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  Tita wrote @ September 18, 2007 at 4:05 pm

LOVE the new blog! You are a true inspiration to us all.

Love,
Tita

  Brian Speck wrote @ September 19, 2007 at 2:11 am

Love ya, great Blog
Love your Photos

Hugs

Brian

  Shelly wrote @ September 19, 2007 at 7:15 pm

Amanda, I am so proud of you. I love reading your updates and your blog is terrific. You’re a great writer, a beautiful woman who definately has what it takes to move mountains and legs. Love you!

  Aafaq wrote @ September 19, 2007 at 10:08 pm

Hi Amanda

So happy to hear you are getting better and seeing your determination and sense of achievement, no goal is too hard for you to achieve

I pray that you get better and enjoy life to its fullest extent, becuase you so deserve it, you are a courageous and beautiful lady

Best wishes
Aafaq

  Fenella Raines wrote @ September 20, 2007 at 10:10 pm

Dearest Amanda
You are an amazing strenth - always pushing through to the next level and inspiring others along the way, and always with a smile on your face. May your new cause be heard worldwide so others can find the hope you have reclaimed.
With love from your homeland and always from my heart. Fenella and Peppy

  Steve wrote @ September 21, 2007 at 7:16 am

Amanda,

Just put your Blog address on the Care Cure website so you may get a bunch of hits.

Keep up the encouragement and keep this stuff in front of the people.

Be yourself and be honest and truthful and you will change peoples lives.

Stevie P

  Laurance Johnston wrote @ September 21, 2007 at 3:08 pm

Informative and inspiring writing, as well as great photos.

From the photos, Shroff’s new clinic seems a big step up from the old one I visited last April.

Laurance

  stephen wrote @ September 21, 2007 at 4:48 pm

Dear Amanda!
this is zander’s friend, stephen, from the ballet…
i saw you and dale on tv late night the other night, you look great, i’m thrilled about your progress!
i’m enjoying checking out your blog and i’m sending all of my friends and fam to check it out too.
Enjoy every moment of life coming back into your legs!
Love, Stephen Straub

  Louis Miceli wrote @ September 23, 2007 at 6:27 pm

Hi! Read an article by Laurance Johnston who directed me to your blog. Great stuff. I’m going next. Drop me an email so we can exchange notes.

  DM wrote @ September 24, 2007 at 1:56 pm

Amanda,

Your site looks great! Thanks again for setting up the impromptu meeting in Aspen 2 weeks ago. The beautiful early fall day was the perfect backdrop to share your incredible progress. I’m sure demonstrating your regained function to us must have felt awkward but please know that the movement in your legs and toes and your ability to crawl on all fours was as graceful as it was amazing. Keep up the good work and thanks for the inspirational day.

Doss

  Carrie wrote @ September 24, 2007 at 8:34 pm

Dear Amanda
Tears of joy & a heart of hope.

Carrie from Carbondale

  Steve wrote @ September 26, 2007 at 2:12 pm

Amanda,

Your last entry was on 8/23/07. Have you had any more improvements from you treatment?

Have you had any more opportunities to share of your treatments?

459 people have viewed my entry on Care Cure and hopefully have then come here to see your blog.

Later
Stevie P

  Steve wrote @ September 29, 2007 at 5:48 am

Amanda,

The tread I started on care cure has been view by 1,130 people. They have questions and need answers that you may be able to give. Can you check it out and give some answers?

Here is a link:
http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=88637

Thanks
Steve Pisano

  Pat Carvel (Tennant) wrote @ October 7, 2007 at 10:39 pm

Amanda, congratulations, saw yr uncle Barry last week, what a stunning turnup for you! No Goanna oil could have done this for you, you history maker.

  amybscher wrote @ October 15, 2007 at 5:47 pm

Amanda,
What an inspiration you are! I love you and can’t wait to see you in January!
xoxooxox
a

  Mauricio wrote @ October 25, 2007 at 8:10 pm

Dear Amanda,
Just read your latest update - went through it with emotional hunger. As soon as the kids (i.e. our son, daughter and their children) leave tonight after dinner I’ll bring Susana up to date.
No need to say what we feel about and for you. All I can see at this time - with tears, believe me - is that I hope you will be able to return to Bariloche, although I understand that you now have other priorities.
My greatest respect for Dale.
Mauricio

  sheda wrote @ December 10, 2007 at 7:05 pm

Hello Amanda,

Thanks for putting so much of your energy into getting the word out!!

