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Local man seeks alternatives for nearly two-decade illness
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Graham County resident Aron Wehr has endured an 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis. His latest attempt to curb the disease took him to Mexico, where he underwent stem-cell treatments that included heavy doses of chemotherapy. -
The Wehr family enjoyed a fall photoshoot on the shores of Lake Santeetlah, soon before Jessica and Aron traveled to Mexico for stem-cell therapy that the family hopes will dispose of Aron’s multiple sclerosis. Also pictured are the couple’s daughters: Abby (left) and Anna. Photo courtesy of Miranda Moody Photography -
Aron and Jessica Wehr enjoy the sites of Monterrey, Mexico on Jan. 18, during the couple’s visit to the country in search of a cure for Aron’s multiple sclerosis battle.
Aron Wehr’s 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis may not be over, but there is an 80-percent chance that he has stopped the disease’s progression in its tracks.
In January, Aron and his wife…