Make a Microloan for 5-yr old Max's Health!

This loan has been fully funded!

First Posted: September 7, 2009

Name: Max

Age: 5 years old

Location: Oklahoma, USA

Diagnosis: PDD-NOS [Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified], ADHD, & Sensory Processing Disorder

Loan Sought: $880 [reduced from $1,080 on Dec. 22, 2009]

Loan Needed For: Urine Porphyrins test at Laboratoire de Biologie Medicale ($120); Urine Panel (Ep NE Dop, Ser, Gly, Tau, GABA, Glu, PEA, His, Cr, $225); Organic Acids Test (Urine, $240); Gluten/Casein Peptide (Urine, $110); Bloodwork ($200); Copay for Dr. Rao ($35); and First round of supplements ($150).

Note: On Dec. 22, the family reduced the loan request by $200 because insurance has decided to cover part of the labwork.

Repayment Terms: 12 months ($73.33/month)

Other Notes: Max's mom, Jenifer, writes, "My son Max is 5 years old, and was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder and PDD-NOS when he was 3 years old. We are doing a couple of supplements already, and are pursuing the GF/CF [gluten-free/casein-free] diet, but have not as yet had any tests done, or been to a DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor. Max is a smart, fun, funny, and happy little boy, who is eager to learn, and is always ready to hit the ground running! I feel that his potential can only be maximized by pursuing a biomedical approach to his treatment. I am a single mom with only one income, and these expenses on top of normal, day-to-day expenses make it next to impossible to do anything. I hope that you will consider us for a loan. Thanks!"

Special Note: Max's DAN! doctor has requested that the labwork/tests be done prior to their first appointment, scheduled for January 8, 2010 [re-scheduled from November 5, 2009].

Reference Provided By: Robin H, Laurie M, and Lara H.

Max's Community of Lenders:

Grandma Gini: $37 ["In honor of Tori's 37th birthday on September 6, 2009."]
Joy: $50 ["From Joy & Richard, with love"]
Laurie: $50 ["Hi Max! Wonderful little man with an awesome smile!"]
Mary: $25
Gretchen: $50 ["From gramma & grampa with love!"]
Ellen: $100 ["Good luck Max,we will be praying for good results in getting the money you need and good healing from your treatments."] Note: This loan was re-loaned from Tristen's repaid loan, which was also a re-loan from Sawyrr's repaid loan!
Charles: $50 ["Glad to help!"]
Cheryl: $25 ["Good luck Max."]
Ricardo: $25
Petra: $25 ["Because today, I can..."]
Karen F: $5
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Jennifer T: $10
A: $50 ["Very best wishes to Max & family from our family in New Zealand"]
Stacy: $10
Kendall: $50 ["Happy to help little Max! Good luck!"]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Max! May God bless your way to recovery!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $20 ["To celebrate the marriage of Kelly Ann Trevisan and Adam Robert Clay on October l0, 2009, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania."]
Evan & Lisa: $10
Karyn: $20 [Re-loaned from Jaden's repaid loan, which was re-loaned from Carson's repaid loan]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Mohamad: $30
Karen F (again): $10 ["Happy Birthday Max!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["To celebrate the 40th birthday of Melissa V. Carlson Nov. 22, 2009!"]
Diane M: $35
Petra (again): $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."]
Tracy F: $20 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan request.]
Heather D. $5 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan request.]
Diane (again): $20 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan request.]
Tracy F (again): $20 [Re-loaned from Jeremy's repaid loan.]
Karen F (again): $10
Jeanne (again): $50 [Re-allocated from Izaiah's closed loan request.]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 22, 2009: This loan has been funded!

December 22, 2009: Promissory note sent to Jenifer for signature.