Make a Microloan for 6-yr old Andrew's Health!

First Posted: May 27, 2010

Name: Andrew

Age: 6 years old

Location: Missouri, USA

Diagnosis: Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration Disorder

Loan Sought: $2,000

Loan Needed For: HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] dives

Repayment Terms: 18 monthly payments ($111/month)

Other Notes: Andrew's mom, Dana, writes, "Andrew was born 15 weeks prematurely due to complications from Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. He weighed a whopping 16.7oz at birth. We spent 4 1/2 months in the NICU where Andrew survived multiple surgeries, blood transfusions, infections, a pulmonary hemorrhage, brain bleed, spinal tap and many, many pokes, prods and scopes. We left the NICU without oxygen or monitors, but with a feeding tube, blossoming sensory issues and a plethora of gut issues.

Over the next year and a half or two we had projectile vomiting issues. At every feeding. Andrew would writhe in pain in my arms while I fed him through his g-tube until he eventually checked out and went to sleep. When his sister was born the December after Andrew came home, I was spending 10 hours a day sitting on the couch feeding him, hoping that putting his formula in at a drip would prevent the horrible pain and vomiting. I continued to follow the traditional doctors' orders and feed Andrew formula-enriched breast milk and then straight formula. We tried every formula out there including elemental formulas that supposedly contain no allergens. Finally a new occupational therapist told me about the blenderized diet and introduced me to a Yahoo group of moms who were feeding their children REAL FOOD.

Once we started on the real food, the vomiting began to improve. And Andrew grew and felt better. You could see it in his skin color and in his eyes. But we started having new problems with mucus pooling in his stomach and causing a new kind of vomiting. Andrew had a near-constant post-nasal drip that also caused him to gag and throw up. One of the moms on the blenderized diet group told me about digestive enzymes and the gluten-free/casein-free (GFCF) diet. This was our introduction into the biomedical world and it has changed our lives. We've learned to recognize what foods Andrew can't tolerate and that increase his mucus production. We now rotate his foods and are working on trying to get him to eat with his mouth. We use dye-free, scent-free, natural detergents and cleansers, and we have a pretty good supplement routine down.

Andrew's brain bleed has attributed to his Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and global delays. He also has low muscle tone, so chewing and swallowing are difficult for him. He can swallow instinctively but cannot swallow on command. Writing, cutting and anything using fine motor skills are VERY, VERY hard for him. We're wanting to explore hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to see if it can aid in repairing some of the damaged cells. Our new DAN doctor has a soft-sided chamber in her office and believes that it would be very beneficial to him. Andrew is truly our miracle child. We want to give him chance possible."

Special Note: Andrew's mom, Dana, has been a long-time, and very active, Lend4Health lender and supporter. Most of the children on Lend4Health have benefited from one of Dana's loans!

Reference Provided By: Petra S. and the office of Andrew's DAN doctor.

To make a loan for Andrew, click on the "ChipIn" button below or at the top of the page. It will take you to PayPal. If the ChipIn widget does not work for you, you can use PayPal (www.paypal.com) to send your loan to lend4health@gmail.com and note that it is for Andrew.


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Andrew's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:

Kathryn: $100
Karen F: $25
Rachel: $10
Chrissy: $10
Jenie: $50
Sue: $25
Amy: $10
Michael L: $10
Angelique: $5
Emma: $25
--Andrew's mom, Dana, saved $20 for his HBOT. The ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20.--
Megan: $25
Jeanne & Charlie: $50 ["Much love to you Dana and Andrew!! We'll get this loan funded ASAP! <3 Jeanne and Charlie"]
Petra: $50 ["From my gang to yours, with love..xoxo"]
Cathleen: $50
Bonnie (Jaden C's mom): $5
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Memorial Day"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100 [Partially from re-loan of Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Renee: $10 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10.
--Andrew's mom, Dana, is saving $5 that she received from Tatum's repaid loan to her. The ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.--
Renee (again): $5 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.
Renee (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 4th birthday of Ethan Robert Blankenship on Aug. 7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Sheri: $55 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $55.
--Andrew's mom, Dana, saved $20 for his HBOT. The ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20.--
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Joseph T's repaid loan; September Cinco de Linco!] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["In memory of Vicki Hess who would have been 66 on Sept. 2, 20l0. (from Irene's repaid loan)"]

Make a Microloan for 6-yr old Julian's Health!

First Posted On: August 26, 2010

Name: Julian S.

Age: 6 years old

Location: Nevada, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $500

Loan Needed For: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT); 20 dives.

Repayment Terms: 9 months ($55.56/month)

Other Notes: Julian's mom, Rachel, writes, "Julian always has a smile on his face. He loves music and works hard everyday, he is my sunshine. He was "officially" diagnosed with autism at the age of 4, (although at age 2 we were told of him having autism) and since then we have been pursuing biomedical treatments. He has speech, occupational therapy weekly (during school as well) ABA therapy in home, takes vitamins/supplements daily, and is on a gluten-free,casein-free, soy free, egg & nut free diet.

This summer Julian has been working very hard for his ABA therapists who visit our home. He has made great progress in his language and has learned to write his phone number (with the area code), first and last name, and his address along with other huge milestones he's reached. It's exciting for us to see this. It's a mother's longing to see all of this in our children and celebrate it with him. He is doing great so far.

For the past 2 years we've been wanting to pursue hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but we have done the other therapies first as financially we just couldn't do. I am excited at where Julian is at this time, and HBOT, we believe, would benefit him greatly.

We are a previous Lend4Health family and know that if it hadn't have been for great lenders like you, we probably still wouldn't have been able to get a DAN Dr. and pursue biomedical treatments for Julian.

