Hi, I'm Jim, most of you know me from either EMS or the Appalachain trail. I was a medic most of my Adult life, retiring from EMS in 2016. I was geek to everybody on the trail, which I walked end to end twice, the first time with my cat Ziggy. After retirement, health issues, including Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis have taken me off my feet, literally,  and I am suffering the inability to walk. After having to use a walker for more than 2 years, I recently attended an appointment which can save my life, make me free from pain, and restore my ability to walk and move. Unfortunately, it is NOT covered by insurance. It is my goal, to raise the funds necessary to get this stem cell procedure, which the doctor is confident,  will restore my ability to walk by 70- 90 % and make me pain free. ANY contribution, would be greatly appreciated, as I want to be able to move without pain and be able to walk again.Thank you in advance to anyone who donates