Lend4Health is a non-profit that facilitates community-funded, interest-free micro-loans as a creative funding option for individuals and groups seeking optimal health. Currently, Lend4Health is facilitating loans for the "biomedical" treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum and related disorders. Other health issues may be included on Lend4Health in the future.
Current Status
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Loans Seeking Funds: 6 - Loans Funded but Waiting for Promissory Note: 1 - Loans Funded & Disbursed: 80 - Loans Partially Repaid: 26 - Loans Fully Repaid: 36 - Loans Defaulted: 0 - Loan Amount Disbursed: $48,870.93 - Loan Amount Collected but Not Yet Disbursed: $7,884.18 - Repaid Installment Amount: $6,958.54 - Amount Repaid and Redistributed to Lenders: $16,592.75 - Repayment Installments Due: 443 - Repayment Installments Made Early or On Time: 351 (79%) - Repayment Installments Made Late: 59 (13%) - Repayment Installments Currently Past Due: 33 (8%)
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.
To make a loan for Milo, 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 Milo.
Milo's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:
John: $10 Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 5th Birthday to Lily Blankenship on August 7!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn loan amount has been reduced by $7. Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 3rd Birthday to Ethan Blankenship on August 7!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn loan amount has been reduced by $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"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. 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] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. 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.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20. 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] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!]
Photo: Jaden with his cousin. "Jaden is one year older than her, they love to play together."
First Posted On: November 3, 2009
Name: Jaden
Age: 4 years old
Location: Utah, USA
Diagnosis: Autism
Loan Sought: $950
Loan Needed For: MB-12 shots, DAN! doctor appointment ($250/hr), suppliments (cod liver oil, zinc, probiotics, calcium, GSE), and an IgG food sensitivity test.
Repayment Terms: 15 months ($63.33/month)
Other Notes: Jaden's mom, Jodene, writes, "Jaden was a typical baby, reaching all developmental milestones. He began to show signs of regression around 2 years old. Jaden has been gf/cf/sf [gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free] for 14 months. Prior to this he was in the midst of a slow regression. He is now showing progress. He recently learned to ride his bike, and learned the alphabet in one day! Jaden loves people and he loves animals. Jaden's autism manifests itself through communication and sensory needs. Jaden is working very hard at speaking, and we yearn for the day he can communicate verbally."
Special Note: This is the second Lend4Health loan for Jaden's family. Their first loan was repaid on-time. You can read about the first loan HERE.
Reference Provided By: References are not needed for second-time Lend4Health families who are in good standing.
To make a loan for Jaden, 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 Jaden.
Jaden's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Grandma Gini: $10 ["Welcome back to Lend4Health & happy cinco de linco today!"] Karen F: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] 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!"] Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["lst Cinco de Linco of 20l0. Live HEALTHY!"] Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Michelle: $20 [Cinco de Linco] Jeanne (again): $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, 20l0"] Dana C (again): $5 Valerie: $25 (Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $25) Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"] Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Renee (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Dana C (again): $10 [Cinco de Linco] Melinda: $10 Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Glen Hess's 68th birthday Feb. 4, 20l0"] Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba, whom we miss so much: Can't wait to hear about all your improvements with the DAN appointment, MB12 shots and supplements. Wishing you healing."] 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"] Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Linne: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Sandra: $10 [Re-loaned from a repaid loan] Helen: $10 ["Keep the Faith and pray for help for all families who have to deal with this."] Jan: $420 ["JADEN...HAPPY CINCO DE LINCO...A DAY LATE! (FUNDED BY LOAN REPAYMENTS FROM ETHAN & ALEX, EZEKIEL, and KAREN & MEGAN)"] Renee (again): $5 [Reloaned from repaid loans] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Noel: $51 [Re-loaned from repaid loans] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $51. Melissa: $5 Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
"I added an old picture of Lil' Joe to show the improvements with his eyes and personality. When he was a baby he always had that glazed over look in his eyes...he no longer has that...and HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] has made a tremendous difference." -- Lil' Joe's mom, Heidi
Other Notes: Lil' Joe's mom, Heidi, writes: "Joe is awesome! He wants to recover...you can tell by how hard he works at all his therapies and at home...all we need to do is provide him with the tools for recovery and we will get there, together.
As soon as we found out about Joe, we immediately got him all the services he was eligible for and then some. Not too long after his diagnosis of autism and epilepsy we started biomedical protocol and a day has not gone by without it and I would like for it to stay that way as he is recovering in front of my eyes.
I need this loan because our health care system in not geared to cover services that are biomedical in nature. And most importantly because we found out while he was young and we started biomedical while he was young, he is recovering and I am afraid that if we stop now, so will his progress.
Lil Joe deserves a fighting chance as do all children who do not have a voice. I am his voice, and I know by looking in his eyes that he wants recovery."
Special Notes: Heidi is a full-time student, and her husband is in the Navy. Lil' Joe's DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor is Dr. Dan Rossignol.
Reference Provided By: Laura K. and the office of Dr. Rossignol.
To make a loan for Lil' Joe, 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 Lil' Joe.
