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 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 Jaden's Health!

This loan is being repaid.

Photo: Jaden with his cousin. "Jaden is one year older than her, they love to play together."

First Posted On: November 3, 2009

Name: Jaden

Age: 4 years old

Location: Utah, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $950

Loan Needed For: MB-12 shots, DAN! doctor appointment ($250/hr), suppliments (cod liver oil, zinc, probiotics, calcium, GSE), and an IgG food sensitivity test.

Repayment Terms: 15 months ($63.33/month)

Other Notes: Jaden's mom, Jodene, writes, "Jaden was a typical baby, reaching all developmental milestones. He began to show signs of regression around 2 years old. Jaden has been gf/cf/sf [gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free] for 14 months. Prior to this he was in the midst of a slow regression. He is now showing progress. He recently learned to ride his bike, and learned the alphabet in one day! Jaden loves people and he loves animals. Jaden's autism manifests itself through communication and sensory needs. Jaden is working very hard at speaking, and we yearn for the day he can communicate verbally."

Special Note: This is the second Lend4Health loan for Jaden's family. Their first loan was repaid on-time. You can read about the first loan HERE.

Reference Provided By: References are not needed for second-time Lend4Health families who are in good standing.

Jaden's Community of Lenders:

Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Welcome back to Lend4Health & happy cinco de linco today!"]
Karen F: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Dana C: $5 ["Merry Christmas!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["lst Cinco de Linco of 20l0. Live HEALTHY!"]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Michelle: $20 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $18 ["In loving memory of Tori's grandma Marjorie, a true angel, on her birthday Jan. 8, 20l0"]
Dana C (again): $5
Valerie: $25
Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Renee (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dana C (again): $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Melinda: $10
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Glen Hess's 68th birthday Feb. 4, 20l0"]
Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba, whom we miss so much: Can't wait to hear about all your improvements with the DAN appointment, MB12 shots and supplements. Wishing you healing."]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne & Charlie (again): $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Linne: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Sandra: $10 [Re-loaned from a repaid loan]
Helen: $10 ["Keep the Faith and pray for help for all families who have to deal with this."]
Jan: $420 ["JADEN...HAPPY CINCO DE LINCO...A DAY LATE! (FUNDED BY LOAN REPAYMENTS FROM ETHAN & ALEX, EZEKIEL, and KAREN & MEGAN)"]
Renee (again): $5 [Reloaned from repaid loans]
Noel: $51 [Re-loaned from repaid loans]
Melissa: $5
Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["in memory of Tori's Grandpa Clay's March ll birthday"]
Jennifer P: $10
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy 30th birthday to Tori's cousin Matt Miller on March l4, 20l0"]
Penny (Logan's Family): $5
Cyndy: $20
Joan: $25 ["Good Luck......"]
Victoria: $10
Melinda (again): $20
Cindy B: $5
Joan (again): $21 ["Happy St Patrick's Day....."]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

March 17, 2010: Loan fully funded!

March 17, 2010: Promissory note sent to Jodi for signature.

March 18, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

March 18, 2010: Loan of $950 sent to Jodi via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 15 months, beginning on May 15, 2010.

May 25, 2010: 1st repayment installment of $63.33 received, late (due May 15).

July 2, 2010: 2nd repayment (due June 15) has been marked past-due.

July 21, 2010: 3rd repayment installment of $63.33 received, late (due July 15).

October 5, 2010: 4th repayment (due August 15) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: 5th repayment (due September 15) has been marked past-due.

October 12, 2010: 6th repayment (due October 15) of $63.33 received, early.

January 21, 2011: 7th repayment (due November 15) has been marked past-due.

January 21, 2011: 8th repayment (due December 15) has been marked past-due.

January 21, 2011: 9th repayment (due January 15, 2011) has been marked past-due.

January 21, 2011: Update from Jodene: "I'm way far behind on my payments, but I plan to have it paid off in February. Jaden is doing well. We just did another food allergy and toxic element test, and I'm awaiting results. Thanks for everything. I sincerely appreciate your efforts!"

March 2, 2011: The 9th repayment of $63.33 (due January 15) has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

March 2, 2011: The 10th repayment of $63.33 (due February 15) has been received. It has been marked late.

March 2, 2011: The 11th repayment of $63.33 (due March 15) has been received. It has been marked early. An overpayment of $1.01 also was received. It has been applied to the final installment due.

