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

This loan has been disbursed!

First Posted: April 30, 2010

Name: Christian

Age: 6 years old

Location: Washington, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $4,000

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

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

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

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

Reference Provided By: Sara R. and Jana T.

Christian's Community of Lenders:

Jana: $10
Bonnie (Jaden's mom): $10
Grandma Gini: $10
Jeannette: $27
Grandma Gini (again): $10
Jana (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Renee: $5 ["In honor of my Aunt Anne Marie, who passed away this week."]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Megan: $20 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco, dedicated to all those awesome momma warriors out there"]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jana (again): $5
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Sheryl: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jana (again): $20 ["Good luck Christian. Hope you have a nice summer."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10
Joan: $25 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100
Kathleen S: $100 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Renee (again): $10 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $10
Grandma Gini (again): $10
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Irene's repaid loan; September Cinco de Linco!]
Michelle: $20 [Re-loaned from Joseph's repaid loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Joan (again): $25 [Cinco de Linco]
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 Grandparents Day Sept. l2, 2010 (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Lori K: $10 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan]
Amy C: $50
Barbara F: $20 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 26th birthday of Kristin Clay September 28, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Lisa M: $25 [Re-loaned from Irene's repaid loan]
Scott: $50 [Re-loaned from Will's closed loan]
Bridget: $21 [Re-loaned from Will's closed loan]
Patti B: $5 [Re-loaned from Will's closed loan]
Robyn: $5 [Re-loaned from Will's closed loan]
Namita: $5 [Re-loaned from Will's closed loan]
Alanna: $5 [Re-loaned from Will's closed loan]
Karen T (again): $5
Joan (again): $25 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Kara: $10 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Stephanie: $1 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Jan: $5 [Loan made at DAN Conference in Long Beach, CA]
Cyndy: $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 24th birthday of Rebekah Joyce Clay on Oct. 20, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Milo A's repaid loan]
Karen F (again): $10 [Re-loaned from a repaid loan]
Maureen: $5
Bill K: $50 [Re-loaned from Milo's repaid loan]
Petra (again): $10
Karen T (again): $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 6th birthday of K on Dec. 5, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Giuseppe: $50
Steven S: $20 ["Best wishes, keep at it! From a fortunate family with a recovered child."]
Karen F (again): $20 [Re-loaned from Emily's repaid loan]
Robin & Milo: $5 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Julia: $30 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Laurie: $10 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Michaela & Jaafar: $15 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Jack R: $20 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Katherine (Adam's mom): $25 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Joan F: $5 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Jennifer W: $20 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Kathy B: $35 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Kay: $20
Dinakar: $10
Sheryl (again): $5 [Loan made from Zachary's repaid loan]
Cathy: $5 [Re-loaned from Zachary's repaid loan]
Joan (again): $75 ["Best of luck"]
Sean: $5 [Re-loaned from Zachary's repaid loan]
Karen F (again): $25 [Re-loaned from Zachary's repaid loan]
Lynn S: $10 [Re-loaned from Zachary's repaid loan]
Dimitrios: $20
Sheryl (again): $10 [Loan made from Jake's repaid loan]
Robyn P: $25 ["Good Luck!"]
Patricia S: $100 ["Praying this loan can be funded quickly. I am so blessed that my daughter has had great results with biomedical. May you be blessed also."]
Bonnie (Jaden's mom, again): $5
Melissa D: $20
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $1,505 [Re-loaned from Sawyrr's repaid loan]
Jana (again): $10 ["Hugs to you Christian! Love from us folks in Medical Lake."]
Robyn P (again): $25 ["Best of luck. HBOT helped my nieces dramatically. Hope it does as much for Christian."]
Julie P: $15 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]

Linne B: $250 ["GreatCall Inc. the creators of the Jitterbug cell phone in Carlsbad, CA raised $250 during April Autism Awareness Month to help kids and families with Autism. We are very excited to help Christian and his family. This is a gift and does not need to be paid back."]

Karen F (again): $20
Karen F (again): $10 [Loan made from Dylan's repaid loan]
Hasan & Asuman: $25 [Loan made from Jake's repaid loan]
Sandra C: $10
Heather (Brock's mom): $25
Cathleen R: $15
Yeilany: $20
Sheryl: $10 [Re-loaned from Elisha & Ethan's repaid loan]
Karen F (again): $25 [Re-loaned from Elisha & Ethan's repaid loan]
Joan (again): $25 [Re-loaned from Elisha & Ethan's repaid loan]
Julia (again): $30
Patricia S (again): $50 ["Praying you get this funded real soon. Best wishes."]
Rachel M: $40 ["From one mom to another, wishing you all the best for your sweet boy!"]
Karen F (again): $20
Joan (again): $25
Diana: $25 ["Celebrating Ryan's 29th birthday on July 28"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

July 31, 2011: The ChipIn for Christian's loan has ended. This loan was partially funded.