Lil' Joe's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $83 [note: this loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $83] Karen F: $5 Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $113 [note: this loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $113] Roy: $50 Bonnie: $5 Jeanne: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Lil' Joe!"] Petra: $5 ['Cheers to a Cinco de Linco tornado!!"] Sheri: $40 [Cinco de Linco] Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been decreased by $5. Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Jan: $25 ["Cinco de Linco TORNADO"] Jessica P: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Christine E: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Christine R: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Dana C: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Grandma Gini: $5 ["First Cinco de Linco loan...from the Land of Lincoln!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $5. Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini (again): $41 ["In honor of Chip's 41st birthday, August 6th."]Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $41. Dana C (again): $5 Petra (again): $5 ["Just because, right now, I can."] Elizabeth: $50 Angela: $10 Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Tristen's repaid loan.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $5. Charlie: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] MaryBeth: $5 ["Cinco de Linco. In honor of Mason - Go Navy!"] 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!"] Lisa (Matthias' mom): $5 ["From one Lend4health Mommy to another! I wish we could give more, but I know how much this will help!"] Paula: $5 ["I'm rooting for you!"] Kathleen B: $4 Julia: $25 Karen F (again): $5 ["October Cinco de Linco! Re-loan from Jaden's repaid loan!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Anonymous: $30 "To salute the volunteer walkers raising money and awareness on Oct. 3 in Wheaton, IL, for NAMI of DuPage." Tori: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"] Jeanne (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"] Beth: $5 ["CINCO DE LINCO! I HOPE YOUR LOAN IS FUNDED BY THE 20TH! GOD BLESS!"] Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Angie: $10 Patricia: $50 ["Reloan from Sabrina - plus some. Go Lil' Joe!"] Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["From Sabrina's repaid loan."] Diane M: $25 Kathleen B: $5 Evan & Lisa: $10 Julia (again): $20 Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20. Victoria: $20 Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20. Evan & Lisa: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Zane: $25 [Cinco de Linco] Julia (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["To honor Tori's Grandpa Clay who served in the Navy in World War II, a member of The Greatest Generation."] Diane M (again): $20 Patricia: $30 ["Praying we can fill this request soon! Happy Holidays!"] Diane M (again): $35 Carson's Family: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."] Ethan, Alex, & Megan: $5 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Meg D.: $5 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Grandma Gini (again): $24 ["Celebrates Maite Saxton's Christmas Eve birthday"] Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"] Karen F (again): $10 Petra (again): $30 ["Wishing you a grand 2010..."] Grandma Gini (again): $28 ["Celebrates the 4lst wedding anniversary of Patsy & Mel Ulmer Dec. 28, 2009. Keep smiling!"] Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Autism is Treatable and our kids can recover! Our son is making great progress and so can Lil' Joe!!! Best wishes!! Hope you all get funded soon! I know how hard waiting is when you know it's just $$ standing between your child and recovery!"] Grandma Gini (again): $31 ["Celebrates New Year's Eve birthday of Adam Robert Clay Dec. 3l, 2009"] Angela: $36 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $36. Jillian: $50 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $50. Summit to Sea: $25 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $25. Uma: $20 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20. Catherine: $5 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Catherine: $50 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $50. Kimberly: $25 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $25. Beth M: $5 [Re-allocated from Izaiah's closed loan on 1/1/10.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Paula: $5 [Re-loaned from Alano's repaid loan.] Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 45th wedding anniversary of Betsy & Taylor Bennett Jan. 3, 2010 & wishes them many more rainbows!"] Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Kate St. John's birthday Jan. 3, 2010 & hopes for a healthy New Year for us all."] Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal has been reduced by $5. 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"] Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Steve R: $20 Shirley: $5 Renee (again): $5 [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 ["Celebrates Jasen Myer's 3lst birthday Feb. 3, 20l0"] Danna (Marcellus' mom): $22 [Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $22.] Kristi & Jeff: $35 [Loan made from Marcellus' repaid loan.] Catherine S: $128 ["Reloan from Marcellus!"] Karen (Gabriel & Christopher's mom): $5 [Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.] Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Greg Hess's 42nd birthday Feb. 23, 20l0!"] Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba who had such a way with his grandson who has autism. We hope that Lil Joe's loan will be fully funded before you know it and that he will enjoy great progress and healing. Way to go Heidi for being so proactive."] Noel: $20 [Re-loaned from Ethan D's repaid loan.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $20. Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Sending a reloan (from Ethan D.) to Lil Joe. Keep smiling!"] Megan (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Patricia (again): $30 ["Reloan from Ethan - best wishes to you!"] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln!"] Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"] Jeanne & Charlie (again): $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Sean: $10 [Cinco de Linco] Petra (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Heather (Brock's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Karen F (again): $25 [Re-loan from Megan & Karen's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $25. Joan: $25 [Cinco de Linco] Patty P: $10 [Cinco de Linco] Bonnie: $5 [Re-loaned from Megan & Karen's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Bonnie (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!] Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10 [Re-loaned from Megan & Karen's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco] Angie (Ethan & Alex's mom): $4 [Cinco de Linco] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $4. Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Robyn: $10 Catherine S: $100 [Reloan from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan!"] Petra (again): $45 ["Reloan from Ethan & Alex' repaid loan."] Renee (again): $10 [Reloaned from repaid loans] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10. Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!] Note: This loan was made via PayPal's eCheck & the amount won't be reflected in the ChipIn widget until the check clears. Heather (Brock's mom, again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge, with funds used from Ezekiel's repaid loan!] Victoria: $10 [Re-loaned from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan!] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10. Heather D: $5
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."
Special Note: Sylvia is also collecting donations on her website (click HERE), so her ChipIn goal amount will be changing frequently as donations come in on her site.
Reference Provided By: Helen M., Mary G., and Donna B.
To make a loan for Will, 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 Will.
