HOPE FOR MATT

Let me prepare you....this post has nothing to do with grandchildren but everything to do with hope, blessings and answered prayers. I do not engage in political dialogue because it can lead to hurt feelings with family members and good friends. But, let me say this...Thank You, Mr. President.

So, what is this posting all about?


This week a company received permission to inject 8 - 10 patients with cells derived from embryonic cells. The patients will be paraplegics (arm movement but no leg movement). According to "Good Morning America" the cells will come from discarded invitro cells. These cells were going to be discarded anyway. The doctors will look for signs of sensation and movement in the legs. You can go to http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=6713062 for the full story. I hesitate to repeat anything else I heard on the show because I was shaking so bad. I just didn't think the research would start this quick.

There is more information about this on Matt's web site at www.mattcourson.org

Yes, there is hope for Matt and all spinal cord patients just like Matt. With the progress Matt is making in therapy and now this....anything is possible!