Thank you in advance for all of your support; it is much appreciated!"

Special Note: This is Julian's 2nd Lend4Health loan request. The first loan was $471 for Julian's first DAN! doctor appointment. That loan was repaid early, and this family is in good standing on Lend4Health. To read the first loan request, click HERE.

Reference Provided By: References are not needed for second-time Lend4Health families who are in good standing.

To make a loan for Julian, click on the "ChipIn" button below or at the top of the page. It will take you to PayPal. If the ChipIn widget does not work for you, you can use PayPal (www.paypal.com) to send your loan to lend4health@gmail.com and note that it is for Julian.


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Julian's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:

Heather (Brock's mom): $25 ["Go Julian!"]
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates the 6th birthday of Kennedy Skinner on August 27, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
The Silvas: $25 ["Great Job Julian! We love you!"]
Irene: $50
Yolanda: $50 ["Freddie and Rachel are such AWESOME parents and we love them for that!!!"]
Dr. Matt: $100 ["I am challenging doctors from all specialties to Lend4Health."]
Uncle Poe, Aunty Christel, & Pierre: $25 ["Great Job Julian!!"]
Grandma & Jim: $50 ["Great Job! Very proud of you. Love ya lots."]

Make a Microloan for 6-yr old Logan T's Health!

First Posted On: June 21, 2010

Name: Logan T.

Age: 6 years old

Location: Illinois, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $1,200

Loan Needed For: Stool test ($400); blood work (cost TBD); follow-up appointment with DAN! doctor ($300); and supplements -- Kirkman Labs Multi-Vitamin w/P5P, Serotonin, Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Magnesium Citrate, Digest, and Epsom Salts.

Repayment Terms: 15 months ($80/month)

Other Notes: Logan's mom, Mary, writes, "Logan is a sensational six year old boy. He has a smile and sense of humor that bring light to any room or person he encounters. He has incredible physical abilities including stamina and balance. However, he has very limited verbal skills. He can't tell us what happens during his day, nor can he answer yes and no questions. Most of his language is scripted from television, but is used appropriately to request needs. He has terrible stomach and GI issues. Constipation has been a plague since he was very small. He is still not completely toilet trained. We know how bright our child is. We just need to find the right way to get his brain going in the right direction. We know that the doctors and nurses at True Health are on the right path with Logan. We will not give up on Logan!

We first knew something was wrong when he was 18 months old. He began to regress. He'd learn a new word then stop using it after a few days. He had more speech at 15 months than he did at age 2. We did all the early-intervention programs and he started pre-school at age 3. At age 5 we sought a formal diagnosis and autism was confirmed. We have since followed with 2 neurologists and 2 developmental psychologists. Logan attends an autism program through the district educational coop. For the first time since he was 18 months old, we have begun to see progress. This is largely due to his diet, enzyme support, and lots of therapy from dedicated teachers. Logan has a brother, Luke. Luke is 4 and has recently also received a diagnosis of autism. Luke is not as affected as Logan and his treatment is mainly therapy and diet.

Now that both boys are diagnosed with ASD, we are constantly juggling and fighting for treatment and therapy. We are dividing resources between both boys and left with guilt when we have to choose one treatment or program for one child over treatments for the other. Any kind of loan such as this will lessen our burden and allow us to do more treatments for each of our boys.

Thank you for your time and consideration."

Special Note: Mary learned about Lend4Health from somebody at the Generation Rescue booth at the Autism One conference in Chicago in May 2010.

Reference Provided By: Pat R., Talitha M., and the office of Dr. Anju Usman.

To make a loan for Logan, click on the "ChipIn" button below or at the top of the page. It will take you to PayPal. If the ChipIn widget does not work for you, you can use PayPal (www.paypal.com) to send your loan to lend4health@gmail.com and note that it is for Logan.


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Logan's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:

Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates the 20th wedding anniversary of Gretchen & John Trofa June 23, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Bryan: $25
Michelle: $10
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 45th wedding anniversary of Arlene & Larry Martell on June 26, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 56th wedding anniversary of Jo & Harold Welch on June 27, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Bonnie (Jaden's mom): $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 3lst wedding anniversary of Joyce & Bob Clay on June 30, 20l0"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100
Kathleen S: $50
Petra: $10 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Renee: $10 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10.
Grandma Gini (again): $94 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 72nd birthday of Liz Miller on July 23, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Erin: $100 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $100.
Renee (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10.
Grandma Gini (again): $42 ["Celebrates the 42nd birthday of Chip Welch on Aug 6, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 3rd birthday of Karl Peterson Aug. 20, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]

Make a Microloan for 6-yr old Christian's Health!

First Posted: April 30, 2010

Name: Christian

Age: 6 years old

Location: Washington, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $4,000

Loan Needed For: Partial payment of 40 HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] dives

Repayment Terms: 24 monthly payments ($166.67/month)

Other Notes: Christian's mom, Tanya, writes, "Christian is our only son and the light in our lives. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 although he had always been very quiet and to himself. He has such a hilarious personality and he is such a character! Through therapy at school, he has really started to come out of his shell and we just KNOW with HBOT, he'll have a much stronger chance at living a "normal" life. I have always whispered, "Do you know I love you?" in his ear and am just waiting for him to verbally tell me, "Yes, and I love you too, Mama." We are fortunate enough that he is very lovable and affectionate, and can't wait to hear it in words as well. Mother's Day 2009 I heard him call me "Mama" for the first and only time. It was one of the best days of my life. I'm excited with the anticipation of what comes next in his progress.