Will's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $83 [note: this loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $83] Sheri: $50 ["We see Dr. Hoffman as well - good luck to you!"] Cathleen: $15 Karen F: $5 Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $113 [note: this loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $113] Jeanne: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Will!"] Petra: $5 ["Cheers to a Cinco de Linco tornado!!"] Sheri (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been decreased by $5. Jan: $25 ["Cinco de Linco TORNADO"] Jessica P: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Dana C: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini: $5 ["First Cinco de Linco loan...from the Land of Lincoln!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $5. Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini (again): $41 ["In honor of Chip's 41st birthday, August 6th."]Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $41. Dana C (again): $5 Jill: $5 Petra (again): $5 ["Just because, right now, I can..."] Karen F (again): $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!!!"] Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"] Karen F (again): $5 ["October Cinco de Linco! Re-loan from Jaden's repaid loan!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Jeanne (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Wishing the best in your recovery Will~our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family~"] Stacie: $10 ["Will, that's my son's name too. It means strong and mighty of God. Keep fighting the good fight. :)"] Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Julia: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Joan: $50 [Cinco de Linco] 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"] Grandma Gini (again): $20 ["In memory of Tori's uncle William "Bill" Miller who was born on Jan. lst, 72 years ago."] Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Petra: $10 [Cinco de Linco] Jeanne (again): $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"] Valerie: $25 (Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $25.) Scott: $50 ["http://tinyurl.com/Autism-Etiology"] 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] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Margaret: $50 ["In Honor of Bubba, who wished so much for healing for his precious grandson. Wishing YOU health, Will!"] Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Welcome to California Tori & family!"] Patricia: $30 ["Reloan from Ethan plus some - best wishes to you!"] Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Jeanne & Charlie (again): $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Sean: $10 [Cinco de Linco] Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln!"] Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Steven & Lisa: $10 [Re-loaned from a repaid loan] Petra (again): $45 ["Reloan from Ethan & Alex' repaid loan."] Renee (again): $5 [Reloaned from repaid loans] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!] Penny: $5 ["Re-loaned from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan!"]
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 [not updated real-time]:
Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 5th Birthday to Lily Blankenship on August 7!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn loan amount has been reduced by $7. Grandma Gini: $7 ["Happy 3rd Birthday to Ethan Blankenship on August 7!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn loan amount has been reduced by $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"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. 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] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. 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] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount was reduced by $35. Renee (again): $10 [Reloaned from repaid loans] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10. Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!]
Loan Sought: $2,000 [Reduced from 4,200 on March 1, 2010]
Loan Needed For: Down payment on a used hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber.
Repayment Terms: 24 months ($83.33/month)
Other Notes: Ish's mom, Naima, writes, "Ish is an awesome little 5 year old. He's the youngest of my 4 children. His sense of humor shines through, penetrating the walls around him called Autism. He's in constant pain and still constantly wears a beautiful smile. His brave little heart is infectious and it keeps me fighting for his health even when the well's run dry.
Since Ish's diagnosis our family has suffered tremendously. My ex husband and I separated shortly after his diagnosis, 3 years ago. Since then this road to recovery has been quite rocky. We lost our home, I lost my business, and our older children lost out on a lot too. Autism rips everyone apart one by one beginning with the host, then spreading to his loved ones. Everyone's affected.
In August we traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida. Mark Fowler, chairman of Hyperbaric Center for Children granted Ish 30 hours of Oxygen. While in treatment, Ish spoke his first words ever. Sadly after exhausting all financial resources we returned to California. My little bit of work (as a hairstylist) is our only means of income. Not being able to work for 4 weeks caught up to us.
Oxygen therapy was the most encouraging part of our journey so far. Ish began playing with unfamiliar children for the first time ever, he spent many nights in my bed, eyes to eyes trying to communicate with me. He showed empathy to a stranger's baby that was crying (wanting to sing to it and kiss it). I got a glimpse at life without Autism.
He spoke his very first sentence in his life "Go downstairs, go downstairs now." He and I spent 10 minutes afterwards just laughing with excitement. That's when I realized he is as much, if not more, frustrated about not being able to express himself.
We've maintained the DAN [Defeat Autism Now] protocol by the grace of God (seriously). We're currently on Chelation (DMPS and EDTA suppositories). Within 4 months it will be time to finish his unfinished hyperbaric treatment. This time the full prescribed hours are NEEDED. I KNOW he will recover with Oxygen Therapy. This time we just need to bring the Chamber to us.
Ish is my Hero!
ADDED MARCH 1, 2010: Ish is desperately needing his Oxygen treatment, we've stopped all chelation due to imbalances and slight regression. $2,000 will ensure the delivery of the chamber to our home. I'm soooo very thankful for all of you. You encourage me to continue fighting for my son. Your notes/messages are read over and over, each time with tears of inspiration in my eyes.
Love and Faith, Naima"
References Provided By: Lisa F. and the office of Dr. Thomas Lin
To make a loan for Ish, 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 Ish.