June 28, 2011: The 12th installment of $63.33 (due April 15) has been marked past-due.

June 28, 2011: The 13th installment of $63.33 (due May 15) has been marked past-due.

June 28, 2011: The 14th installment of $63.33 (due June 15) has been marked past-due.

June 28, 2011: A partial payment on the 15th installment of $50 has been received. The remaining amount due for this installment (due on July 15) is now $12.37.

June 30, 2011: The remaining amount due on the 15th installment ($12.37) has been received. This installment has been made in full and was received early.

September 8, 2011: The balance remaining past-due on this loan is $506.64.

September 8, 2011: A repayment in the amount of $62.37 has been made. The balance remaining past-due on this loan is now $444.27.

December 1, 2011: The 2nd repayment installment (which was due June 15, 2010) has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

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

This loan is being repaid.

First Posted On: October 15, 2009

Name: Noah N.

Age: 2 1/2 years old

Location: Louisiana, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $650 [reduced from $1000 on 1/8/10]

Loan Needed For: Supplements recommended by Noah's DAN! doctor, Stephanie Cave, at their initial appointment. Supplements include zinc, magnesium, DHA, oral MB12, nystatin, enzymes, epsom salts, Super Nu Thera, and riboflavin.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($36.11/month).

Other Notes: Noah's mom, Cherish, writes: "Noah is 2 1/2 and was diagnosed April 24, 2009. He is a very lovable child and gets his feelings hurt very easily. Noah also has a 1 year old brother. I am pursuing this treatment because I truly believe in it. He is on special vitamins and we have taken away some gluten and casein items and this has made a big improvement. That is why I want to know if he is truly allergic to it. I need this loan because I am a single mother with little support. It is very difficult. I just want to be able to give my child the best chance I can possibly give him in life and I need help doing that. This will greatly be appreciated more than anyone will know."

Special Note: Cherish learned about Lend4Health on Facebook.

Reference Provided By: Janell L. and Genevieve G. Appointment confirmed by the office of Dr. Cave.

Noah N's Community of Lenders:

Kathleen B: $5
Grandma Gini: $15 ["Celebrates cousin Janet's granddaughter, Kathryn Marie's 3rd birthday Oct. l5, 2009, in Oregon"]
Petra: $10 ["In honor of Karen F's birthday."]
Julie: $50
Evan & Lisa: $10
Bonnie: $10
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["May God bless you on your way to recovery Noah!"]
Karen F: $10
Patty: $10
Dhun: $10
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco, Noah. Keep smiling!"]
Tracy: $15
Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["To honor Tori's grandfather, Charles Welch, an Army soldier who was shot & buried in the Philippines during World War II, a member of The Greatest Generation."]
Petra: $10 ["In honor of my mom's birthday.. Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Derek: $5 [Re-allocated from Izaiah's closed loan request.]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"]
Grandma Gini (again): $28 ["Celebrates the 34th wedding anniversary of Charline & Jeff Myers. Keep warm with your family in Wisconsin."]
Grandma Gini (again): $31 ["Celebrates Grandma Mary Francis New Years Eve birthday Dec. 3l, 2009."]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Autism is treatable and our kids can recover! Best wishes to you Noah! Hope that you get fully funded soon little guy!"]
Petra (again): $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne: $5 [Happy Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["1st Cinco de Linco of 2010 LIVE HEALTHY!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

January 30, 2010: This loan request has been ended early at the request of Noah's mom, Cherish. She would like to use the amount that has been funded to date to begin his treatment.

January 30, 2010: Promissory note sent to Cherish for signature.

February 8, 2010: Loan of $338 disbursed!

March 21, 2010: Update from Cherish: "Noah can actually say his vowel sounds now and is starting to babble a lot more. I can't wait till he talks. Thank you for getting us started."

April 7, 2010: 1st repayment installment of $18.78 received late (due April 1). An overpayment of $1.22 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

April 30, 2010: 2nd repayment installment of $18.78 received early (due May 1). An overpayment of $1.22 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

April 30, 2010: Update from Cherish: "Just wanted to thank you so much again. Could you thank everyone who gave Noah money? UPDATE: Since Noah has started on his supplements, he now says vowel sounds and some words. He also knows how to jump now, roll, kick, and throw a ball. He recently just learned how to totally undress himself. Thank you so much!"