August 7, 2011: Promissory note sent to Tanya for signature.

August 8, 2011: Signed promissory note received.

August 8, 2011: Check for $3,441 (loan) sent to Tanya. A check for $250 (donation/gift) also was sent to Tanya but does not need to be repaid. This loan of $3,441 is scheduled to be repaid over 24 months, starting on September 15, 2011.

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

This loan has been fully funded!

First Posted: May 27, 2010

Name: Andrew

Age: 6 years old

Location: Missouri, USA

Diagnosis: Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration Disorder

Loan Sought: $2,000

Loan Needed For: HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] dives

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andrew's Community of Lenders:

Kathryn: $100
Karen F: $25
Rachel: $10
Chrissy: $10
Jenie: $50
Sue: $25
Amy: $10
Michael L: $10
Angelique: $5
Emma: $25

--Andrew's mom, Dana, saved $20 for his HBOT. The goal amount has been reduced by $20.--

Megan: $25
Jeanne & Charlie: $50 ["Much love to you Dana and Andrew!! We'll get this loan funded ASAP! <3 Jeanne and Charlie"]
Petra: $50 ["From my gang to yours, with love..xoxo"]
Cathleen: $50
Bonnie (Jaden C's mom): $5
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Memorial Day"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100 [Partially from re-loan of Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy cinco de Linco (a bit late..)"]
Renee: $10 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]

--Andrew's mom, Dana, is saving $5 that she received from Tatum's repaid loan to her. The goal amount has been reduced by $5.--

Renee (again): $5 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]
Renee (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Levi's repaid loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 4th birthday of Ethan Robert Blankenship on Aug. 7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Sheri: $55 [Re-allocated from Will's closed loan]

--Andrew's mom, Dana, saved $20 for his HBOT. The goal amount has been reduced by $20.--

Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Joseph T's repaid loan; September Cinco de Linco!]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["In memory of Vicki Hess who would have been 66 on Sept. 2, 20l0. (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Angie (Sam's mom): $20
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Cathleen R: $10
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Tori's 38th birthday Sept. 6, 20l0. CHEERS!!! Keep smiling! (from Irene's repaid loan)"]
Dana (Andrew's mom): $18 [From Irene's repaid loan]
Karen T (again): $5
Tommy: $5
Claudia: $5
Stephanie: $1
Twyla: $1
Cyndy: $5
Petra (again): $20
Karen T (again): $5
Angie (Sam's mom): $36
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 6th birthday of K on Dec. 5, 2010. CHEERS!!!"]
Dhun: $20 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Carson's family: $10 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Dinakar: $5
Jeanne & Charlie (again): $99 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Hank: $10 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Carolyn: $25 [Re-allocated from Milo's closed loan]
Steven S.: $20 ["To celebrate our son's recovery from sensory issues, and so you know it can be done."]
Kay: $20
Dinakar (again): $15
Melinda: $10 [Re-loaned from Zachary's repaid loan]
Joan (again): $50
Angela S: $20 [re-loaned from Zachary's repaid loan]
Melinda (again): $30 ["HBOT was wonderful for Joshua ... Hope you see many many gains for Andrew Dana!"]
Carson's family: $10 [Re-loaned from Zachary's repaid loan. "We wish you the best Andrew! Sending blessings your way!"]
Petra (again): $15 [Re-loaned from Sevyn's repaid loan]
Karen F (again): $20 [Re-loaned from Sevyn's repaid loan]
Robyn P: $25 ["Best of luck!"]
Patricia S: $200 ["Reloan from Aaron plus some. Praying you can get this fulfilled soon. I am blessed that biomedical has helped my daughter so much!"]
Karen F (again): $30
Noel: $25
Bonnie (Jaden's mom, again): $5
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $440 [Re-loaned from Sawyrr's repaid loan]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

April 30, 2011: This loan has been funded! The amount of the loan is $1,955.

May 7, 2011: Promissory note sent to Dana for signature.

May 22, 2011: Loan of $1,955 disbursed to Dana via check.

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

This loan has been 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).

February 11, 2012: 8th repayment installment of $80 received, late (due September 15).

February 11, 2012: 9th repayment installment of $80 received, early (due October 15).

February 11, 2012: 10th repayment installment of $80 received, early (due November 15).