I’m wondering if you can share how much recovery you’ve had with your bowel and bladder? I’m not sure how these areas can be exercised once the injections are given..so I’m skeptical as to how well they return!

Thanks again!!!
November 2007

  Erik Schultz wrote @ January 17, 2008 at 12:17 am

I am dumbfounded by your courage and determination. I am also enraged that Americans have to travel to the developing world to get stem cell treatments which obviously are producing results. The mainstream media needs to pick up your story and expose the lunacy of the current Bush policy.

  cindy wrote @ January 25, 2008 at 4:16 pm

Oh my gosh…..From the moment I met you at the Red Stone Inn on Valentine’s Day 2007, I knew you were truly special….I am so very proud to know you and appreciate the love you have for life….

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

cindy

  Beth Whitman wrote @ January 27, 2008 at 9:25 pm

Amanda - I visited with Amy at Dr. Shroff’s clinic in Delhi just a couple of weeks ago. I was completely impressed with the level of care and the amazing things that are happening at the clinic.

Like Erik above, I’m enraged that Americans don’t have access to or knowledge about this amazing technology. We are strapped by the US government and by big pharma and it’s an absolute crime.

Thanks for being an inspiration to us all!

  Fenella Raines wrote @ February 1, 2008 at 12:07 am

Dearest Amanda
Your energy and experience is an inspiration to all those in need of hope and determination. I always knew you would take these “steps” you are walking now - I am so happy for you that words can not express. Many blessings and love to you on your path of constant and never ending enlightenment. You are a gift that has been put here to share and guide those in need of a helping hand. Your strength, courage and determination is unwavering; a true inspiration. Love Fenella

  Dale wrote @ February 18, 2008 at 2:28 am

Dearest and Beautiful Amanda,
You never cease to amaze me…your beauty, your will, and your strength of character are a constant inspiration to me as well as many others in this human experience we call life. One can only hope to aspire to your level of humble, noble and beautiful oneness with a higher source. I cherish your spirit and love.
Dale

  adlawrence wrote @ February 20, 2008 at 5:28 pm

Amanda,

Thank you for such an inspirational blog. I believe it gives hope to so many.

Thank you again.

Wishing you the best of luck in life,
Andrea

  Jyoti Naik wrote @ March 11, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Hi Amanda
For sure I feel the same way that you had to travel to India and so will I for I am based in UK and medically both places should be on top of all this research and yet we have to travel so far.

You are a real inspiration and guardian angel for being a T12 para myself I feel so scared .

I am travelling to Delhi and will visit Dr Schroff.
Thanks again and wil be in touch soon

  Connie Michalik wrote @ March 25, 2008 at 11:34 pm

Dear Amanda,
Last time I talked to you you mentioned that March 14 Dr. Shroff’s patent might be annonounced. Has it happened? Where can I find it?
I look forward to seeing you on April 13 at the fundraiser.
I also found Dulcinea, or Medra on the web, but I also found it on “quack watch”, so that was disappointing. Do you know anything about that? The clinic is in the Dominican Republic.

Connie Michalik (Richard Castaldo’s mom, Columbine shooting victim)

  case ronde wrote @ April 23, 2008 at 2:36 pm

hi Amanda,
super cool blog, great insight in what is happening, fantastic to see you “up and running”.
more power to you in your upcomming round.
ciao,
Case.

