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

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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: $1,200

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

Repayment Terms: 24 monthly payments ($50/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.

Special Note #2: Click HERE to download a free toolbar for your computer that will generate $0.10 for Ben's treatment from every click on a sponsored link!

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

Ben's Community of Lenders:

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]
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]
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)"]
Patricia S: $100 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!! Best wishes to you!!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Patti B: $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Tori's 38th birthday Sept. 6, 20l0. CHEERS!!! Keep smiling! (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
The Baileys: $20 ["Our prayers are with Ben's family. We are in agreement the Ben will be healed!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Angela Skinner's 34th birthday Sept. l9, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 67th birthday of Lyman Welch Sept. 24, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Karen T: $5
James: $20 [Loan made at DAN! conference in Long Beach, CA]
Stephanie: $1 [Loan made at DAN! conference in Long Beach, CA]
Twyla: $1 [Loan made at DAN! conference in Long Beach, CA]
Cyndy: $10
Petra (again): $10
Karen T (again): $5
Lee: $500 ["Get better!"]
Karen F (again): $20
Karen F (again): $5
Heather (Brock's mom): $20 ["Best wishes for Ben. God Bless you as parents for never giving up on Ben. You make me remember that new things are possible. ALWAYS and ALL WAYS!"]
The Lunsfords: $103 ["Happy Holidays to you BEN!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 3, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!

December 6, 2010: Promissory note to sent to Karen for signature.

December 8, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

December 8, 2010: Loan of $1,200 disbursed to Karen via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 24 months, beginning on February 15, 2011.

December 16, 2010: Thank you note from Karen: "We want to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for funding the loan for Ben. We started the HBOT treatments today and he did great. I don't know if it is a coincidence, but he has been happy all afternoon :) Yea! May you be blessed abundantly, above and beyond what you could ever ask or think. You have hearts of gold and you will be rewarded for your thoughtfulness of others. We will keep you updated on Ben's progress. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!"

February 8, 2011: 1st repayment of $50 (due February 15) received, early.

March 7, 2011: 2nd repayment of $50 (due March 15) received, early.

April 11, 2011: 3rd repayment of $50 (due April 15) received, early.

May 5, 2011: 4th repayment of $50 (due May 15) received, early.

June 8, 2011: 5th repayment of $50 (due June 15) received, early.

July 11, 2011: 6th repayment of $50 (due July 15) received, early.

July 19, 2011: Update from Karen: "Ben is up and down. We found out he has had kidney stones probably since at least last year when all of the behaviors started again. We have tried a lot of things but nothing big has happened. When he is not in pain, he is very happy. Hoping to do a colonic with him. I will do one first to see what it is like. I have heard a lot of good things about them and his main issues are gut related. Disappointed that we didn't see better results with the Hyperbaric treatments but do feel they had to have helped, and he probably needs so much more because he is an adult. I don't know if we will do HBOT again. Our focus has been trying to keep him in our home because the State is fighting against giving 24-hour care for him. Then once we get that, we have to find the right people. We will get there. I haven't given up yet."

August 8, 2011: 7th repayment of $50 (due August 15) received, early.

September 7, 2011: 8th repayment of $50 (due September 15) received, early.

Make a Microloan for 2-yr old Aaron's Health!

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted: October 1, 2010

Name: Aaron

Age: 2 years old

Location: Michigan, USA

Diagnosis: Dyspraxia

Loan Sought: $300

Loan Needed For: Initial appointment with DAN doctor

Repayment Terms: 3 monthly payments ($100/month)

Other Notes: Aaron's mom, Laura, writes, "Aaron is our third child and the only boy. He has two older sisters (Ava 6 and Ana 4). Aaron just turned 2 years old and is the best little boy I know. We knew something was up between ages 15-18 months. At that time he had a few words he would use regularly and spontaneously and after a round of illnesses and ear infections we noticed marked regression. He became inward and aggressive and stopped playing with his favorite toys and stopped any imaginative play he knew. We began a very limited diet with him as he seems to have the same food intolerances as his sisters, and that has brought back his charming character. Recently, he has seen a pediatric neurologist to rule out seizure disorders and genetic abnormalities to give his developmental apraxia of speech a reason. So far the OAT test she ran came back grossly abnormal, and he has 3 metabolic genetic abnormalities. His "normal" doctors have no idea how to deal with this and have pretty much left us on our own. He has many of the physical ailments autistic children have (as do my daughters), but I believe we have spared them through diet and EFA supplements. For Aaron, I have my concerns because he is a boy, he is not talking (but wants to!), and he is falling off his growth curve (he has not gained any weight in one year and is down to the 5th % for weight and 15% for height). So I thought our DAN! doctor might be able to bring Aaron to a full functioning 2 year old before more symptoms get added to the dyspraxia. He is currently in speech therapy and we are hopeful it will work.

We could really benefit from this loan because my husband has been laid off from work for 2 years and just recently got hired as a local driver for a local company. He is working full time but for minimum wage. And we are trying to catch up for being without any income for 3 months. I am currently in school but this will end in September. At that time, I hope to focus on getting Aaron where he needs to be. (speech doctor appts and cooking the foods that he needs on any special diets)."