Ish's Community of Lenders [not updated real-time]:
Joan: $25 Rachel (Julian's mom): $10 ["You are on the right path...Stay strong!"] Tonya: $100 ["What a beautiful website. Thank you for linking communities to help incredible children!"] Mbakondja: $30 Mary H.: $30 ["Hi Naima (I've been misspelling your name all this time? Sorry!) Thanks for giving me this opportunity to support you. I only wish I could give more. I think of you often and love you gazillions! Keep me posted on your progress."] Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["I love your story and your determination to heal your son. My 4 year old autistic son Sevyn has also made amazing progress with HBOT, diet, and working with his DAN! doctor~ I know how hard this is~ but our children can recover! I'll spread the word and do all I can to help you get your loan funded!"] LaThena: $25 ["Speechless, keep up the great work!!!"] Sabrina: $5 Petra: $10 ["Cinco de Linco"] Jeanne: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Megan: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Karen F: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Helen: $25 Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Ish! May God bless you on your way to recovery!"] Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Dana C: $10 [Cinco de Linco] Nicholas: $10 ["I don't have much, but I know for a fact I can give a little."] Erika: $10 ["For Ish. God bless!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $10. Stephne: $30 ["This is for my counsin Ish. Let"s go Ishy!!!"] Liza: $25 Mbakondja: $10 Lawanda: $50 Dwandye: $25 ["Naima, I know this is a small amount. I will get Ish's story out there. I will give more once I am paid next week."] The Turner Family: $100 Cousin DeeDee: $40 ["Ish you are the bravest lil dude I know! I hope and pray for your full and complete recovery."] Ericka: $5 Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates Ed Vogelsinger's 67th birthday! CHEERS!"] David: $50 Nicholas (again): $10 ["I hope we can get enough money together! Love Ya!!!"] Tyrone: $20 Mignon: $25 Mbakondja (again): $10 Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba: Naima keep up the good work. Bubba was so proud of his daughter and son in-law for their fight to get Will healthy. He would be proud of your perserverence too and would be rooting for Ish and his recovery."] Louise: $5 Mbakondja (again): $23 Barbara: $20 Lisa: $50 ["the love is flowing...let's do this !"] Emma: $20 ["Good Luck and many blessings! Emma (one of Paolo's mom)"] Karen B: $180 Suzanne: $200 Cynthia: $100 Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln!"] Bonnie: $5 [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 (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Jeanne (again): $15 ["Re-loaned from Karen & Megan's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $15. Karen F (again): $5 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Joan: $25 [Cinco de Linco] Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10 [Cinco de Linco] Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Helen: $10 ["I know every little bit helps so here is my help."] Karen: $5 ["We might not have much but we have $5 to give to another Mother Warrior. God Bless! Karen, Gerald, Logan, Jordan and Rylan"] Mignon: $20 Renee (again): $5 [Reloaned from repaid loans] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5. Sabrina: $20 Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!] Sharon: $100 [Re-loaned from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan.] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $100. Dina: $25 Chelsea: $40 ["My dearest Naima, Although we dont talk as often, I want you to know that you and Ishy have always remained in our prayers. I think a lot of why my spirit is strengthened, is because of you. I admire the kind of mother you are, and always have been. Keep your faith Naima. You are a wonderful person and I love you and Ishy Poo!!!"]
Loan Needed For: Supplements: Klaire chewable digestive enzymes, L-Acetyl carnitine, Q10, Klaire probiotic complete, Nordic Naturals cod liver oil, Natural calm, Floravital iron supplement, Vitamin D, and Methyl B-12 shots. This will last us about 2 months.
Repayment Terms: 18 months ($20.56/month)
Other Notes: Jordan and Logan's mom, Karen, writes, "Jordan and Logan are 5 year old twins and are both diagnosed with autism. They both love to play outside, do active things with the family, they love school. Jordan loves music and Logan loves math and science. Jordan was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. He has made improvements but he is still very much impacted by his autism. He struggles to communicate verbally with us but he is the hardest worker we know! He is smart, fun loving and the sweetest, cuddliest boy there is! Logan was diagnosed at 5. He is verbal, quirky, smart and just trying to function to the best of his ability in this world that is a little strange to him. He also works so hard to be the best he can be!
We have been doing biomedical treatments even before we knew it was called biomedical! It started when they were less than a year old having severe reactions to food. No doctor could get us an answer, even after GI scopes etc. We found our wonderful naturopath who started treating them with natural therapies and within 3 months they were eating food instead of being on their formula. They still struggled but were beginning to get somewhat better. Jordan has since been diagnosed with Eosinophilic colitis and Logan still suffers from constipation and yeast overgrowth. We are pursuing this treatment because it is helping my boys.
We unfortunately have hit some very hard times. I have been staying home to take care of my boys and Logan and Jordan have a 3 year old brother. I get them to all their therapies and doctor appointments. My husband was in the real estate industry and when the economy turned we really started struggling. I am working some hours as a respite worker to earn some extra money when I can. My husband pursued a job selling commercial insurance. My husband's job is commission only and takes a while to build up a client base so his company offered him a small base salary that he was supposed to have until March 2010. It wasn't much and didn't pay for all our bills but we kept moving along doing as much as we could. We have had to cut back on DAN! dr appts, testing etc and put Jordan and Logan down to the minimum amount of supplements possible. Well, my husband's employer gave him the bad news that effective immediately, they were taking away his base salary. My husband is working hard but hasn't built up enough clients to earn commission so they basically just took away all of our income. We live a very meager lifestyle, we don't splurge, go on vacations, have cable TV or expensive cars etc. We don't mind cutting back everywhere we can including dr appts. But there are some supplements that my boys need just to function and to keep from getting more ill.
Any loan that could be given to us to keep my boys from having to stop their much needed supplements would be greatly appreciated!"
Reference Provided By: Catina H. and Irene K.