June 1, 2010: 3rd repayment installment of $18.78 received on-time (due June 1). An overpayment of $1.22 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

July 2, 2010: 4th repayment installment of $18.78 received on-time (due July 1). An overpayment of $1.22 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

July 30, 2010: 5th repayment installment of $18.78 received early (due August 1). An overpayment of $1.22 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

November 5, 2010: 6th repayment installment of $18.78 received late (due September 1). This installment was made as a gift from one of Noah's lenders.

November 5, 2010: 7th repayment installment of $18.78 received late (due October 1). This installment was made as a gift from one of Noah's lenders.

November 5, 2010: Partial payment of $2.44 received on 8th repayment installment (due November 1). This payment was made as a gift from one of Noah's lenders. The remaining amount due on the 8th installment is $16.34.

November 8, 2010: Remainder of 8th repayment installment received. The installment due November 1 has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due." An overpayment of $3.66 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

November 8, 2010: Update from Cherish: "I just wanted to say again I'm sorry for being late on the payments. Noah is doing wonderful. We are now focusing on putting sounds together to form words. He can now say 'hey,' 'momma,' 'maw-maw,' 'paw-paw,' 'cheese,' 'cool,' 'choo,' and 'love.' He also can hop on one leg now. I don't know if I ever told you he was also diagnosed with severe verbal apraxia, sensory processing disorder, and he has a deletion of chromosome 17912. Again thanks for everything!"

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

This loan is being repaid!

First Posted: September 7, 2009

Name: Max

Age: 5 years old

Location: Oklahoma, USA

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

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

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

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

Repayment Terms: 12 months ($73.33/month)

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

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

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

Max's Community of Lenders:

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

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 22, 2009: This loan has been funded!

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

December 23, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

December 26, 2009: Loan of $892 disbursed via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 12 months, beginning on March 15, 2010, in the amount of 74.33.

February 23, 2010: 1st repayment of $74.33 (due March 15) received, early. An overpayment of $25.67 also was received, which will be applied to the final payment.

February 23, 2010: Update from Jenifer: "We have started on a new supplement (L-Theanine), and initial test results show that Max needs to be casein-free, but not gluten-free. We are seeing some good results already! Will update more next month! :-)"

April 8, 2010: 2nd repayment of $74.33 (due April 15) received, early. An overpayment of $0.67 also was received, which will be applied to the final payment.

May 11, 2010: 3rd repayment of $74.33 (due May 15) received, early. An overpayment of $0.67 also was received, which will be applied to the final payment.

June 10, 2010: 4th repayment of $74.33 (due June 15) received, early. An overpayment of $0.67 also was received, which will be applied to the final payment due.

July 13, 2010: Update from Jenifer: "My loan payment for this month is going to have to be late; I had some unexpected expenses come up (car repairs, etc) and so will have to wait until the end of the month when I get paid to make the payment. I don't anticipate this happening again, and I'm sorry it did this time!

Max is doing well! He's having a few behavior issues, but we've also changed his school setting a bit, so I think it's just adjustment to that. We're phasing out his ABA tutors, and have placed him in a typical school (YAY) and he has been doing beautifully; one of his tutors said that he is almost indistinguishable from his peers!!! :-)) He is going to start Kindergarten in the fall, and he will have no aid, other than a peer buddy to help model appropriate behaviors. This school is a small, private, Catholic school, where he will receive more individualized attention than he would in the public school setting. The best thing about it is that he loves going, and loves being around the other kiddos!!!"

August 11, 2010: The 5th repayment installment (due July 15) has been marked past-due.

August 11, 2010: The 6th repayment of $74.33 (due August 15) has been received, early. An overpayment of $0.67 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

Make a Microloan for 3-yr old Izaiah's Health!

This loan request was closed on 1/1/10, without being funded. Please see the "Updates" section below for more information!

First Posted On: December 1, 2009

Name: Izaiah

Age: 3 years old

Location: Tennessee, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $1,000

Loan Needed For: First DAN! doctor appointment on December 23, 2009 ($320). The remainder will be for tests, and possibly supplements, recommended by the doctor.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($55.56/month)

Other Notes: Izaiah's mom, Moranda, writes, "Izaiah has changed my life more than I ever thought imaginable! He brings joy into my life during the toughest times. Having such a loving little boy to come home to everyday could very well be one of the only things that keeps me going.