February 11, 2012: 11th repayment installment of $80 received, late (due December 15).

February 11, 2012: 12th repayment installment of $80 received, late (due January 15).

February 23, 2012: 13th repayment installment of $80 received, late (due February 15).

April 4, 2012: 14th repayment installment of $80 received, late (due March 15).

April 24, 2012: 15th repayment installment of $80 received, late (due April 15).

This loan has now been repaid in full!

December 30, 2012: All lenders for Logan have been repaid their original loan amounts via PayPal.

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 partially forgiven and partially repaid

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.

NOTE: Evan was tragically hit by a car and is currently recovering from multiple severe injuries, including to his brain. Upon learning of this, many of his Lend4Health lenders forgave their portions of the loan, and Dr. Devin Houston of Houston Enzymes covered the loans for those who did not contact me. This means that this loan was partially forgiven ($635) and partially repaid by Dr. Houston ($365).

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

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.

February 11, 2012: 9th repayment of $50 (due October 15) received, early.

February 11, 2012: 10th repayment of $50 (due November 15) received, early.

February 11, 2012: 11th repayment of $50 (due December 15) received, early.

February 11, 2012: 12th repayment of $50 (due January 15, 2012) received, early.

June 9, 2012: 13th repayment of $50 (due February 15, 2012) received, early.

June 9, 2012: 14th repayment of $50 (due March 15, 2012) received, early.

June 9, 2012: 15th repayment of $50 (due April 15, 2012) received, early.

June 9, 2012: 16th repayment of $50 (due May 15, 2012) received, early.

June 9, 2012: 17th repayment of $50 (due June 15, 2012) received, early.

July 9, 2012: 18th repayment of $50 (due July 15, 2012) received, early.

August 8, 2012: 19th repayment of $50 (due August 15, 2012) received, early.

September 10, 2012: 20th repayment of $50 (due September 15, 2012) received, early.

October 15, 2012: 21st repayment of $50 (due October 15, 2012) received, on-time.

November 13, 2012: 22nd repayment of $50 (due November 15, 2012) received, early.

December 3, 2012: 23rd repayment of $50 (due December 15, 2012) received, early.

December 3, 2012: 24th repayment of $50 (due January 15, 2012) received, early.

This loan has been repaid in full, one month before its due date!

December 30, 2012: All lenders have been repaid their original loan amounts via PayPal.

Thank you note from Ben's mom, Karen:

"Dear Lend4Health Friends, we would like to thank you for your support by lending finances for our son Ben to receive H-Bot treatments. We have seen some steady improvements with him cognitively over the past year. I shared before how he allows us to put a bandage or bandaid on his hand without immediately tearing it off and recently he allowed us to put gloves on him. It was very exciting because in the past he would quickly take them off. Yesterday he wore them for two hours after he came inside! He also has been giving us way more eye contact, lots and lots of hugs with giggles. He gives lots of interaction while tossing balls. He is doing more things on his own instead of waiting for us to do it for him. For example, one of Ben’s favorite toys is a yellow shape sorter. Once he has finished putting all the shapes in the container he now takes the lid off, dumps the shapes out then puts the lid back on so he can do it again. I know this sounds really simple but we are rejoicing in the little things that he has never done before. I believe Ben understands more of what we say and he is responding in a very positive way. Another cute thing he is doing when we play a "pick up his toys" game. We sit his toy bin in front of him and he helps put the balls and toys away. When he comes to a toy he likes he sits it beside him on the couch so he can play with it later. Before long he has several sitting beside him. It is really neat to see him pick and choose which ones he wants to put away and which ones he wants to keep beside him. We are very excited because he has not shown this kind of awareness before. Thank you so much again for believing in us and allowing us to borrow the finances for his treatments. We hope we will be able to get Ben additional H-Bot treatments again someday. Thank you for making this possible! God bless you all abundantly. Happy New Year!
Karen, Vince and Ben"

 

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.

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

This loan is past-due.

First Posted: May 18, 2010

Name: CJP

Age: 4 years old

Location: Ohio, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CJP's Community of Lenders:

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

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

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

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

August 6, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

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

July 1, 2011: The 1st installment of $47.08 (due October 1, 2010) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 2nd installment of $47.08 (due November 1, 2010) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 3rd installment of $47.08 (due December 1, 2010) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 4th installment of $47.08 (due January 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 5th installment of $47.08 (due February 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 6th installment of $47.08 (due March 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 7th installment of $47.08 (due April 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 8th installment of $47.08 (due May 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

July 1, 2011: The 9th installment of $47.08 (due June 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.