Jordan and Logan's Community of Lenders:
Anonymous: $70 ["Love and health to your boys!"] Bonnie: $5 Melinda: $10 ["What cuties!"] Grandma Gini: $20 ["Hi to cousin Janet in Arizona. Keep smiling!"] Holly: $50 H & T: $215 ["We love our friends J & L very much !!!"]
UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES
March 4, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!
March 5, 2010: Promissory note sent to Karen for signature.
Loan Needed For: Tests from Great Plains (heavy metal $135, organic acid test w/yeast $340, amino acids $219, and glutathione $85).
On 10/8/09 this loan request was reduced from $997 to $827 because the family found a compounding pharmacy where they can get B-12 injections covered by insurance, and because the family received a donation of cod liver oil from Nordic Naturals. On 2/2/10 this loan request was reduced from $827 to $779 because an online friend is paying for Zach's probiotics. These were items that were previously part of the loan request.
Repayment Terms: 12 months ($64.92/month).
Other Notes: Zachary's mom, Jackie, writes: "Zachary is 5 years old. He was diagnosed with PDD-NOS and DBD-NOS at age 3. He is currently GFCFEF [gluten-free, casein-free, egg-free], and is supposed to be on Calcium, CoEnzyme, Probiotics, B12, Glutathione, Multi's, digestive enzymes, and fish oil. We saw incredible changes over the past year of being treated biomedically. As of 3 months ago when he was receiving everything he was supposed to, he was 70% recovered. Unfortunately, he has regressed since coming off the supplements (mostly the B12 and Glutathione).
We need this loan because without it we are unable to get him what he needs. We have other children (all with special needs), and unfortunately many of their medical expenses/doctor appts/testing is not covered by insurance.
Zachary is an incredible boy. He is extremely smart and friendly and is loved by many. He has been through a rough time, as he's been sick since birth. He suffers from many things that go along with Autism (Candida, Acid Reflux, allergies, asthma, eczema, possible Celiac (awaiting scheduled surgery), weakened immune system, etc. and has spent most of his life in doctors offices/hospitals. He is a very sweet boy who just wants to be happy and play, and is an incredible athlete."
Reference Provided By: Jamie J. and Julie S.
Zachary's Community of Lenders:
Grandma Gini: $30 ["In memory of Tori's Grandpa Clay, who was a loyal fan of University of Michigan football."] Renee: $5 [Re-loaned from Jaden's repaid loan.] Grandma Gini (again): $53 ["To celebrate the 53rd birthday of my cousin Kent Clay, whose younger son is also named Zachary."] Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Jennifer W: $10 Charissa: $10 ["In honor of Jeanne's birthday. Happy Cinco de Linco. Best wishes!"] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"] Petra: $10 ["Cinco de Linco"] Brandi: $5 The Jamesons: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco to Zachary! We believe in you!"] Jennifer J: $20 ["Because Jackie is a wonderful mom with beautiful children. Zack is a great kid, sweet and funny. I hope you get everything you need."] Jennifer S: $40 Dhun: $10 Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Evan & Lisa: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Amy: $30 ["Every little bit helps, I hope you can reach your goal!"] Carson's Family: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."] Diane: $50 Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"] Grandma Gini (again): $30 ["Celebrates another Dec. family birthday: Grandma Charline Myers is still younger than me on Dec. 30, 2009!"] Rachel (Noah's mom): $5 ["I wish I could give more, but at least this will put you a little closer :)"] Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Lanny Lutz's New Year's Day birthday, Jan. l, 2010! He has good memories of growing up in Michigan."] Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["lst Cinco de Linco of 20l0 LIVE HEALTHY!"] Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Petra: $10 [Cinco de Linco] Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Sean: $5 Grandma Gini: $18 ["In loving memory of Tori's grandma Marjorie, a true angel, on her birthday Jan. 8, 20l0"] Lyman & Deana: $30 [Re-loan from Adam's repaid loan + a Christmas gift certificate.] Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Your story is inspiring! Thank you for sharing. It's so hard when money is all that's keeping our children from recovery. Best wishes to you Zachary!"] Grandma Gini (again): $30 ["Celebrates Sandi Wilson's birthday, Jan. l3, 2010. Keep enjoying Life, Laughs & Love!"] Dana C: $5 Melinda: $10 Beth M: $5 [Re-loan from Alano's repaid loan.] Lynn: $10 Patricia: $5 Sam S: $20 Tiffany (Sevyn's mom, again): $7 ["Happy Birthday, Zachary!"] Petra (again): $10 Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Bonnie (Sabrina's mom): $5 ["Best Wishes! Happy Cinco De Linco"] Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Joan: $25 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"] Renee (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Lori: $30 Grandma Gini (again): $14 ["Happy Valentine's Day!"] Karen F (again): $15 Joan (again): $50 ["Good luck......"] Kids in the Kitchen, Meadowview Intermediate School, Sparta, WI: $100 ["Our thoughts are with you on your journey to health! We care, Mrs. Johnson's class."]
UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES
February 15, 2010: This loan has been funded!
February 18, 2010: Promissory note sent to Jackie for signature.
February 23, 2010: Loan of $829 sent to Jackie via check in the mail.
Loan Needed For: Supplements recommended by Noah's DAN! doctor, Stephanie Cave, at their initial appointment. Supplements include zinc, magnesium, DHA, oral MB12, nystatin, enzymes, epsom salts, Super Nu Thera, and riboflavin.
Repayment Terms: 18 months ($36.11/month).
