland that controls my body’s temperature, hunger, and sleep. Because of this, along with my vision problem, I do not sleep well at night, and have problems eating. When I was about a year old I had to have a G-tube (feeding tube for nutrition), which I still have. Also, during my second MRI, when I was almost 2 years old, they did a hearing test called BAER , (Brain Auditory Evoked Response), and found that I have severe hearing loss to my leftside and moderate to my right. So I have to wear hearing aides to help me hear. Recently, in the last year, I have developed 3 types of Seizures, which I am receiving several different medications for. I know all of this sounds like a lot, but even with everything going on with me, I have really come along way. I’m not able to walk or talk yet, but I am attending the Rise School here in Tuscaloosa Alabama, where I am getting OT, PT, Vision Therapy, Music Therapy and Speech Therapy. I am so thankful to be a part of this program. I have such wonderful teachers and everyone there are truly a “God Send”.
I am so thankful for my family. They have never given up looking for anything that might help me with my condition. After searching and searching, my family and I have become friends with several families that have children with the same condition as mine on Facebook. Their children had Stem Cell treatments with very GREAT success. They suggested we search www.chinastemcells.com and www.beikebiotech.com. After all our questions and seeing the blogs on the site which show just how many children have been having Stem Cell treatments and have had miraculous improvements . Miracles are definately happening in China.
Brady has been accepted by Beike Biotech to have the treatments. We will be going to QINGDAO, CHINA on September 4th - 22nd 2011. Brady will receive 6 Stem Cell treatments. These treatments transfer 10-15 million Stem Cells over a period of 18 days with Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy for 6 days per week. The Stem Cells are transfused via IV through the blood stream. With each Stem Cell treatment a transfusion of "Neural growth factors" to encourage the Stem Cells to find their targets and transform into new neurons. The Stem Cells are from healthylive normal births, umbilical cord stem cells are used in this procedure. The Stem Cells goes through proper cleansing to ensure the safety of the patient. The cost of his treatments is $18,500. This includes a free stay in QINGDAO CHENGYANG PEOPLES HOSPITAL STEM CELL TREATMENT CENTER, (as Beike Biotech believes in not separating you and your child when they need you most.), transport to and from the airport.
The Airfare, Food, Laundry and other Medical items, if needed, ARE NOT INCLUDED. We need to raise a total of $40,000 for a deposit , the 6 Treatments, Airfare, my Daddy, Grandmother (GiGi) and Granddaddy (Pops) to be there with me, plus the cost of a Hotel Stay, since they only allow 2 family members to stay in the hospital with me.
We want to do everything possible to help our Precious Brady see all the beautiful creations God has put in HIS big world. We hope and pray with the Lords guidence, and the treatments, Brady will also be able to see the faces of all his love ones and the ones who helped answer his prayer.
Thank you for reading BRADYS Story and going on this Journey with us
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May the Lord Bless & Keep You Safe,
Brady Shane Arnold
Shane Arnold (DAD)
Paul and Glynda Arnold (POPS AND GIGI)
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