I heard about Lend4Health from a wonderful woman who is an Autism Advocate by the name of Jana Troutt. During a time when I felt very alone dealing with Autism, Jana reached out with such a caring hand to let me know that everything was going to be ok, and that I am definitely NOT alone."

Reference Provided By: Sara R. and Jana T.

To make a loan for Christian, click on the "ChipIn" button below or at the top of the page. It will take you to PayPal. If the ChipIn widget does not work for you, you can use PayPal (www.paypal.com) to send your loan to lend4health@gmail.com and note that it is for Christian.


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Christian's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:

Jana: $10
Bonnie (Jaden's mom): $10
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates the l2th birthday of Lyndsey Notaro May l, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Jeannette: $27
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 77th birthday of Bob Rolfe May 3, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Jana (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Renee: $5 ["In honor of my Aunt Anne Marie, who passed away this week."] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Megan: $20 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco, dedicated to all those awesome momma warriors out there"]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jana (again): $5
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Sheryl: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jana (again): $20 ["Good luck Christian. Hope you have a nice summer."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 3lst birthday of Christina Nelson on July 2, 2010. Cheers!!!"]
Joan: $25 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100
Kathleen S: $100 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Renee (again): $10 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10.
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the l0th wedding anniversary of Beth Ann & Mark Blankenship August 9, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 5th birthday of Erik Peterson, Aug. l9, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Irene's repaid loan; September Cinco de Linco!] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.
Michelle: $20 [Re-loaned from Joseph's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20.

Make a Microloan for 37-year old Ben's Health!

Photo: Ben smiling in the hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber.



First Posted: July 3, 2010

Name: Ben

Age: 37 years old

Location: Ohio, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $2,700

Loan Needed For: Two rentals of a hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber.

Note: The family is currently concluding the first rental period, which they paid for with a credit card ($1,500). Part of their Lend4Health loan will help them pay off the credit card, thereby avoiding the interest fees. The other part of the loan will cover the second rental of the chamber ($1,200), which they plan to do in the fall of 2010. [A 3rd rental period would cost $1,000, but that is not included in this loan request.]

Repayment Terms: 27 monthly payments ($100/month)

Other Notes: Ben's mom, Karen, writes, "Ben is 37 years old and has a 2-year-old comprehension. At the present time he does not talk. He was first diagnosed with brain damage and seizures at 11 months of age. We believe the initial cause was the series of the DPT shots at 3, 6 and 9 months (seizures started at 9 months). Looking back, the seizures and autism grew worse with each immunization shot. He was hospitalized with the first Asthma attack at 18 months shortly after he received the MMR shot. At 14 years of age, he received the series hepatitis B shots, after which he became aggressive.

When Ben was born, Autism’s ratio was 1 in 10,000 and now it is something like 1 in 150! He wasn't officially diagnosed with Autism until he was 20 years old, even though we mentioned it to doctors when he was young. Ben was also diagnosed with Colitis 3 years ago that causes him to have chronic constipation and severe stomach pain.

When Ben is having a good day, he smiles and giggles a lot, and when he is happy it brings us great joy. He loves playing ball and going for walks. His memory is amazing. When he is having pain in his body, the only way he knows how to react is by being aggressive or biting his hand. Not being able to tell us what is wrong must be difficult for him, and it is extremely hard for us to determine how we can help.

We have started the hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treatments and are noticing more cognitive awareness and interaction with us. The HBOT started to heal the callus on Ben’s hand but when he bit it again the skin broke. In the past when we tried to bandage his hand he would immediately take it off but this time he didn't even try to take it off! He holds his hand out and allows us to put a bandage on him (without someone else holding his other hand down) and will keep it on most times for hours or even over night. Angie from Dr. Demio's office [from whom we rented the chamber], said that was very significant because cognitively he was able to realize the bandage helped him. Ben is also taking our arm and leading us to what he wants a lot more. All of this is very exciting!

HBOT is expensive but with prayer and God’s direction we believe it could improve Ben’s quality of life. Many conditions including Autism and Colitis can improve from HBOT therapy because it decreases inflammation. Reducing inflammation helps aid in the healing process. We believe in miracles and that it is God’s will to heal Ben. Mal 4:2 But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings. Thank you for your support!"

Special Note: Ben's mom sells nutrition/vitamin products online to help cover the costs of Ben's treatment. She invites everybody to visit her website as an additional way to help the family pay for Ben's HBOT. Click HERE to go to her products site.

Reference Provided By: Hope J., Tami L., and the office of Dr. Demio.

To make a loan for Ben, click on the "ChipIn" button below or at the top of the page. It will take you to PayPal. If the ChipIn widget does not work for you, you can use PayPal (www.paypal.com) to send your loan to lend4health@gmail.com and note that it is for Ben.


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Ben's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:

Tami (Sawyrr's mom): $20
Patty: $10
Sandra: $20
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates the 30th birthday of Meridith Falkavage July 5, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Diane: $20 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Shirley: $10
Dr. Matt: $100 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Kathleen S: $50
Petra: $20 ["Happy Cinco de Linco (and what an incredibly dedicated family!!). Many blessings"]
Renee: $10 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10.
Grandma Gini (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Joshua's repaid loan. "Celebrates the 88th birthday of great grandpa Paul Riordan July 9, 20l0."]
Patti B: $5
Renee (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10.
Stacie: $5 ["Happy Cinco De Linco Ben! God bless you and your parents. Wishing you health and happiness and HBOT."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 60th birthday of Debbie Riordan on Aug. 9, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Bahar: $5 ["My mom made Lend4Health. I am 8 years old. This is money that Irene repaid. I hope you feel better soon!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 7th wedding anniversary of Jenni & Jake Peterson on Aug. 3l, 20l0. CHEERS!!! (from Irene's repaid loan)"]

Make a Microloan for 8-yr old Evan's Health!