Other Notes: Noah's mom, Cherish, writes: "Noah is 2 1/2 and was diagnosed April 24, 2009. He is a very lovable child and gets his feelings hurt very easily. Noah also has a 1 year old brother. I am pursuing this treatment because I truly believe in it. He is on special vitamins and we have taken away some gluten and casein items and this has made a big improvement. That is why I want to know if he is truly allergic to it. I need this loan because I am a single mother with little support. It is very difficult. I just want to be able to give my child the best chance I can possibly give him in life and I need help doing that. This will greatly be appreciated more than anyone will know."
Special Note: Cherish learned about Lend4Health on Facebook.
Reference Provided By: Janell L. and Genevieve G. Appointment confirmed by the office of Dr. Cave.
Noah N's Community of Lenders:
Kathleen B: $5 Grandma Gini: $15 ["Celebrates cousin Janet's granddaughter, Kathryn Marie's 3rd birthday Oct. l5, 2009, in Oregon"] Petra: $10 ["In honor of Karen F's birthday."] Julie: $50 Evan & Lisa: $10 Bonnie: $10 Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["May God bless you on your way to recovery Noah!"] Karen F: $10 Patty: $10 Dhun: $10 Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"] Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"] Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco, Noah. Keep smiling!"] Tracy: $15 Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["To honor Tori's grandfather, Charles Welch, an Army soldier who was shot & buried in the Philippines during World War II, a member of The Greatest Generation."] Petra: $10 ["In honor of my mom's birthday.. Happy Cinco de Linco"] Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."] Derek: $5 [Re-allocated from Izaiah's closed loan request.] Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"] Grandma Gini (again): $28 ["Celebrates the 34th wedding anniversary of Charline & Jeff Myers. Keep warm with your family in Wisconsin."] Grandma Gini (again): $31 ["Celebrates Grandma Mary Francis New Years Eve birthday Dec. 3l, 2009."] Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Autism is treatable and our kids can recover! Best wishes to you Noah! Hope that you get fully funded soon little guy!"] Petra (again): $10 [Cinco de Linco] Jeanne: $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["1st Cinco de Linco of 2010 LIVE HEALTHY!"]
UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES
January 30, 2010: This loan request has been ended early at the request of Noah's mom, Cherish. She would like to use the amount that has been funded to date to begin his treatment.
January 30, 2010: Promissory note sent to Cherish for signature.
Loan Needed For: One-hour follow-up appointment with DAN! doctor on January 19, 2010, to go over test results.
Repayment Terms: 12 months ($33.33/month)
Other Notes: Sam's mom, Angela, writes, "Sam was born 9 weeks premature due to a placental abruption and spent the first 7 weeks of his life in the NICU. He had 7 weeks of over-the-top sensory experiences when he should have been tightly embraced in darkness with only the sound of my voice and heartbeat (maybe my gurgling stomach!). On day 3, I watched 4 medicine pumps pushing powerful chemicals into Sam's tiny umbilical cord including one pump with DOPAMINE written huge and red. I pictured his tiny brain awash in all these meds and wondered what kind of long-term effect it was all going to have. Days after being released from the NICU and 2 weeks before his due date, I diligently took Sam to the pediatrician where he was given 4 combination vaccines without any regard to his immature immune system. He's had digestive problems and sensory integration issues from the very start. Since he steadily gains weight, the doctors shrug off an obvious digestive/allergy issue - chronic reflux, diarrhea, tummy aches, bloating, dark circles under his eyes and constant angry red rashes. He self-restricts his diet in fear of things hurting his stomach or making him "wacky-smacky."
Sam was diagnosed with SPD shortly before he turned 3 and is being treated by an amazing and life-changing occupational therapist. He's come a long way and is working on being able to handle a mainstream classroom next year, but I feel his digestive/allergy issues are the last hurdle to jump to get him feeling better.
Sam is such a curious and enthusiastic kid and it breaks my heart that he has gotten used to feeling bad all the time. We've had our initial appointment with our DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor and I am so relieved to have someone take these symptoms seriously and acknowledge the gut/brain connection with Sam's SPD. We've started basic supplements that have made a huge difference in his sensory over-responsivity. Now we need to figure out what is upsetting his very out-of-whack system. We are asking for a loan to cover the initial round of tests ordered by his DAN! doctor."
Note: Sam's dad received an unexpected work bonus, which the family is using to pay for the tests. On December 29, 2009, the family changed their loan request to help cover the follow-up appointment with the doctor to go over the results of the tests.
Special Note: Angie writes, "Anne Letaw referred me to Tori's GFCF Blog when she suggested a GFCF diet might help with my son's digestive AND sensory issues. I started following Tori's blog and read about her brilliant idea for Lend4Health when she first thought of it. I followed Lend4Health even before all the details were worked out. Did I mention it is brilliant?!?"
Reference Provided By: Jenn A.
