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“He is like a tree, planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and whose leaf does not wither.” --Psalms 1:3
	JACOB TREEBEARD BROWN Jacob Treebeard Brown was born on August 18, 2003. Shortly after birth he was diagnosed with a very rare genetic condition called Ectodermal Dysplasia with Immunodeficiencies, also referred to as NEMO. For the past three years, Jacob has been receiving daily antibiotic treatments, IVIG therapy and has led a restricted life away from most children, crowds of people, and anyone who is sick in an effort to reduce the risk of life threatening infection. In the last few months, Jacob's doctors and parents have determined that a bone marrow transplant could change everything. At 9:39 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, Jacob entered the next phase of his journey at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital by undergoing a bone marrow transplant, with cells from an anonymous donor. This was and is a high-risk procedure, and the recovery process will be long and difficult for Jacob, Brian, Jodi, and Justice; but if it’s successful, Jacob will be cured. Without the transplant, there was no earthly hope for a cure. Please read the family blog to keep updated on Jacob's progress. If you would like to share Jacob's story with others, please distribute our flyer to your friends and family.
ABOUT CURE4TREEBEARD Cure4Treebeard is a group of family and friends who have come together to help drive and communicate efforts in prayer, care and fundraising support for the Brown family as they have left their home in Youngstown for an apartment near Cincinnati Children’s Hospital where Jacob Treebeard Brown received a bone marrow transplant and the possibility of a normal, healthy life. Our mission is to organize and communicate the efforts of the many talented and generous people who are ready and willing to help Jacob and the Browns during the bone-marrow transplant and recovery process, ensuring that: We meet the Brown’s financial obligations We support Jacob and the Browns through “Prayer and Care” We effectively communicate with all involved (friends, family, donors and the Browns) Please check this website regularly for updates about Jacob's progress. Additionally, by registering on this website, you can be part of the Brown family newsletter. We thank you in advance for all of your prayers for the Brown family and Jacob's medical team. Email: cure4treebeard@gmail.com