Lewis County man hopes for stem cell therapy

VANCEBURG | A Lewis County man is working his way toward stem cell therapy in an attempt to help him walk again.

Jennifer Richardson, a long-time friend of Anthony Schumacher, said Schumacher was involved in an accident in December 2012, which left him paralyzed.

According to Richardson, Schumacher was in a comma for a few days and has no memory of the accident.

"He was going to work when his tire blew out and he wrecked the car," Richardson said. "He was in a coma for days and when he woke up he was paralyzed from the belly button down and couldn't remember anything."

Tammy Moore, Schumacher's mother, said he keeps a positive attitude about his situation.

"He's a happy person," she said. "He works out everyday and tries to learn new things about his situation and the procedure."

Moore said she would like to see Schumacher get the therapy.

"I don't know a lot about it. I'm still learning about it," she said. "But, from what I've seen, it's a good thing that can help him get at least some of the feeling back, if not all. I want to see him get it, if it can help."

Schumacher said he looks forward to the possibility of the procedure, too.

"I'm hopeful," he said. "I want to get it done. I've been trying to do my research and I would like to do this."

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Lewis County man hopes for stem cell therapy