Sam's Community of Lenders:
Abigail (Elisha & Ethan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco] Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Grandma Gini: $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."] Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["Celebrates Abigail Myers 4th birthday on Dec. 22, 2009"] Dana C: $5 ["Merry Christmas!"] Renee (again): $5 [Re-allocated from Izaiah's closed loan request.] Grandma Gini (again): $15 [Re-allocated from Izaiah's closed loan request.] Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"] Grandma Gini (again): $38 ["Celebrates Kristina Smith's Dec. 6 birthday"] Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Best wishes to you and your family Sam! We were helped through Lend4Health and our son is making great progress with his DAN! doctor! Autism is Treatable~Recovery is Happening!!"] Grandma Gini (again): $30 ["Celebrates Happy lst birthday to Green Bay Packer fan Landen Myers Dec. 30, 2009."] Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Anonymous: $5 [Cinco de Linco] Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["lst Cinco de Linco of 20l0! LIVE HEALTHY!"] Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy New Year & Cinco de Linco Sam :-)! May God bless you on your way to recovery!"] Petra: $10 [Cinco de Linco] Jeanne: $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco] Sean: $5 Joan: $25 Jeanne (again): $50 ["In honor of Nathan Warner, son of Angela and Dave, who has recovered from autism and no longer qualifies for special services!!! RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!! OUR KIDS ARE GETTING BETTER!!"] Christine & Shawn: $10 Grandma Gini (again): $18 ["In loving memory of Tori's grandma Marjorie, a true angel, on her birthday Jan. 8, 20l0"] Grandma Gini (again): $95 ["Celebrates the Jan. l9, 2010, birthday of Tori's aunt, Patti Miller. Good luck with the test results!"]
UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES
January 9, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!
January 9, 2010: Promissory note sent to Angie for signature.
January 9, 2010: Signed promissory note received.
January 9, 2010: Loan of $400 disbursed to the family via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 12 months, starting on March 15, 2010.
February 13, 2010: Thank you note from Sam's mom, Angie: "Thank you, thank you to all of Sam's lenders! Thanks to your loans, we were able to have our follow-up appointment with our DAN doctor. The most significant (and somewhat surprising) discovery was an IgG 3+ for soy. It instantly made complete sense with Sam's history and explained why months and months of journaling his food wasn't revealing an obvious offender for his rashes and tummy aches. Soy was in many of his supplements and most of his favorite foods. It's a tricky ingredient like that. We stopped soy immediately and within days, his rashes disappeared!! His stomach is noticeably less distended. Preschool accidentally gave him a soy containing snack this past week and his face instantly broke out and his little nose was red and swollen. Soy is so obviously the culprit now. I don't know how long it would have taken to figure it out without doing these tests. We also found out he has significant B-6 and B-12 deficiencies and confirmed a significant GI dysfunction. Sam also had a few heavy metal red flags that we need to do more comprehensive tests for. I've been immersed in information gathering and organizing our plan of attack. I am deeply grateful for your generosity that allowed us to finally get some solid answers and a definitive action plan to start healing Sam's body. Thank you with every fiber of my being!
Cinco de Linco is held the 5th day of every month, when we encourage each other to make a $5.00 loan for a family on Lend4Health.org. Next Cinco de Linco on April 5!
You pay the loan, your loved one gets to choose which child(ren) to give it to! They also get all the progress updates and the money back once the loan is repaid. Share the gift of lending!
Houston Enzymes: Special benefits on enzymes that support digestion of all foods; improve overall well-being; and may be an alternative to special diets.
IonSpa: Grants available on purchase of IonSpa unit for Lend4Health loan recipients.
NEW!My Mama's Love: 35% discount off natural, organic skin care products made by an autism mom.
Nordic Naturals: Special benefits on the complete line of omega oils from this leading provider of EFAs.
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What Is Lend4Health?
Lend4Health.org is a website that facilitates community-funded, interest-free micro-loans as a creative funding option for individuals and groups seeking optimal health.
Currently, Lend4Health is facilitating loans for the biomedical treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum and related disorders. Other health issues may be included on Lend4Health in the future.
Lend4Health is run by a non-profit, Lend4Health Microloans, and was inspired by the online lending system at Kiva.org.
How Does It Work?
Loan Recipients Parents/caregivers submit a loan request form (click HERE). Lend4Health checks their references and communicates with them to clarify terms, etc. Lend4Health posts to this site their needs, how much it will cost, and the terms of their loan repayment.
Lenders You -- the readers out there -- look over the profiles and choose to make a loan to somebody, in ANY amount (minimum $1) up to the loan request.
Loan Payments You will make your loan through PayPal. (Contact Lend4Health by clicking HERE is you want to make a loan another way, for example by personal check.) Once the loan amount has been fulfilled, recipients sign a written loan agreement before the loan is disbursed. Lend4Health as your agent will complete the loan process for you as the lender. Loans will be disbursed via PayPal or via check.
Loan Re-payments The loan recipient will re-pay the loan via PayPal or via check based on the terms they agreed to. Loan repayment notifications will be posted to the site so that lenders will see the progress of the repayment. Once a loan is re-paid, each lender will receive his/her loan back via PayPal. Lenders then can re-pocket their money or use it to lend to somebody else. All loans will be interest-free. Note: There is no guarantee that a loan will be repaid by the borrower; it's an honor system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Is This Just About Autism and Biomedical? Because there's a huge need for this in the autism community. Other non-autism-related health issues are considered for future coverage under Lend4Health.
How Much of My Loan Goes to the Recipient? 100% of your loan will go to the loan recipient. PayPal does take out a fee per transaction, but we try to get sponsorships to cover those fees, and donations to help run the site are happily accepted.
Is This Site Associated with Any Religion or Religious Group? No. Autism crosses all religious, racial, social, and economic lines; so does this site. However, some parents may choose to express religious sentiments in their notes of thanks for their loans, and I won't interfere with that.
