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Stem Cell for Life 5K Run/Walk is a fundraiser with all proceeds supporting to continue Robert Vasquez Stem Cell Therapy treatments.  Join us in this exciting event as we run/walk along Nolan Creek in downtown Belton.  The race will begin and end at the Yettie Polk Park pavilion.

In addition to the 5K, there will be live entertainment and good eats. Bananas and water are included in the entry fee for all participants.  In addition, BBQ plates will be available to purchase for $8.

Questions?  Contact Jeremy Vasquez at [email protected].

In 2011, my father, Robert Vasquez, was diagnosed with Scleroderma, a chronic disease that is believed to have been caused by an allergic reaction to a chemical at his place of employment.  Scleroderma is a rare disease that involves hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.  Roughly 200,000 people a year are affected by this disease and although treatment helps, there is NO CURE.  It can affect the blood vessels, internal organs, and the digestive tract.

Robert was introduced to stem cell therapy in early April 2018.  On May 9, 2018, he received his first treatment.  His outcome was great and he, for the most part, felt like himself again.  Stem cell therapy is described as taking the diseased tissues from the body and replacing them with the healthy cells.  Each treatment costs roughly $15,000.  Because the therapy has not yet received complete FDA approval, each treatment has to be paid out of pocket.  We appreciate your support!