Meet Larry and learn what inspired him to make HSCT more accessible (Ep. 106)

HSCT Warriors

Warrior: Larry Powalisz AI: Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis HSCT: May 2022 Superpower: humbled by MS How dedicated are you to health and wellness? How committed are you to helping people halt autoimmune disease? After Larry’s left hand went numb and he was diagnosed with MS, the only option his neurologist offered was Ocrevus. His research led him to HSCT at Clinica Ruiz. Upon returning home, Larry was inspired to help others gain access to HSCT and he founded a nonprofit organization to help cover the costs, but soon learned that fundraising for HSCT was not enough. He then founded Adia Med, now a publicly traded company to offer HSCT and other treatments to people battling autoimmune diseases. Tune in to learn more about Larry’s journey with HSCT, how he is a guinea pig at Adia, and his dedication to making HSCT more accessible to individuals with autoimmune disease. Be sure to visit our website, HSCTWarriorsPodcast.org where you can find notes from today’s episode, submit ideas or feedback, or connect with HSCT Warriors, Inc. and schedule time to “Talk with a Warrior”, find the latest research and resources, or explore information about locations. Special thanks to musical genius Billy Alletzhauser for sharing his superpowers to produce the soundtrack, and to audio guru Jacob Kinch for engineering the audio to make this podcast possible. You can find us when you subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes or wherever you find podcasts. It has been great to connect with Warriors worldwide, so please reach out if you’re interested in sharing your story. We would love to learn how the podcast has helped your journey with autoimmune disease so if you could take a moment, leave us a comment on instagram or share feedback on our website. We hope you’ll tune in next Wednesday for another episode, highlighting another HSCT Warrior. Until then, be a snowflake and embrace your superpowers. Be kind. Be well. _________________________________ Jen Stansbury Koenig and the producers disclaim medical influence and responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. If you think you have a medical problem, please contact a licensed physician. Resources: Adia Med outpatient HSCT clinic in Winter Park, Florida MS Heal the World nonprofit organization MS Hope and the Best Bet Diet for MS Brandon Bieber, neurologist Aaron Boster, neurologist Richard Burt, Everyday Miracles