Are there any caveats I should be aware of? (1) I am not the lender but rather an agent facilitating loans by individuals who volunteer to make peer-to-peer loans to the borrowers. (2) Lend4Health is a non-profit incorporated in Virginia under the name Lend4Health Microloans. Lend4Health Microloans is in the process of applying for an exemption from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Please consult with your tax advisor on the deductibility of any donations. (3) No interest is charged to borrowers or paid to lenders. (4) There is no guarantee that loans will be repaid by borrowers. (5) Lend4Health's responsibility is limited solely to sending follow-up notices for at least six months after the due date. Lend4Health has no responsibility to take further actions beyond the six-month followup notices if a borrower defaults on a loan.
- LOAN REQUESTOR FAQs -
Who Can Request a Loan? Parents, grandparents, or legal guardians of children or adults with autism (or related disorders, like sensory processing disorder) who have been pursuing or are trying to pursue biomedical treatment. "Biomedical treatment" includes things such as a gluten-free, casein-free diet, supplementation, chelation, and treatment by DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctors. Loans are aimed at helping individuals recover from autism and related disorders.
We Are Not "Officially" Poor. Can We Still Request a Loan? Yes. Consider this one of your many creative financing tools for your biomedical efforts, along with fund raisers, eBay sales, and good ol' fashioned penny pinching and saving.
Is There a Maximum Loan Amount I Can Request? Not at this point. However, keep in mind your lenders -- people just like you. Keep your loan requests manageable and specific. For example, people might be leery to lend you money for "a month of GFCF food" because it's such a vague request. Instead, try something like "a month's supply of GFCF Breads from Anna." If I receive your loan request and think you could be more effective, I'll let you know. And please remember that this site is for "microloans," so try to keep your loan request "micro."
Will All Loan Requests Be Posted? No. Lend4Health reserves the right to post or not post any loan request.
References? What References? When you request a loan via the form (click HERE), it will ask you for three references. These are not relatives or immediate family members but friends, co-workers, neighbors, and teachers who can vouch for you and your pursuit of biomedical treatment.
Is My Child's Name and/or Photo Required? No. Please consider your child's privacy and safety when deciding whether or not to post a photo, and which name to use. I have some ideas on different ways to do the photo if you have concerns in this area.
Can I Link to My Loan Request from My Website/Blog? Of course! The more people know about the site, the more loans we will get! I also recommend sending your link to all your friends/relatives. They may be wondering how they can help you, and this gives them a comfortable way to do so.
When Will I Receive My Loan? You will receive your loan as soon as it is fulfilled and as soon as you sign and return a promissory note (loan document).
How Will I Receive My Loan? Via Pay Pal, or via check in the mail.
Can I Request More Than One Loan? Sure. If you have successfully paid off a loan and are in good standing on the site, you may request another one.
I Do Not Live in the U.S. Can I Request a Loan? Yes, in most cases. If Pay Pal works in your country, then you can participate. Loan requests should be made in U.S. dollars.
What Else Do I Need To Know? Once you get your loan, your lenders would love to hear how you're doing and how their loan has helped you. Please send thank you notes, updates, and other news to me at lend4health@gmail.com and I will post it to your site.
- LENDER FAQs -
Who Can Make a Loan? Anybody with a Pay Pal account or a credit card! Registering and using Pay Pal is easy. Click HERE to go to the Pay Pal site.
What If I Don't Have a PayPal Account? If you don't have a PayPal account and are not interested in getting one, please click HERE and we'll work something out. I have accepted several loans via check in the past.
How Do I Make a Loan? Click on the "ChipIn" button at the bottom of the child's profile. This will take you to Pay Pal.
Can I Make a Gift Instead of a Loan? No. This site is for loans only. If you want to make a gift for the family, please do so outside of Lend4Health (ie, by sending them a check directly). If you want to talk to me about making a gift for a family, please click HERE.
Can I Make an Anonymous Loan? Yes. In the Pay Pal form, there is a place for Additional Instructions (optional). Just type in that you would like to be listed as "anonymous" and I will do my best.
Can We Lend as a Group? Yes. If you would like to make a group loan, use one person's Pay Pal account and tell me the name of your group in the "Additional Instructions" box on Pay Pal.
Is There a Minimum Required Loan? Yes. You must loan at least $1.
Is There a Maximum Loan I Can Give? No. You are welcome to fund an entire loan request if you would like.
When Will I Get Paid Back? You will be paid back in one lump sum when the loan is repaid by the original requestor.
How Will I Get Paid Back? Via Pay Pal, using the same Pay Pal account you used to make the loan in the first place.
What If the Requestor Defaults on the Loan? I cannot guarantee that the loans will be repaid. Please consider the risks involved in making a loan to another individual, whether it be to someone you know or a stranger on the Internet. My recommendation is to only loan as much as you could stand to lose without much heartburn. There is some old fashioned trust and faith required in making this work, and I happen to be an optimistic type of gal.
Do Loan Recipients Sign a Promissory Note? As of August 1, 2008, yes. Loans will not be distributed without a signed promissory note. As a lender, your first name will be included on the promissory note. PLEASE NOTE: I am *only* a facilitator/agent of the lender.
Can I Be Updated on the Child's Progress? Yes. I ask all loan recipients to provide updates and other news, which I will post to the site.
Inspired? Have a question or comment? Have an idea about how I could make Lend4Health better? Please contact me by clicking HERE.
Skilled? Want to help out? If you have a skill to lend to this effort, please click HERE to let me know!
Connected? Are you affiliated with or own a company that is related to the biomedical approach (organic food, supplements, GFCF food, HBOT sales, etc)? I am open to discussing ways your company can be involved. Click HERE to contact me about this.
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