In Part 1, we heard about the bold and courageous approach that Ryan Benton's family took to treat his Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

After seeing the success of the stem cell therapy, Blake and Ryan Benton felt very deeply that they needed to inform and educate others about this approach. From the grass roots of a local rock concert grew Coming Together for a Cure (CTFAC).

The mission of CTFAC is to make stem cell therapy the standard of care for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a wide variety of rare and debilitating diseases. This is a challenging objective. Investigators need to be recruited, scientific evidence needs to be accumulated, and regulatory requirements need to be met. Because of the history of stem cell research in the US, all of these steps need to be done with utmost care and professionalism.

Learn more at CTFAC.org

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We are excited to share a late-breaking announcement from today’s guest. Coming soon: The feature documentary, The Sunshine Dreamer, shares the inspiring story of Ryan Benton's journey battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and becoming the first person with DMD to be treated with stem cell therapy, starting in 2008. Thanks to the therapy, his life expectancy nearly doubled, allowing him to continue his passion as a musician and inspiring thousands of others fighting to overcome their diseases. The film also showcases stories of families across the globe who Blake and Ryan helped to receive stem cell therapy through their nonprofit Coming Together for a Cure. Additionally, you will hear from celebrities and professional athletes who have become advocates for stem cell therapy based on their personal experiences receiving therapy. They believe this film will motivate people about the immense potential of stem cell therapy to become part of the standard of care for those battling rare diseases and beyond. You can watch the trailer at CTFAC.org.

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