Hello all, my name is Francisco Sarmiento. I am reaching out to all who have met my mom, with a heavy but hopeful heart, to ask for your support in helping my mother, Adriana Díaz, in her hard battle against a rare neurodegenerative disease: Multiple System Atrophy – Parkinsonian type (MSA-P).
MSA-P is a rapidly progressing condition with symptoms that mimic Parkinson’s, but it’s far more aggressive. It affects basic motor functions and movement (i.e., balance, speech), and even basic bodily functions like breathing and digestion. There is no known cure, and treatment options are very limited even until now.
Why We Need Your Help
We have discovered promising stem cell therapies being offered that show very encouraging results in slowing the progression of MSA-P and improving patients’ quality of life. While not yet covered by insurance, this therapy could slow her disease, improve her day-to-day functions, and increase her quality of life so she can enjoy her grandson, who is soon to arrive.
But this kind of advanced care comes at a cost. The initial treatment, evaluations, and travel-related expenses total around ~$38,795 (est). So we are setting a $40,000 (USD) goal!
About My Mom
My mother is a fighter, a woman who has always put others before herself. She is a loving mother, a friend to many, and someone whose kindness touches everyone she meets. To see her lose her independence so quickly has been heartbreaking. But we are not giving up. She deserves every chance to fight back—and every chance to live with grace and hope.
Where the Funds Will Go
• Stem cell therapy program
• Pre-treatment medical evaluations
• Specialized imaging and lab work
• Travel and accommodation for medical visits
• Neurological follow-up care
• Any unforeseen medical or caregiving needs
We Will Keep You Posted
Every dollar makes a difference. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way—with written updates, doctor notes (when appropriate), and messages/pictures from my mom—so you can see the impact your kindness is making.
Can’t donate? Please share, every set of eyes on my mother’s condition can help. 🙂
