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Pastor Dave Castner is a man who doesn't take no for an answer. Paralyzed by a spinal cord injury suffered in a horrific car accident, he still has hope. And just like thousands of others, Pastor Dave found hope in Adult Stem Cell therapy. While it is too soon to see if the adult stem cells will help Pastor Dave, this story is still one of hope- never giving up:
While clearly mentally strong, physically Pastor Dave, as he's known, has begun his own journey of hope."My whole thing was, if we don't try this, we'll always wonder, what if?" said Timory.Together, Dave and Timorie would travel halfway around the world to a clinic in Germany for a spinal cord repair treatment not available in the United States.Dave made a video diary of the treatment, which takes stem cells from bone marrow in his own pelvis, then injects them into his spinal cord in hopes of repairing damage.As a pastor, Castner said he had many discussions about this type of stem cell therapy he calls promising."There's no moral implications because it's my own tissue, Castner said.Castner's surgery and travel in early October more than $11,000. While considered successful, Castner said it could be one to three months before he may seen any positive results, such as regaining some movement and strength."You have to trust, you have to have faith," he said.Even with new technology around the corner, Dave said it's worth any risks knowing the pay off could mean doing more with his son sooner -- maybe, even walking again."If it doesn't happen, so be it," Pastor Dave said. "Anything I get back helps, it's about quality of life."The article doesn't say, but from the description, it looks like Pastor Dave received stem cell treatment from the Xcell-Center in Germany. The Xcell Center happens to be on our Repair Stem Cell Institute's list of top
stem cell treatment centers. Go check it out.
Pastor Dave is a source of inspiration. Here's to hoping the adult stem cells give Pastor Dave a needed boost. Keep on rolling Pastor Dave.