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September 4, 2009 Source:  The Flint Journal Author:  Elizabeth Shaw VIENNA TWP., Michigan — Racing at speeds upwards of 120 mph, nothing holds Michael Johnson back. Paralyzed from the waist down in a 2005 motorcycle crash, the Vienna Township teen, 16, uses his hands to propel himself around the track in his specially equipped go-kart […]

“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June?” ~L.M. Montgomery I can not believe it is already September 1st.  Time is flying by, in some ways I am so glad (we’re that much closer to having Sam’s surgery behind us) and in other ways I just […]

August 28, 2009 Source: Discover Magazine Author: Allison Bond A week-and-a-half after the first-ever human clinical embryonic stem cell trial was put on hold, Geron Corp. announced why:  microscopic cysts that arose in laboratory animals but did not spread to other locations in the animals’ bodies. In January, the FDA granted the company permission to […]

New look, new feel, new vibe! Welcome to the updated version of my site.  It’s about time my site has been updated since there are so many things happening in my life, so while I’m at it, I’ve decided that it needed to be completely overhauled. It’s currently in process, so please be patient. In addition to the […]

August 18, 2009 Source: MercuryNews.com Author: Steve Johnson In a setback for Menlo Park-based Geron, the company announced Tuesday that federal authorities have put on hold its groundbreaking test on people of a spinal-cord injury treatment it developed from human embryonic stem cells. Officials at Geron, which has yet to give its treatment to humans, […]

August 13, 2009 Source:  Central Florida News 13 ORLANDO — A local hospital is studying new technology developed at the University of Central Florida that could help patients with spinal cord injuries. Therapists at Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute are evaluating technology used to operate a robotic arm that could help patients with spinal cord injuries. […]

Hello- Here are a few pictures of Sam and Max.  Included is this month’s Monkey picture (we take a picture of them with their monkey each month on the sixth to see how much they’ve grown).  This month the boys are sitting up (sort of)!  Also included is a picture of Sam helping himself to […]

Hi- The other day, Sam had another appointment with the cardiologist.  He’s doing great… In fact, Sam’s doing so great, that his head surgeon has decided that his surgery doesn’t need to be for another six to nine months!  The point of waiting is so Sam is as big and strong as possible for the […]

Hello! The Butera Family would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter! [singlepic id=29 w=320 h=240 float=center] Love, George, Laura, Sam, and Max

Hello- Another message to let you know what’s going on with Sam… On Monday, Sam will be undergoing a heart catheterization to map his heart and determine exactly what the status is.  Once this is done, the cardiac surgeons/doctors will meet to come up with a plan of action.  They’ll decide whether or not he’s […]