Senior Olympian Overcomes Paralysis & Near Death to Win Silver
Futuristic Genomics and new Molecular Medicine made it possible
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A dozen years ago, Veny Musum, Senior Vice President of John Paul Mitchell Systems and founding member of The NJ Council on Physical Fitness Sports, collapsed in the hallway of his house from relentless crushing pain due to chronic Lyme disease. At that time, the furthest thing from his mind was going to the New Jersey Senior Olympics. Veny's only concern centered on just making it through another day. Yet, on Sunday, September 12th he not only found his way back healthwise, he decided to attempt to compete in The New Jersey Senior Olympics, and he won a Silver Medal in the 800 meter track event.
“I have the absolutely brilliant work of molecular scientist Trevor Marshall, PhD and my heroic doctor, Lesley Fein of Caldwell, NJ to thank for this miracle!” Musum explains how he went to over 20 different doctors and tried everything from naturopathic medicine to IV’s in his chest via a catheter for over four straight years to get his health back. Nothing worked like this new protocol based on genomics and molecular biology pioneered by Dr. Trevor Marshall Ph.D.
Dr. Trevor Marshall will be Chairing a Metagenomics session at the prestigious World DNA and Genome Day Conference to be held in China in April, 2011 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick. The discovery marked a milestone in the history of science and gave rise to modern molecular biology, which is largely concerned with understanding how genes control the chemical processes within cells. In short order, their discovery yielded ground-breaking insights into the genetic code and protein synthesis. During the 1970s and 1980s, it helped to produce new and powerful scientific techniques, specifically recombinant DNA research, genetic engineering, and rapid gene sequencing.
Dr. Marshall will be in good company at the five day conference as nine Nobel PrizeLaureates in Chemistry, Physiology and Physics have also been invited.
Musum appeared on both PBS and NJN News in addition to being part of a Sunday front page story in The Star Ledger and in his local paper, The Bernardsville News, as the State’s media have taken note of his struggle and astonishing road back to health. “Almost everything you think you know about Lyme disease, and more importantly, chronic illness in general is misleading at best,” he remarks.
In addition to this, Musum is presently Chairman of the Chronic Illness Center, (CIC) a organization seeking to establish the first in the world center to bring this type of breathtaking, revolutionary medicine to the general population. The protocol has been shown to be effective in at least 50 different heretofore imponderable chronic illnesses that range from neurological, dermatological, rheumatological, psychological, gastroenterological, etc. The success rate is approaching 90% which is unheard of for all those in the clinical cohort.
On the political front, Musum and his colleagues have garnered overwhelming backing from all branches of government.. Recently formal 'Resolutions' in support of the establishment of a Chronic Illness Center initiated by Senator Kip Bateman and Deputy Speaker Upendra Chivukula received unprecedented support. Co-prime sponsorship by the Chairman of the NJ Assembly Health Committee, Herb Conaway and NJ Senate Health Committee Chair, Loretta Weinberg helped gain UNANIMOUS votes of support for both AR202 in The Assembly (78-0) and SR20 in The Senate (38-0). Both the former and current Governor are aware of the group’s work as well as both United State Senators and many US Congressman from our state. Executive Director of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors, Al LiCata has also been a strong supporter. “It’s heartening to see such incredible bi-partisan support from every level of government at the local, state and federal level,” Musum remarked. “It shows when an issue of this importance is raised and a clear solution is offered, every elected official is willing to step forward.”
Though a long time athlete, captain of his high school football team, former power lifter, and competitive cyclist, Musum was frankly unsure of himself at the starting line in the State’s Senior Olympic Games. “My wife Patty and I have been through so much horror for so long, I didn’t know if I was ready. We all have those doubts and fears and I made up my mind to face them head on and just do my best.” Then the gun sounded and, for three quarters of the race, Musum was right in the front pack. “I almost surprised myself at being able to keep up with the other athletes.” Surely they had not needed to overcome what Musum had been through. Then at the 600 meter mark he hit a wall and felt he could barely go on. “In my mind I even thought of quitting the race. I had to even slow to stop and walk a few steps to regain my breath and strength. Then I said, I MUSTN’T GIVE UP! So many need HOPE who are still suffering this very day!” He began to run again but now with a purpose that would see him through to the end. He crossed the finish line! Visualizing the finish in his mind helped him reach his goal. Musum won second place, but he added, "Every one of the Senior Olympians is a true winner just for being there and trying their best."
Being the first competitive track event in his life, Musum was not sure what to expect next. He made his way over to the scorer’s table. In the Senior Olympics, everyone competes against their age group so it is not easy to know immediately who in each group are the winners. He glanced at the scorer’s sheet quickly and thought he did not earn a top spot. However, in getting a better look he saw the #2 next to his name. He wondered if that meant what he thought – what he hoped. Yes, it surely was- he had indeed won a New Jersey Olympic Silver Medal.
“Next to the day I married my wonderful wife, it was the happiest day of my life. Every step I took was to bring hope to countless others. It’s a miracle,” he said.
Musum was interviewed on video at the games and he told his personal story and the wonderful emerging science that saved his life. When the President of The Games, Mike Garamella, heard about it, in an unprecedented move, he awarded Musum companion “Honorary” Silver Olympic medals to give to both Doctor Fein and Doctor Marshall. Musum was moved to tears.
“Once and for all,” he said,this definitely PROVES how powerful the Marshall Protocol is and how it worked for me when nothing else for over a decade has. God Bless doctors Fein and Marshall for what they are doing.They are brilliant, courageous and caring and we simply MUST find the funding for research necessary to bring these new breakthroughs in Molecular Genomic Medicine to the millions of others suffering with chronic illness.Millions are depending on it.”