Reference Provided By: The office of Aaron's DAN doctor, and one other individual, who requested her name not be posted on the Internet.

Aaron's Community of Lenders:

Bonnie: $5
Heather (Brock's mom): $15
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates the 54th birthday of Kent Clay on Oct. 3, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Karen T: $5
Eileen: $30 ["Anything for Aaron!"]
Martin & Ruby: $10 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Petra C: $30
Susan: $10 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Susanne: $5 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Trina: $5 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Stephanie: $1 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Melissa: $20 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Cyndy: $5 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]

A gift of $50 was received from Ben's mom, Karen. "Planting a seed for Ben."

Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 48th birthday of Michael Clay on October 9, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 4th birthday of Kathryn Marie Brady on Oct. l5, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Cyndy (again): $20
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 68th birthday of Lucy K. Cox on October l9, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Patricia: $39

UPDATE - UPDATE - UPDATE

October 20, 2010: This loan has been funded! The amount of the loan is $250.

October 21, 2010: Promissory note has been sent to Laura for signature.

October 24, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

October 25, 2010: Loan of $250 + gift of $50 disbursed to Laura via check in mail. The loan of $250 is scheduled to be repaid in one lump sum, due March 1, 2011.

March 11, 2011: Lump-sum repayment of $250 received.

March 11, 2011: This loan has been repaid in full!

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

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.

Julian's Community of Lenders:

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."]
Grandma & Jimmy (again): $165 ["Love ya lots!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

September 4, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!

September 7, 2010: Promissory note sent to Rachel for signature.

September 7, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

September 8, 2010: Loan of $500 disbursed via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 9 months, beginning on November 15, 2010.

October 1, 2010: Update from Rachel: "I just wanted to send you and our great lenders an update. So far Julian has been doing great with hyperbaric therapy (HBOT). We are doing daily treatments and he even asks every morning when he gets out of bed, "Are we going in spaceship mom?" Calling it a "spaceship" has made it fun for him to want to get in, and, since day one, he has had no problem getting in it at all. He has been having spontaneous language and so far we are happy with his progress. We are about halfway thru our treatments. I'm happy to share that Thurs. 30th Sept.
Julian turned 7 yrs. old!! We will be celebrating his bday this weekend along with
family/friends. Thank you again for all those who've supported us along the way! It has meant so much to our family!"

November 12, 2010: The 1st repayment of $55.56 has been received, early (due November 15).

December 14, 2010: The 2nd repayment of $55.56 has been received, early (due December 15).

January 13, 2011: The 3rd repayment of $55.56 has been received, early (due January 15). An overpayment of $0.04 also was received, which will be applied toward the final installment due.

February 14, 2011: The 4th repayment of $55.56 has been received, early (due February 15).

February 14, 2011: A partial payment on the 5th installment in the amount of $44.44 has been received. The remaining amount due on this installment is $11.12. It will be due on March 15, 2011.

March 14, 2011: The remaining amount due on the 5th installment ($11.12) has been received, early.

March 14, 2011: The 6th installment of $55.56 has been received, early (due April 15).

March 14, 2011: A partial payment on the 7th installment of $33.32 has been received. The remaining amount due on this installment is $22.24. It will be due on May 15.

May 2, 2011: Remaining amount on the 7th installment received, early.

May 2, 2011: The 8th installment has been received, early.

May 2, 2011: The 9th installment has been received, early.

May 2, 2011: This loan has been repaid in full!

May 8, 2011: Original loan amounts have been repaid to the lenders via PayPal.

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, but it has not been disbursed because the family cannot be reached.

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: $186
>> Jackie: $20
>> Petra (Salamander & Potatey's mom): $45
>> Karen F: $90
>> Jeanne & Charlie: $99
>> Jennifer P: $37
>> Hank: $10
>> Renee: $25
>> Martha: $20
>> Carolyn: $25
>> Evan & Lisa: $25
>> Dhun: $20
>> Robin & Milo: $5
>> Julia: $30
>> Laurie: $10
>> Jessica P: $15
>> Michaela & Jaafar: $15
>> Dana C: $20
>> Bob & Joyce: $25
>> Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7
>> Margaret: $50
>> Jack R: $20
>> Diane: $50
>> Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10
>> Karen T: $25
>> Katherine (Adam's mom): $25
>> Bonnie (Jaden C's mom): $5
>> MaryBeth: $10 ["In Memory of Mason www.largerthanlife-masonnance.blogspot.com"]
>> Penny (Logan's mom): $10
>> Noel: $45
>> Joan F: $5
>> SpectrumHope.com: $20
>> Lee: $100
>> Jennifer W: $20
>> Patricia S: $80
>> Jeannette: $27
>> Lori: $44
>> Kathy B: $35
>> Shirley: $5
>> Jana: $11
>> Dr. Matt: $100
>> Marcy: $10
>> Carson's family: $10
>> Sheryl: $10
>> Anonymous: $26

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

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

December 7, 2010: After several attempts at contacting this family, it has been decided that this loan will be closed. The lenders have been contacted and given various options on what to do with the funds they loaned to Milo's family, including withdrawing the funds or rolling them over to another child.