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David Aldrich fell off a boat into shallow water. He suffered a spinal cord injury in the fall. Then he floated face-down in the water unable to breathe. Through his recovery David would eventually "die" eight times. He lost his vision as well.

Death couldn't hold him. David kept coming back. In 2006 David reversed a DNR order while suffering from appendicitis when he learned his family had arranged for him to travel to China for adult stem cell therapy.

During David's first cycle of transplants he made significant improvement including black/white restoration to his vision. After the treatment he pushed his physical therapy regimen hard and saw continued improvements in his condition.

In 2008 he traveled to Qingdao China for his second cycle of adult stem cells. This interview was shot near the end of his second round of treatment.

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  • Jessica Fend 3 years ago
    Hi, David! First off, let me say you are a remarkable person and an insperation to every human being around the world! I am so proud of you for all your hard work! It was great to meet you in Qingdao! I am so glad that we got to talk a lot, and share stories and experiences. You sure did make the 8th floor feel more like we weren't the "internationals" in the hospital. A few people have contacted me interested in more info, and I hope it is ok to send them your link. You hit the nail on the head with everything you said in this documentary! David, keep up the great work! I am so proud of you for all you have worked to accomplish, not only for yourself but for others that need a light of hope. There's a good possibility our paths will meet again in China! Love Always, Jessie Fend (Josh and Cody Fend too) :) P.S. Here is Cody's website we made as well- webstarts.com/codyfend. He has had great progress with his vision lately, and we are very excited!
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  • Claudette Jasmine Hyman 3 years ago
    My question is does stemcell work????? I had a stroke and my left hand is not functioning as well as i thought. So I am curious...

    Thank you!

    Great testimony
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  • Philip Walsh 2 years ago
    Hi Dave. Remember me i was in hospital with you back in July 2008 in China. My name is Philip Walsh from NZ. I need your address as i owe you a bottle of the Gewurtraminer. I have been following your progress and it is very exciting to see how well you are doing. Would love to catch up some more. Hope to hear from you soon. Pip
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