First Posted: August 3, 2010

Name: Evan

Age: 8 years old

Location: Ohio, USA

Diagnosis: Autism, seizure disorder, immune defficiency

Loan Sought: $1,000

Loan Needed For: Follow-up appointments with DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor. (Monthly in-office appointments are approximately $280/hour; phone consults are approximately $100.)

Repayment Terms: No payment for 6 months after loan is fulfilled, then 12 monthly payments ($83.33/month).

Other Notes: Evans's mom, Andrea, writes, "Evan is an adorable, outgoing little guy who loves water play, horseback riding, playing outside, swimming and music. He is 8 years old. He is very affectionate and gives hugs and kisses when his tummy doesn't hurt. He enjoys going to school too as he enjoys learning. He is unable to talk due to his apraxia, but he uses his PECS and communication device very well. He is very bright and resourceful and is full of potential!

I would like to receive a loan for Evan to help us bridge financially the next 2-3 months of his continuing biomedical care. My husband has been unemployed since November 2009 and is starting his new position in September 2010. Until we get back on track financially, we will have a hard time paying for our doctor appointments. He is receiving IV IG treatments and needs frequent doctors visits to monitor his progress, and make adjustments to his care as he continues to thrive and improve with the IV IG. The loan will help us through this final stretch of economic hardship and allow us not to interrupt Evan's biomedical care.

Thanks to 7 months of IV IG, his seizures have been almost fully controlled when before he had as many as a 100 a day. His behaviors are minimal now and he can function very well in his environment and community. What a dramatic positive change the IV IG has been for him when nothing else worked!"

Reference Provided By: Nancy R., Mary Ann C., and the office of Evan's DAN! doctor.

To make a loan for Evan, click on the "ChipIn" button below or at the top of the page. It will take you to PayPal. If the ChipIn widget does not work for you, you can use PayPal (www.paypal.com) to send your loan to lend4health@gmail.com and note that it is for Evan.


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Evan's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:

Karen (Jordan & Logan's mom): $5
Grandma Gini: $20 ["In memory of Ev Riordan's birthday Aug. 4; from Jaden's repaid loan"]
Shirley: $20
Renee: $10 Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10.
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 6th birthday of Lilly Grace Blankenship Aug. 7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Kris: $20
Abdus: $10
Anonymous: $20
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 39th wedding anniversary of Sandi & Bob Wilson Aug. 22, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $196 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal has been reduced by $196.
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 59th birthday of Jeff Myers on Aug. 27, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Bahar: $5 ["I am 8 years old too. I hope you feel better soon!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 8th wedding anniversary of Angela & Kyle Skinner Aug. 3l, 20l0. CHEERS!!! (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Dr. Matt: $100 ["I am challenging doctors from all specialties to Lend4Health."]

Make a Microloan for 7-yr old Benny's Health!

This loan has been funded and disbursed!!

First Posted: August 7, 2009

Name: Benny

Age: 7 years old

Location: Quebec, CANADA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $2,000

Loan Needed For: Partial payment of 40 HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] dives at Clinique Magali.

Repayment Terms: One lump sum, paid 24 months after loan is fulfilled.

Other Notes: Benny's mom, Lidia, writes, "I have worked hard to document the many gains that my son had using the HBOT before (click HERE). It has helped his recovery. I am hoping that he can complete another 40 dives.

This journey has been a difficult one and has depleted me financially but I have my son back and there is no price tag for that.

I want to be able to complete 40 more HBOT dives. I have $1,100 and need an extra $2,000. There is a chance that another organization can fund the remaining $3,000.

Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity."

Special Notes: Lidia has worked hard, in coordination with Benny's therapy team, to document the gains they have noticed over time from his past HBOT dives. This is a long, but very informative, list, so I have posted it on a separate web page as a Google document. To read more about Benny's gains from past HBOT dives, please CLICK HERE.

Check out some of Benny's artwork. Lidia says, "Remember I said the HBOT brought my son's skills back? This is his artwork. Isn't it beautiful?!"



Reference Provided By: Diane D. and Dr. Munz

To make a loan for Benny, click on the "ChipIn" button below or at the top of the page. It will take you to PayPal. If the ChipIn widget does not work for you, you can use PayPal (www.paypal.com) to send your loan to lend4health@gmail.com and note that it is for Benny.

Benny's Community of Lenders:

Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 5th Birthday to Lily Blankenship on August 7!"]
Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 3rd Birthday to Ethan Blankenship on August 7!"]
Petra (Salamander & Potatey's mom): $5 ["Just because, right now, I can..."]
Patrizia: $15 ["Benny has improved greatly with the HBOT treatments and I have hope for him to get better. He is a smart boy and I know he can do it. I hope together we can make this work to accomplish another 40 dives. I love you Benny so much!!! xoxo"]
Dominion Handmade Soap: $20
Karen F: $5
Charlie: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco. Treatment IS possible, enormous progress CAN be made!!!"]
Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Cathleen: $10
Karen F (again): $10 ["In honor of Tori's Birthday! 37...3+7=10"]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["From Sevyn and Family HBOT is amazing therapy and we hope you get all of the dives you need Benny! Best wishes to you and your family!"]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Petra (again): $14 ["Happy Birthday Benny!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $8 ["Happy Birthday Benny!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $8 ["Happy Thanksgiving to Benny's Family!"]
Cathleen (again): $100
Anonymous: $100 ["Happy Thanksgiving"]
Alida (Alano's mom): $8 ["Happy Birthday & Thanksgiving Benny! May God bless your way to recovery!"]
Evan & Lisa: $5
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Lori: $50 ["Good luck with all of your hard work. It is worth it!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["1st Cinco de Linco of 2010 LIVE HEALTHY!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $18 ["In loving memory of Tori's grandma Marjorie, a true angel on her birthday Jan. 8, 2010"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Casey: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Renee (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dana C: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $14 ["Happy Valentine's Day!"]
Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba, best grandfather and father ever. Who wished so deeply for the healing of his grandson, Will R. He would wish you continued healing as well, Benny!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln!"]
Megan: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Patricia: $30 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne & Charlie (again): $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Jennifer M: $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan. Happy Cinco de Linco from Vermont!! Good luck with everything Benny and Benny's Mom. :)"]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Linne: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $35 [Re-loaned from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan]
Renee (again): $10 [Reloaned from repaid loans]
Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["In memory of Tori's Grandpa Clay who's birthday is March ll."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Tori's Uncle Pat Riordan's 49th birthday March ll in California!"]
Marek: $10 ["Get Well Soon!"]
Tom D: $10 [Re-loaned from Aydan's repaid loan!]
Kathy B: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Dana C (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Sheryl (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Birthday to C and Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $23 [Re-loaned from Tatum's repaid loan]
Penny (Logan's mom): $5 [Re-loaned from Tatum's repaid loan]
Renee (again): $5
Karen F (again): $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 34th birthday of Jen Brady, April 26, 2010. Cheers!"]
Jeannette: $27
Renee (again): $5 ["In honor of my Aunt Anne Marie, who passed away this week."]
Jeff: $25 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco; dedicated to all the awesome momma warriors out there"]
Angie (Sam's mom): $20 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Sheryl (again): $5 ["Happy belated Cinco De Linco"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Nancy: $25
Bonnie (Jaden's mom): $5
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Karen F (again): $30 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Dana C (Andrew's mom, again): $5 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Kathleen D: $25
Patty P: $25 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan]
Stacie R: $10 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Cathleen R (again): $65 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Fiona: $5 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Bonnie (Jaden C's mom, again): $5 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan] Patricia (again): $30 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Margaret (again): $50 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Dr. Matt (again): $100 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Jessica P: $5 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Karen F (again): $115 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan + Cinco de Linco]
Joan: $75 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Melinda: $50 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Renee (again): $10 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Jeanne (again): $65 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Helen: $10 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Jeannette: $27 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 8th wedding anniversary of Jen & Mark Brady Aug. 2010, CHEERS!!!"]
Elizabeth M: $5
Jill: $5 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $15 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Amy L: $10 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Michelle O: $30 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Jan: $25 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Sean: $10 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Karen T: $25 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Abdus: $10
Julia: $5 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Peter: $5

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

August 18, 2010: Benny's loan has been funded! The full amount of the loan is $2,003!

August 18, 2010: Promissory note sent to Lidia for signature.

August 22, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

August 25, 2010: Loan of $2,003 (USD) disbursed directly to Clinique Magali in Quebec. This loan is scheduled to be repaid in one lump-sum by September 1, 2012.

August 25, 2010: Update from Lidia: "Benny started hyperbarics yesterday at Clinique Magali. The total cost is about $5,000. I had some saved up, plus this loan will pay for a portion of it. He will have about 40 dives. At first he didn't like it yesterday, but later when we were in the car, he was asking to go back. I have already noticed improvements. He slept really well last night, and it was the first time in about 6 months that he did not wet his bed. He also has been calmer today than usual, and he is forming some longer sentences than usual."

Make a Microloan for 7-yr old Milo's Health!

This loan has been fully funded!

First Posted: August 7, 2009

Name: Milo

Age: 7 years old

Location: Oregon, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $1,500

Loan Needed For: Partial payment of 40 HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen treatment] dives at California Hyperbarics.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($83.33/month)

Other Notes: Milo's mom, Kathy, writes, "Milo is a fabulous seven year old. He loves to build, play with his friends, and is currently in a general education classroom in kindergarten. Milo has come a long way since his original diagnosis as "low functioning autism." We believe that Milo is on his way to recovery and the HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen treatment] is a major contributor to that recovery. We are requesting a loan in the amount of $1,500. We want to take Milo to California Hyberbarics for 40 HBOT dives (total cost of $4,500). This loan will help us pay for a portion of the full amount needed. Last summer Milo did 40 dives and we saw tremendous results. He gained language, social skills, and was more cognizant. Milo will benefit tremendously from more dives this year!!! He knows that HBOT helps him and has repeatedly asked to 'Go back to the chamber.' We would like to repeat the protocol this year but, being a family with limited financial resources (like many many families with children on the spectrum), we need help."

Special Notes: (1) Kathy learned about Lend4Health from Autism Free Zone. (2) Milo's doctor is Dr. John Green at The Evergreen Center.

Reference Provided By: Sue D. and Dee H.

