Cheryl Ferguson (President)

Lives in California, USA

Introduction to Road Back
For Cheryl, it was in 2006 when her 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma. After conversations with specialists and then a former Director of Road Back Foundation, she decided to travel to Boston with her daughter to see the rheumatologist at Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital who conducted the small clinical trial using minocycline in the treatment of systemic scleroderma. Her daughter started the therapy and recovered fully. She was able to go away to college the following year, participated in four years of NCAA athletics, winning a National Championship, and went on from college to complete medical school.

Giving Back
After her daughter’s recovery, Cheryl became a volunteer and, shortly afterwards, a Director, assuming the role of President in 2008. With a background in business administration, Cheryl’s primary focus is on the creation of partnerships for the Foundation and on fostering co-operation with organizations and individuals to further the Foundation’s mission.

Christa Castrignano (Vice-President)

Lives in Rhode Island, USA

Introduction to Road Back
After being diagnosed with Scleroderma in 2021, Christa found the Road Back Foundation and began AP therapy as soon as she could find a provider. With the support of her family and the Foundation’s community, she is happily on the road to recovery.

Giving Back
Becoming a Director in 2024, Christa is active on the Foundation’s Facebook page, encouraging members and giving advice about AP stemming from her personal experience. As a former small business owner, she hopes to use those skills to help the Foundation expand its reach and educate more patients and doctors on its incredible merits.

Bonnie Lucas (Treasurer)

Lives in Illinois, USA

Introduction to Road Back
For Bonnie, this was in 2007, shortly after she was diagnosed with RA. After finding out about AP and Dr. Brown’s antibiotic approach, she chose that treatment option.

Giving Back
Achieving near remission within 2 years and grateful for Road Back’s ongoing information and guidance, Bonnie continued to support others via the Community Forum, sharing her experience and success. She became a volunteer and was invited to become a Director in 2012. With a background in educational technology, policy and planning, she assisted in the implementation of the Foundation website.

Julie Asregadoo (Secretary)

Lives in California, USA

Introduction to Road Back
Julie read Henry Scammel’s book, The New Arthritis Breakthrough, after being diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis in 2014, and decided she preferred this treatment to options that suppress the immune system. She came to Road Back soon after, and found much support and information on the community forum.

Giving Back
Julie began volunteering for Road Back in January of 2016, answering email requests for doctor lists. Once the request system was automated, Julie joined as a Director in 2018. She continues to manage and maintain the doctor lists as one of the foundation's key resources, provided as a free courtesy service to rheumatic patients interested in pursuing antibiotic protocols for treatment.

Kathleen Fedewa

Lives in Michigan, USA

Introduction to Road Back
After the onset of Scleroderma in 2017, Kathleen discovered the Road Back Foundation and began AP therapy immediately. With the support of the Foundation's community, Kathleen is currently on a path back to good health.

Giving Back
Becoming a Director in 2018, Kathleen is active on the Community Forum, providing hope and peer-support to newcomers seeking information about AP. With a background in graphic design and the creation of social media communities, she plans to assist the Foundation in optimizing the AP community's online presence and outreach.

Marilyn Castrignano

Lives in Rhode Island, USA

Introduction to Road Back
In January 2021, Marilyn’s daughter, Christa, was diagnosed with Diffuse Scleroderma.  A few months later, Christa and Marilyn heard about Antibiotic Protocol and Road Back Foundation.  After reading, Scleroderma: The Proven Therapy That Can Save Your Life , Marilyn and Christa traveled to Iowa and California to begin her journey with Antibiotic Protocol. Christa continues on her positive "Road Back" to recovery.

Giving Back
During Christa's health journey, Marilyn received much hope, encouragement and support from other peoples' willingness to share their stories and health journey. This fueled her desire to be there for others who needed the same by lifting them emotionally and sharing her experience with helping Christa to eat a healthy diet during her healing process. In 2024, Marilyn joined the Board of Directors for The Road Back Foundation using her ability to nurture and help others on this protocol to persevere and remain hopeful.

Jim Adams

Lives in Texas, USA

Introduction to Road Back
After a diagnosis of RA in late 2004, Jim was treated with all the standard medications in the
rheumatologist toolbox, but met with little success. Eventually he was prescribed a biologic, which
worked, until it didn’t. After Jim read The Road Back, he found a functional medicine doctor and in
August 2023, started minocycline. He’s currently on the path to remission, ever grateful to have found
the Road Back Foundation.

Giving Back
Active in Addiction Recovery, Jim is grounded in the lesson of Compassion through Service. In this day
and age of unfathomable greed, and medicine for profit, Jim is committed to helping his fellow
autoimmune sufferers find effective, affordable treatment.

Trish Markey

Introduction to Road Back
After facing two breast cancer diagnoses and undergoing breast implant surgeries, Trish was diagnosed with Systemic Sclerosis in 2020. She underwent a capsulectomy to address implant-related toxicity and began the Antibiotic Protocol in May 2021. Inspired by a friend’s neighbor who had gone into remission using the lifesaving treatment supported by the Road Back Foundation, Trish pursued the same path—and successfully overcame the aggressive progression of the disease.

Giving Back
Now serving on the Board of Directors for the Road Back Foundation, Trish is passionate about expanding access to the Antibiotic Protocol. She is deeply committed to strengthening the organization’s operations and building strategic partnerships that elevate awareness and increase the Foundation’s reach and impact. With over two decades of experience in strategic business development, marketing, and nonprofit advocacy, she brings both professional expertise and personal conviction to her role.