Since he was right about 1 year old, I had that itching feeling that something was not quite right, but I brushed it off. Family members would mention "Boys just don't develop language as quickly as little girls, he'll catch on!" I remember when someone first asked me if I thought it could be autism. "No way! Look at how happy he is! He just looks so normal. He's so affectionate, don't all children with autism hate to be cuddled?" If only someone could have told me back then how WRONG those stereotypes are!

Fast forward until August 19th, 2009. At the end of Izaiah's appointment with the developmental pediatrician, I am too scared to say anything, so I wait for him to speak first. "Izaiah is autistic." I must have look stunned, because the next thing he says is, "Are you surprised?" I want to scream! "Am I surprised?! I've been looking for an answer for two years! Everyone was so sure there was NO WAY he could be autistic!" On the drive home was when I realized it... they all knew. All of the Early Intervention aides knew, the teachers, the speech therapists, they all knew. Why didn’t they just tell me?

Since that day Izaiah has been working hard towards a full recovery! He was chosen to receive donations from a local fundraiser to receive Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, and I am so thankful for that. He only receives 4 hours a week, but that's 4 more hours than I could afford! He loves to slide and go to the park, especially this time of the year when he can throw leaves! He loves to play the drums on our Wii, and he loves going to see his grandmother. He is just learning to point to things, and he loves pointing out anything with numbers and letters! At 3 years and 2 months old, Izaiah is still completely non-verbal, but even though he can't say it with words, I KNOW how much he loves me!

I am pursuing Biomedical treatment because after reading so many great recovery stories and books about Biomedical treatment, I am certain it is a key to unlock the mysteries of autism! Izaiah has been on the Gluten and Casein free diet for 4 months already! We made slow progress until he had every trace eliminated from his diet, switched shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, everything!

We need this loan because without it there would be no way for Izaiah to continue on a path towards recovery with a Biomedical approach. Unfortunately, I am not able to come up with the money that would be needed for this appointment, especially around the holidays.

If I could get just one thing for Christmas, It would be for Izaiah to be able to have this appointment!"

Reference Provided By: Connie O., Tiffany S., and Gary K.

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 22, 2009: An individual from Moranda's grandmother's church has gifted this family the amount needed for Izaiah's appointment tomorrow (December 23). Moranda has decided to close out this loan request and has invited her lenders to re-allocate their funds to another family on Lend4Health.

January 1, 2010: This loan has been officially closed.

Make a Microloan for Avery & Anthony's Health!

This loan is past due.

First Posted: August 8, 2009

Name: Avery & Anthony (Photo: Avery - top; Anthony - bottom, in hat)

Age: 4 years old (twins)

Location: Mississippi, USA

Diagnosis: Autism (both)

Loan Sought: $750 [reduced from $1,000 on Dec. 16, 2009]

Loan Needed For: IgE allergy test from Great Plains for Anthony ($600); MB12 shots for both for 1 month ($100); and anti-fungal meds (nystatin and nyzoral) for Avery ($50)

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($41.67/month)

Other Notes: Avery and Anthony's mom, Tanya, writes, "Avery and Anthony are making great progress since starting the gf/cf [gluten-free/casein-free] diet....and supplements. They are taking Super Nu Thera, Nordic Naturals fish oil, Kirkman's probio-gold, extra zinc, magnesium, MB12 shots, and congenital brain formula. They are repeating words now. Anthony has shown the most progress, but Avery is moderately autistic whereas Anthony's diagnosis is PDD-NOS. They can drink from big boy cups and Anthony is learning to eat with a fork as well as use the potty (sometimes). These are huge strides since February. That is when they started supplementing. Their DAN doctor, Dr. Calaghan, is urging us to get testing done. We know we could have answers that would help our boys out but their daddy is giving it all he has as the sole provider. They will be receiving ABA [applied behavior analysis therapy] in the fall for the first time by Dr. Mark Wildmon. I can't tell you how excited I am for this. It is an answered prayer. I certainly appreciate what Tori is doing for these little "messengers from God." I honestly feel that these kids were sent to show me what really matters and what things we need to stop putting into our bodies and theirs that are making us all sick. God bless everyone and all of our ASD [autism spectrum disorder] angels."

Special Notes: This is the second Lend4Health loan request for Avery and Anthony. Their first was paid off on time and the family is considered to be in good standing on Lend4Health, so they are permitted to request this second loan. To read about their first loan request, click HERE.