Milo's Community of Lenders:

John: $10
Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 5th Birthday to Lily Blankenship on August 7!"]
Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 3rd Birthday to Ethan Blankenship on August 7!"]
Jackie: $20
Petra (Salamander & Potatey's mom): $5 ["Just because, right now, I can..."]
Karen F: $5
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Charlie: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco. Treatment IS possible, enormous progress CAN be made!!!"]
Jennifer P: $37 ["For Tori's bday!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Hank: $10
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Martha: $20 ["That was super easy!"]
Carolyn: $25
Grandma Gini: $15 ["Celebrates cousin Janet's granddaughter, Kathryn Marie's 3rd birthday Oct. l5, 2009, in Oregon"]
Evan & Lisa: $5
Evan & Lisa (again): $5
Evan & Lisa (again): $10
Dhun: $20
Evan & Lisa (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Robin & Milo: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Julia: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Laurie: $10
Jessica P: $10
Michaela & Jaafar: $15
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Dana C: $5 ["Merry Christmas!"]
Bob & Joyce: $25 ["Christmas gift to Gini Welch"]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"]
Julia: $25
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["HBOT has done wonders for our child too! Best wishes to Milo and his family~hope your loan is fully funded soon and you get all the help you need!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["1st Cinco de Linco of 2010 LIVE HEALTHY!"]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $18 ["In loving memory of Tori's grandma Marjorie, a true angel on her birthday Jan. 8, 2010"]
Grandma Gini (again): $7 ["Celebrates Matthew John Notaro's 6th birthday December 16, 2010 & his grandparents Sue & Jim Nibeck, Hinsdale, Ill."]
Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Renee (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $14 ["Happy Valentine's Day!"]
Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba: Wishing Milo every benefit of "going back to the chamber". We hope that you and your Mommy see wonderful gains and great healing."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 36th birthday of Tori's cousin, Jenni Peterson, on March l, 2010. WOW!"]
Jack R: $20 [Re-loaned from Ethan D's repaid loan.]
Diane: $50 [Re-loaned from Ethan D's repaid loan.]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne & Charlie (again): $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln!"]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Renee (again): $5 [Reloaned from repaid loans]
Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["IN MEMORY OF TORI'S GRANDPA CLAY WHOSE BIRTHDAY IS MARCH 11."]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Dana C (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jessica P (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Katherine (Adam's mom): $25 ["Hyberbaric was FABULOUS for my son Adam. It is exciting to see other families taking advantage of this fabulous therapy! Best of luck!"]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Bonnie (Jaden C's mom): $5 [Re-loaned from Tatum's repaid loan]
MaryBeth: $10 ["In Memory of Mason www.largerthanlife-masonnance.blogspot.com"]
Penny (Logan's mom): $5 [Re-loaned from Tatum's repaid loan]
Renee (again): $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy 52nd birthday to Joyce Clay April 9, 20l0. CHEERS!"]
Noel: $30 [Re-loaned from Tatum's repaid loan]
Joan F: $5 ["good luck...in honor of my little boy, Michael."]
SpectrumHope.com: $20
Karen F (again): $5
Lee: $100
Jennifer W: $20
Patricia: $30 ["Have Faith!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 56th birthday of Mary Lu Clay, April 26, 20l0. CHEERS!"]
Jeannette: $27
Renee (again): $5 ["In honor of my Aunt Anne Marie, who passed away this week."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 2nd wedding anniversary of Meridith & David Falkavage May 3, 20l0!!!"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco; dedicated to all the awesome momma warriors out there"]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $44 ["Go back to the chamber!"]
Lori: $44
Dana C (again): $5 [Andrew's mom]
Kathy B: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Shirley: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["celebrates Joshua David Clay's l9th birthday, June ll, 20l0 CHEERS!!!"]
Jana: $11 ["Hbot has really helped our son Paul. Good luck."]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Noel (again): $15 [Re-loaned from Joshua's repaid loan]
Dr. Matt: $100
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Karen F (again): $30 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Dana C (Andrew's mom, again): $5 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Marcy: $10 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Kathy B (again): $20
Carson's family: $10 [Re-loaned from Jaden's repaid loan; "Go Milo! Keep us posted on how you're doing with HBOT! Blessings be."]
Kathleen B: $10
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan; Cinco de Linco!]
Patricia S: $50 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan; "Good luck!"]
Sheryl: $10 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Anonymous: $26

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

August 5, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!!!

Make a Microloan for 4-yr old CJP's Health!

This loan has been funded!

First Posted: May 18, 2010

Name: CJP

Age: 4 years old

Location: Ohio, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $540 [Loan of $565 was collected.]

Loan Needed For: One 1-hour appointment with DAN! doctor ($240) and recommended supplements ($300).

Repayment Terms: 12 monthly payments ($47.08/month)

Other Notes: CJP's mom, Keely, writes, "This is my son CJP. He was diagnosed with Autism at 20 months of age. He started regressing at 15-16 months old. He had been saying 4 or 5 words, looking through books, and imitating. Then all of a sudden he stopped doing all those things and become a child that cried 24-7, lived in his own world if you will. He began flapping his arms, squealing, not speaking! Then came the stimming, and lots of it. So we finally started a home ABA [applied behavior analysis] team. That was not consistent enough for him, so we decided to find him a center where he could get 30-35 hours per week of ABA. That is where he is now, and he is getting ready to start extra speech therapy and a feeding clinic in a few weeks.

We just had our first DAN! doctor appointment and the first set of tests (OAT, Urine Toxic, Microbial Oats) done through Great Plains and Doctors Data labs. We will see the doctor again in a few weeks to find out the results and see what lists of supplements and vitamins he places him on. He has already mentioned placing CJP on a special diet, which is so costly.

With the biomedical treatment, we truly feel that by getting out the toxins and bad things in his body and supplementing good things back in, he will become healthy again and be able to learn at a normal level. We are trying to do all that we can to make our son, CJP, better. With your help maybe we can.

This loan would help us out tremendously! My husband had to quit his job (back in January) so that he can take our son to his therapy appointments that are all over an hour away (drives that 2 times each day). I stay home with our other son who is almost 1 year old and attend Nursing School. CJP is a very sweet, intelligent little boy who just needs some extra help getting him back to his old self, the CJP we knew... before Autism!"

