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

This loan is being repaid!

First Posted On: June 21, 2010

Name: Logan T.

Age: 6 years old

Location: Illinois, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $1,200

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

Repayment Terms: 15 months ($80/month)

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

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

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

Thank you for your time and consideration."

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

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

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

Grandma Gini: $456
Bryan: $25
Michelle: $10
Bonnie (Jaden's mom): $5
Karen F: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100
Kathleen S: $50
Petra: $20 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Renee: $20 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Erin: $100 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Cathleen R: $15
Amy: $50
Karen T: $10
Trujillo-Martinez: $2 [Loan made at DAN! Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Cyndy: $10
Dhun: $20
Christine E: $10
Lee: $100 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Patricia S.: $80 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Jackie: $20 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Jennifer P: $37 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Bob & Joyce: $25 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Evan & Lisa: $25 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 22, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!

January 1, 2011: Promissory note sent to Mary for signature.

January 8, 2011: Signed promissory note received.

January 11, 2011: Loan of $1,200 disbursed via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 15 months of $80 each, beginning on February 15, 2011.

February 14, 2011: 1st repayment installment of $80 received, early (due February 15).

March 14, 2011: 2nd repayment installment of $80 received, early (due March 15).

April 12, 2011: 3rd repayment installment of $80 received, early (due April 15).

May 12, 2011: 4th repayment installment of $80 received, early (due May 15).

June 11, 2011: 5th repayment installment of $80 received, early (due June 15).

July 7, 2011: 6th repayment installment of $80 received, early (due July 15).

August 6, 2011: 7th repayment installment of $80 received, early (due August 15).

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

This loan is being repaid!

First Posted On: September 20, 2010

Name: Joshua Z.

Age: 5 years old

Location: South Carolina, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $450

Loan Needed For: TRIAD Profile test (blood & urine) for metabolic and nutritional needs

Repayment Terms: 12 months ($37.50/month)

Other Notes: Joshua's mom, Jackie, writes, "Joshua was diagnosed with autism at my urging. We knew something was not typical and refused to believe that he was just a 'Late Talker;' there were many other signs as well. Luckily with persistence and therapy, he is a high-functioning little guy with autism. We started Joshua on a regiment of Cod Liver Oil, chelation baths, and B12 Patches. We have seen much improvement in his abilities to focus, as well as a decrease in his anxiety!!

My husband is self employed as a contractor, and, lately, as with most people these days, we are struggling to make ends meet.

We are requesting a loan for the TRIAD test, which is from blood and urine, to get more information on Joshua's body's needs. The test covers: Vitamin and mineral sufficiency; Insufficiencies of carnitine and NAC; Oxidative stress and antioxidant sufficiency; Detoxification adequacy; Functional status of B-vitamins; Neurotransmitter metabolism; Mitochondrial energy production; Methylation sufficiency status; Lipoic acid and CoQ10 sufficiency; Specific markers of bacterial and yeast dysbiosis; Essential amino acids sufficiency; Food sensitivities; and Intestinal hyperpermeability."

Reference Provided By: Liz H. and Becky R.

Joshua's Community of Lenders:

Melissa: $10
Grandma Gini: $30
Karen T: $10
Pat: $5
Stephanie: $1
Cyndy: $5
Noel: $70
Petra: $10
Renee: $25
Dr. Matt: $100
Diane: $50
Marcy: $10
Margaret: $50
Martha: $20
Sheryl: $10
Lori B: $44

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 21, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!

December 27, 2010: Promissory note sent to Jackie for signature.

December 27, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

December 27, 2010: Loan of $450.00 disbursed to Jackie via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 12 months, beginning on February 15, 2011.

December 28, 2010: Thank you from Jackie: "To just say 'Thank You' seems so trivial. What you did for our family . . . for our Joshua, is beyond words! The way you all came together and gave from your hearts truly touched us. The support you showed will undoubtedly go a long way in assisting Joshua manage his autism. Within a few short months, we have seen significant progress in Joshua as he goes through the Brain Balance program in Greenville. Autism affects many families, and being given the chance to help our son is a godsend. So, THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity! All Our Love . . . Brian, Jackie, Joshua and Zachary"

February 1, 2011: 1st repayment installment of $37.50 received, early (due February 15).

March 6, 2011: 2nd repayment installment of $37.50 received, early (due March 15).

May 1, 2011: 3rd repayment installment (due April 15) marked past-due.

May 1, 2011: 4th repayment installment of $37.50 received, early (due May 15).

May 26, 2011: 5th repayment installment of $37.50 received, early (due June 15).

July 3, 2011: 6th repayment installment of $37.50 received, early (due July 15).

August 15, 2011: 7th repayment installment of $37.50 received, on-time (due August 15).

October 5, 2011: 8th repayment installment of $37.50 received, late (due September 15).

November 5, 2011: 9th repayment installment of $37.50 (due October 15) marked past-due.

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

This loan has been funded and disbursed!

First Posted: August 3, 2010

Name: Evan

Age: 8 years old

Location: Ohio, USA

Diagnosis: Autism, seizure disorder, immune deficiency

Loan Sought: $1,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evan's Community of Lenders:

Karen (Jordan & Logan's mom): $5
Grandma Gini: $20 ["In memory of Ev Riordan's birthday Aug. 4; from Jaden's repaid loan"]
Shirley: $20
Renee: $10
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 6th birthday of Lilly Grace Blankenship Aug. 7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Kris: $20
Abdus: $10
Anonymous: $20
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 39th wedding anniversary of Sandi & Bob Wilson Aug. 22, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $196 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 59th birthday of Jeff Myers on Aug. 27, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Bahar: $5 ["I am 8 years old too. I hope you feel better soon!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 8th wedding anniversary of Angela & Kyle Skinner Aug. 3l, 20l0. CHEERS!!! (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Dr. Matt: $100 ["I am challenging doctors from all specialties to Lend4Health."]
The 5 Lunsfords: $25 [Cinco de Linco!]
Karen F: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Melinda: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Cathleen R: $15
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Tori's 38th birthday Sept. 6, 20l0. CHEERS!!! Keep smiling! (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 59th birthday of Mike Connelly Sept. 24, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Karen T: $5
Devin: $20 [Loan made at DAN! Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Timothy: $2 [Loan made at DAN! Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Twyla: $1 [Loan made at DAN! Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Peter: $20 [Loan made at DAN! Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Stephanie: $1 [Loan made at DAN! Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Charlotte: $20
Cyndy: $10
Michelle O: $10 [Re-loan from Raymond's repaid loan]
MaryBeth: $5 [Re-loan from Raymond's repaid loan]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $25 [Re-loan from Raymond's repaid loan]
Petra: $10
Karen T (again): $5
Joan: $25
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 6th birthday of K on Dec. 5, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Karen F (again): $22 [Re-loan from Kosta's repaid loan]
Karen T (again): $25 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
John: $10 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Jana: $11 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Petra (again): $45 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Karen F (again): $90 [Re-allocated fromMilo's closed loan]
SpectrumHope.com: $20 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Shirley M: $5 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Jessica P: $15 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Bonnie (Jaden's mom): $5 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Jeannette: $27 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
MaryBeth: $10 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Kathleen B: $10

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 11, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!

January 18, 2011: Promissory note sent to Andrea for signature.

January 20, 2011: Signed promissory note received.

January 21, 2011: Loan of $1,000 disbursed to Andrea via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 12 monthly installments of $83.33, beginning on August 1, 2011.