  Sydney Sailor wrote @ April 25, 2008 at 1:50 am

I heard you speak at Aspen High School. before i came to see your presentation, i was always afraid of getting hurt. I was fearful that if anything happened to me my life would be over. Many people i know have been injured and never recovered. But after seeing you speak, i learned that life is not over. I have what I have and if im too fearful to do anything with it there is no point. I wanted to let you know that all those people who send you emails about how wrong you are…..they are the the ones who are wrong. you are a motivation for people with or without disabilities.
You taught us how to live.

  Cathy Fowler wrote @ May 8, 2008 at 3:26 pm

This blog is fantastic! And you are amazing for updating so often — with everything else you are going through right now. But I love checking the blog first thing in the morning since you are 12 1/2 hours ahead of the West Coast. I htink about you often during the day and am sending positive thoughts your way.

But it sounds like you are doing very well!
Waiting Patiently in Portland, Cathy xoxo

  Dawn Perez wrote @ May 9, 2008 at 9:30 pm

Amanda!!
I have been trying to email you but they keep bouncing back. Kathryn forwards your emails on. I am so excited for you. Cannot wait until we go dancing!!!!
We have to catch up, I have so much to tell you.
Love and miss you!! Dawn

  Jyoti Naik wrote @ May 12, 2008 at 10:02 am

Amanda u make me laugh with your experiences in India. I am a Indian myself but born in Africa and lived most of my life in UK. but beware about comments on Indian men . It just takes one to make a hua ha and you know the population there.

If only they would upgrade on hygene as they do with everything else and boy that place has got talent.

Do they say anything about the scar tissue attacking the work that they do and slow the progress. Just check it out.
Jyoti T12

  Ricci Kilgore wrote @ May 16, 2008 at 11:00 am

Amanda- Why hello…… I heard about you from Dana Liesgang. I dont usually say this but it is a honor to write you. I was very touched by your last blog. The blog about the caudal procedure brought me to tears and Ricci is to tough to cry……
I have been receiving fetal stem cells from Dr. Rader for the last eight years. I have had 4 TX with 65 % return and, I will be headed down there this month for more. I could write a book to you write now but I know you are in heal mode. IF you have chance google my name Ricci Kilgore.
Hope to talk with you soon…..
-Manifestation of positive thoughts is my key to success.
Ric

  miquie’s crew wrote @ May 31, 2008 at 3:49 pm

you are a true inspiration, amanda! thank you for sharing your story.

  Cathy Harrell wrote @ June 2, 2008 at 6:22 am

I am so honored!!! to be ‘your’ friend!! The ‘world’ is fortunate!!! Because of all you have had to endure for most of your life….you are an insprituation to everyone!! Those who have endured tragedy in any way —–
You never look out–to feel –anger or resentment!
You never allow yourself to look down–for pity!
You ‘look up’!!! For strength!!! And, because of that—you give courage to others!! Cathy

  Neelam Gupta wrote @ June 3, 2008 at 4:17 pm

Dear Amanda,
You are amazing… It was wonderful having you with us in India. You inspired everyone around. It was also one of the most beautiful experiences for the village community of Gharbara. They have sent you a big thank you for being with them…
may god bless you with your most cherished desires.
love
Neelam

  sarah wilson wrote @ July 13, 2008 at 6:35 am

Hi Amanda,

Just wanted to say thanks for your kind words and support while we’re here in India. And thanks for everything else - we wouldn’t be here if not for your inspiration!

Much love and best of luck!

Namaste,

Sarah
(Ryan’s friend)

  colleen corbin wrote @ July 23, 2008 at 2:48 pm

I’m leaving this afternoon on a long journey, starting in Seattle, to take my 36 yr old sister-in-law to Dr. Rader. She has very progressive MS. While we are filled with great hope and optimism today, we have much uncertainty and fear, too. Thank you so much for such an inspirational blog. It gives me so much more confidence getting on a plane today!

Thank you again!

Colleen Corbin
Seattle, WA
colleencorbin@gmail.com

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