Reference Provided By: Courtney G., Camellia S., and the office of Dr. Demio.

CJP's Community of Lenders:

Kathleen B: $5
Elizabeth: $50
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates the l3th wedding anniversary of T & C, May 27, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Dana (Andrew's mom): $5
Bonnie (Jaden C's mom): $5
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the l6th birthday of Alex Clay June l8, 20l0 CHEERS!!!"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100
Kathleen S: $50
Petra: $10 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Karen (Ben's mom): $25
Grandma Gini (again): $232 [Rolled over from Will's closed loan]
Karen (Ben's mom, again): $18
Martha: $25

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

August 5, 2010: This loan has been funded! The loan amount collected was $565.

August 5, 2010: Promissory note sent to CJP's mom, Keely, for signature.

August 6, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

August 6, 2010: Loan of $565 disbursed to Keely via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 12 months, beginning on October 1, 2010.

Make a Microloan for 4-yr old Will's Health!

This loan request was closed on 8/4/10, without being fully funded, at the request of Will's mom. Please see the "Updates" section below for more information!

First Posted On: July 22, 2009

Name: Will

Age: 4 years old

Location: Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

Diagnosis: No formal diagnosis

Loan Sought: $5,200

Loan Needed For: Initial DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor visit plus all initial tests. Their DAN! doctor will be Bruce Hoffman at The Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine in Calgary.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($288.89/month)

Other Notes: Will's mom, Sylvia, writes, "William has been delayed since about 9 months old. He was in a special needs preschool for 2 years and we are looking into placing him into community schooling, unless he is unable to cope, otherwise he will still attend the special needs school. We are pursuing biomedical treatment because after reading Jenny McCarthy's book about her son and his treatments we would like to try something since things never seemed right with him after his 9 month or so vaccinations. With 5 children we can ill afford $5000 up-front but believe it to be needed to help William live a normal happy life, plus we have another son who is looking at the same diagnosis, but is 3 years younger."

Reference Provided By: Helen M., Mary G., and Donna B.

Will's Community of Lenders:

>> Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $196
>> Sheri: $55
>> Cathleen: $65
>> Karen F: $115
>> Jeanne: $65
>> Petra: $100
>> Renee: $25
>> Jan: $25
>> Jessica P: $5
>> Dana C: $20
>> Kristina (Jordan's mom): $15
>> Grandma Gini: $232
>> Jill: $5
>> Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7
>> Stacie: $10
>> Julia: $5
>> Joan: $75
>> Valerie: $25
Scott: $50
>> Margaret: $50
>> Patricia: $30
>> Sean: $10
>> Karen T: $25
>> Steven & Lisa: $10
>> Penny: $10
>> Fiona: $5
Bridget: $21
Patti B: $5
Robyn: $5
>> Helen W: $10
>> Bonnie (Jaden C's mom): $5
>> Michelle O: $30
Namita: $5
>> Jeannette: $27
Alanna: $5
>> Amy: $10
>> Dr. Matt: $100
>> Erin: $100

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

August 4, 2010: Will's mom, Sylvia, has closed this loan request. Please see her update below:

I've been meaning to touch base with you.

Things are WONDERFUL!

Please redistribute the funds to those who made a loan on Will's behalf, as over the course of the year I have done a lot of research and in all of it, we have found some things that have worked very well for Will, and this September he is actually starting grade 1 in regular school! We have detoxed his little body, and he is making great strides every day. He is now completely potty trained except for the occasional accident at night time (but all kids do that) and is actually beginning to write.

He will be entering public school completely uncoded other than for his speech, which he still has some difficulties with, but given he was so late to talk, I think it will only improve with working with his Occupational Therapy. ["Uncoded" in Canada means he will be in a mainstream class with no indicators on his permanent records of being autistic. The only thing that will be on his permanent school records is a slight speech delay.]

It is very exciting for us for him to have made such progress this year, and even our youngest son Matthew, who we have been treating in the same manners, has come a long way, and starts in a special ed preschool this September.

Thank you for all you do for the Autism community, and if I can ever be of assistance, please let me know.

Best wishes,
Sylvia

August 4, 2010: To date, 38 individuals have made loans for Will totaling $1,558. All lenders will be sent an email explaining what has happened and asking how they would like to proceed with their funds. Some may wish to roll their loan over to another family on Lend4Health, while some may wish to have their loans refunded. I will do my best to contact everybody who made a loan, and I will put a ">>" mark next to those names who have responded.

Make a Microloan for 7-year old Dalton's Health!

This loan has been funded and disbursed!

First Posted: May 31, 2010

Name: Dalton

Age: 7 years old

Location: Georgia, USA

Diagnosis: PDD-NOS [Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified]

Loan Sought: $2,500

Update 7/20/10: Dalton received a $2,000 grant, so the family is ending the loan request. A total of $267 in loans was collected.

Loan Needed For: Appointment with DAN! doctor, testing, and recommended supplements

Repayment Terms: 18 monthly payments ($139/month)

Note: The repayment terms have been changed to 12 monthly payments ($22.25/month) thanks to the grant!

Other Notes: Dalton's mom, Wendy, writes, "My son was diagnosed with Autism/PDD when he was 2. We immediately started therapies, homeopathic treatments and the gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet. It did help a lot with his eye contact and his gastro problems. He finally said his first word at 4 1/2. He is doing a lot better, but, when we stopped with the homeopathic treatments and GFCF diet, he started regressing. We couldn't afford it any longer. Now he is going back to doing some of the things we got out of him with these treatments. It breaks my heart to see him go back. I really need help to get him back to where he was. I have heard about DAN! lately and decided I wanted to try this on my son. This loan would give us the tools to find out exactly how to treat him and continue the regimen."

