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A 12-year-old girl from Wentzville, Missouri, is raising money for her stem cell treatments by selling lemonade.Ella Schafluetzel, who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, told KSDK she hopes to walk again. "To actually do it (walk), I've been trying to accomplish it for a long time, so it (walking) just makes me really happy," Ella said.Her mother, Ashley Schafluetzel, explained that the stem cell transfusions Ella needs are costly, with the procedure alone priced at $15,000."It costs, just for the procedure alone, it's $15,000," Ashley said. "You can get more than one. So, our hope is to get more than one if she were to need it, then be able to get her the best therapies afterwards as well."A barbershop in Wentzville, which is outside of St. Louis, heard about Ella's story and is helping her by letting Ella host a lemonade stand.Each cup sold contributes to Ella's goal of receiving the necessary treatments."They're helping me get enough money so I can get a stem cell transplant, which could help me walk in three to six months!" Ella said.Her mom further explained what a difference the money could make."What we do raise, we're going to put towards the things she needs, whether it's a new transfusion, more therapy," she said. "At some point, we'll probably need to get her new medical equipment, but my hope is she'll be able to move onto canes, then hopefully nothing at all."The community has rallied around Ella and her loved ones, providing support throughout her medical journey."I know people are supporting me even if I don't know them," Ella said.Hear Ella's story in the video player above