Roland Matthews goes to China for Neural Stem Cell Treatment

$3,375 of $13,333 goal
Given by 30 generous donors in 9 weeks

Do you remember Roland Matthews goes to Moscow for Multiple Sclerosis treatment? Come with me to China for my neural stem cell treatment.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Before MS took hold, I was very active in a wide range of adrenaline-orientated pursuits: surfing, skiing, mountain bike riding, windsurfing, and anything else thrown in my direction.

By the time of my HSCT, I was extremely sick and disabled, unknown to my foggy mind, laying my coffin. I had tripped on the disease and plunged headfirst down Harwoods Hole, with winning odds of never surfacing.

After the HSCT, my mind quickly climbed out of the hole using my donors’ ropes, but my sluggish body was suffering from extensive neurological damage and was stuck under an overhang. I have been working hard on clambering onto the ledge for the last four years and have an idea of how far I will go without further treatment. It is not that far along the ledge if I make it, and I want to go further. Neural stem cells are currently the best available option to improve the 'Quality of my Life' and steer me towards the ‘good old days’. I hope to splash in the surf and buy something I can paddle with on my return to my much-loved ocean. In the interim, I’ll ride my peddle-assisted downhill e-trike (an exhilaration in my life).

After returning to NZ, I published a book on Amazon to tell people my story. It is called 'HSCT for MS'.

This Givealittle request is to help me on this journey with treatment and rehabilitation.

My goal is to receive treatment at Wu Medical Centre in Beijing http://wumedicalcenter.com/

Thank you for your attention to my campaign to improve the Quality of my Life and further MS treatment knowledge for everybody. Wu Medical has successfully treated people with neural stem cells using new Western, millennia-old and modern Chinese medicines for over 18 years. My global searches have found no readily available, well-developed therapies outside Wu's extensive therapy.

Check out my previous Givealittle pages here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/rolandsms and https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/roland-matthews-is-moving-on

Use of funds

Funds will be used for the trip over to Beijing, the treatment there and everything needed on the trip for myself and a support person.

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Good news  7 March 2024

Hello everybody, thank you to my donors for your generous contributions towards my trip for treatment in China. My campaign is now gaining momentum. I have great news. My uncle will do his best to fill the gap between donations and treatment costs. He will donate $2 for every dollar I receive through Givealittle. Accordingly, a total of $13333 will see me on a plane to China. Every dollar counts, so please spread the word about my campaign. Thanks, Roland.

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Latest donations

Barbara
Barbara on 25 Apr 2024
Go well on this exciting new journey.
$100
Roland Matthews

Hi Barb, thank you for you lovely surprise donation. Shortly I will depart on my next journey recovering my health. I'll keep you posted when I am on my way. Cheers, Roland

Roland Matthews
Janice
Janice on 21 Apr 2024
$200
Roland Matthews

Hi Janice, Thank you for your donation and support with my next journey to recover my health. I'll keep you posted when I am on my way. I hope to see you next summer at Waipu, Cheers Roland

Roland Matthews
Christopher
Christopher on 20 Apr 2024
$100
Roland Matthews

Hi Chris, I am not sure if I said thank you, but just in case I didn't thank you for your donation and support with my next journey to recover my health. I'll keep you posted when I am on my way. Roland

Roland Matthews
Jeanette
Jeanette on 19 Apr 2024
Go well Roland with best wishes Jeanette
$100
Roland Matthews

Hi J, thank you for your donation. I am on a voyage into the unknown. I am certain with my knowledge and experience good will come out of it. I will keep you posted during the trip. Cheers Roland

Roland Matthews
Bill and Cornish
Bill and Cornish on 18 Apr 2024
We hope your treatment goes well
$200
Roland Matthews

Good morning B&C, thank you for your donation last night. It was a lovely evening surprise. I am venturing into the unknown and look forward to filling you in on the journey as I progress. Cheers Roland.

Roland Matthews

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This campaign started on 25 Feb 2024 and ends on 12 Aug 2024.