Special Note: Wendy learned about Lend4Health from the HollyRod Foundation website, after seeing Holly Robinson Peete on the TV show The Doctors.

Reference Provided By: Mrs. Davis and one of Dalton's therapists, who requested her name be kept anonymous.

Dalton's Community of Lenders:

Grandma Gini: $10 ["Memorial Day"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Birthday to Junie Connelly June 3, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Mary: $100
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Petra: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco (a little late.. )"]
Renee: $10 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

July 20, 2010: Dalton's family has received a $2,000 grant from Miracle League of Atlanta! The family has requested to end this loan request early so that they can pursue Dalton's treatment right away. The amount collected in loans on Lend4Health is $267.

July 20, 2010: Promissory note sent to Wendy for signature.

July 20, 2010: Signed promissory note received from Wendy.

July 21, 2010: Loan of $267 sent to Wendy via Priority Mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 12 months, with the first installment due on September 1, 2010.

Make a Microloan for 5-yr old Aydan's Health! (#2)

This loan has been funded and disbursed!

Bottom Photo: With big brother Avery.

First Posted: March 22, 2010

Name: Aydan B.

Age: 5 years old

Location: California, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $905

Loan Needed For: Attendance at the AutismONE/Generation Rescue conference, "Autism Redefined," in Chicago from May 24 - May 30, 2010. (Flight: $346.00, and hotel: $559.00)

Repayment Terms: 36 monthly repayments ($25.13/month)

Other Notes: Aydan's mom, April writes, "Aydan is a 5 year old with autism. He is pre-verbal, has many sensory difficulties including constant self-stimulatory behavior and motor planning issues. He is sweet, adorable, smart and an all around love bug. He was first diagnosed at age 2 1/2 years and at the time was considered to be mild-moderate. Unfortunately his progress has had many ups and downs and he is now considered to be in the moderate-severe range. Nevertheless, we remain extremely hopeful and have seen great improvements since making changes into alternative therapies such as RDI, Miller Method and Bio-medical treatments. Aydan recently became potty trained which was a major milestone and a huge celebration for our family. We are very excited to finally be seeing some progress and look forward for it to continue. We still believe that Aydan will recover given the right opportunities.

At this time I am seeking a loan to attend the Autism One Conference. In California our funding for treatments and parent training has been cut by millions of dollars. I would like to attend Autism One to further my education and learn about cutting edge treatments that may be beneficial to my son as well as the autism community. I am very active in TACA, Generation Rescue and several other autism groups so not only would my education benefit my son but I would be able to share my information.

Aydan is beloved by many family members and friends. We all recognize this warm light of love that he holds and those of us lucky enough to share it feel truly blessed.

As for me I feel that I have been selected to be the mother of this boy for a reason and I know that I will never give up advocating for our children."

Read more from April at her blog, "Road to Recovery," by clicking HERE.

Special Notes: This is this family's 2nd loan on Lend4Health. Their first loan was in the amount of $500. It was repaid in full prior to its due date. To read more about this family's first Lend4Health loan, click HERE.

Reference Provided By: References are not required for previous Lend4Health loan recipients who are in good standing.

Aydan's Community of Lenders:

Tim: $30 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Jeanne: $23 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Karen F: $15 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Anonymous: $10 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Bonnie C (Jaden's mom): $5
Robyn: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Dana C: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jessica P: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Birthday to C and Cinco de Linco!"]
Heather (Brock's mom): $15 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Penny (Logan's mom): $10 [Re-loaned from Tatum's repaid loan]
Renee: $5
Carson's Family: $10 ["We wish you the best on your trip to the conference. I hope you will also look into scholarships through various autism organizations. God bless. Peace"]
Danielle (Kosta's mom): $5
Karen F (again): $5
Lee: $100
Cyndy: $50
Patricia: $30 ["I'm praying you can make the trip!"]
Jeannette: $27
Joan: $50 ["Cinco de Linco a day early. Happy Mother's Day too!"]
Renee (again): $5 ["In honor of my Aunt Anne Marie, who passed away this week."]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco; dedicated to all the awesome momma warriors out there"]
Patricia: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 27th birthday of Sarita Ptak on May 7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Shirley: $42
Karen F (again): $42
Joan (again): $42 ["I just can't resist that sweet face!"]
Renee (again): $42
Petra (again): $42 ["Have a great time! Learn LOTS!"]
Rossy (Dylan's mom): $45
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Bob Clay's 56th birthday May l7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Anonymous2: $38 ["Hope you have a great time!"]
Jana: $5
Kathy: $10
Chrissy: $10
Melinda: $30
Cyndy: $25
Joan (again): $50 ["Have a good trip (-:"]
Sheri: $40

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

May 18, 2010: This loan has been funded!

May 19, 2010: Promissory note sent to April for signature.

May 19, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

May 19, 2010: Loan of $958 sent to April via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 30 months, beginning on July 1, 2010.

June 11, 2010: Update from April: "Hey there L4H family! I'm just giving a quick update on what we've been able to implement since my wonderful experience at Autism One. The first thing we did was start removing environmental toxins and going completely organic. After hearing David Kirby, Anju Usman and many many others I can take a hint. The other has been the implementation of Quigong Sensory Training. This was one of the highlights for me as it was a real training session that taught us how to actually do this treatment at home. It's very simple and only takes about 15 minutes a day. I've been doing it on Aydan at night and he's been calmer, sleeping better and has had fewer night accidents. I could see after the first massage when this very hyper kid lied in bed still without moving for an hour before falling asleep that QST was going to be a keeper."