This form goes through stages when it progresses very dramatically, then it levels off, or a 'plateau. He could drop off that plateau tonight. That's the real threat that the disease poses.
That's why they have to raise money on such a massive scale. They're researching for 40 different diseases.
It's a tremendous research effort. The need (for funding) is as important as it has ever been. A lot of research is being done, and there are therapies being developed. Even if they don't cure these diseases, they may stop the progression.