Reference Provided By: References are not required for second-time Lend4Health loan requesters who are in good standing.

Avery & Anthony's Community of Lenders:

Petra (Salamander & Potatey's mom): $5 ["Just because, right now, I can..."]
Dana C: $10
Charlie: $10
Karen F: $5
Bob & Joyce: $25
Grandma Gini: $31 ["In honor of Jenni and Jake Peterson's 6th wedding anniversary on August 31, 2009"]
Charlie: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco. Treatment IS possible, enormous progress CAN be made!!!"]
Cathleen: $10 ["$5 each - Happy Bday Tori."]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Jeanne, Mike & Charlie: $100 ["We are SO sorry to hear about your home! :( Sending hugs to you all."]
Renee: $10
Robin: $10 ["Blessing to Avery, Anthony and family. We are all connected; pass it on when you are able to."]
Karen F (again): $5
Sheryl: $10 ["This is in honour of Charlie's great roadtrip. Love, Sheryl & Derek"]
Hank: $10
Jan: $100 ["In honor of my son Hank, who believes in the Lend4Health Org., and is inspiring others to do the same! God bless Avery & Anthony and their family."]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Blessings to this family~wishing the best in your recoveries~much love"]
Evan & Lisa: $10
Evan & Lisa (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Carson's Family: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Avery & Anthony, may God bless you both on your way to recovery!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Joan: $25
Grandma Gini (again): $18 ["Celebrates Elizabeth Ann Blankenship's birthday on Dec. l8, 2009"]
Logan's Family: $10
My Mama's Love: $25
Cathleen (again): $150 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan request.]
Patricia: $20 ["May the new year bring you even more progress and joy!"]
Meadowview Intermediate School: $81 ["Merry Christmas to Avery and Anthony from Kids in the Kitchen, Meadowview Intermediate School, Sparta"]

UPDATES - UDPATES - UPDATES

December 22, 2009: This loan has been fully funded! The amount funded was actually $770 instead of the $750 listed.

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

December 28, 2009: Thank you note from Tanya: "You all have no idea how much this means to me. God bless you for your help and all the wonderful people who funded this loan. Everyone is always amazed when I tell them how Lend4Health works. My heart is touched! So, please tell everyone thank you and may all of you have a very blessed 2010."

December 28, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

December 29, 2009: Loan of $770 disbursed to Tanya via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 18 months, with the first payment due on February 1, 2010.

February 2, 2010: 1st installment (due Feb. 1) received, on-time. There was an overpayment of $7.22, which will be applied to the final installment.

April 12, 2010: 2nd installment (due March 1) has been marked past-due.

April 12, 2010: 3rd installment (due April 1) has been marked past-due.

June 4, 2010: 4th installment (due May 1) has been marked past-due.

June 4, 2010: 5th installment (due June 1) has been marked past-due.

July 27, 2010: 6th installment (due July 1) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: 7th installment (due August 1) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: 8th installment (due September 1) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: 9th installment (due October 1) has been marked past-due.

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: October 15, 2009

Name: Emre

Age: 6 years old

Location: Virginia, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $1,200

Loan Needed For: Initial visit to Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) doctor Warren Levin ($850). Remainder will be used for tests and/or supplements, as recommended by the doctor.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($66.67/month).

Other Notes: Emre's dad, Kilichan, writes: "Emre was born at 27 weeks of gestation, but was the size of a 21 weeker, that is 1 lb. 2 oz. Emre was one of the smallest born preemies in the States, actually perhaps all around the world, who could make it without any serious defect.

He had 11 surgeries during the first 9 months of his life, including open heart and open lung. He was in an induced coma for 2 months, which was achieved through the use of 5 narcotic drugs stronger than heroine, plus one paralyzing medication. He had numerous infections until he was 3 and was given more antibiotics than one could possibly handle. He has also been on albuterol (which is a known toxin) nebulizer treatments extensively since birth. Although preemies have extremely weak immune systems, he was still given the entire list of [vaccine] shots, plus several other shots specifically given to preemies, including but not limited to the flu shots.

It's been only about 3 weeks since we heard about biomedical treatment, quite accidentally through Cem Kinaci and Ahmet Aydin's websites. We've immediately cut down on casein, and reduced gluten in his diet, started Epsom salt baths and stopped giving him the formula (at night through his g-tube) because it was full of gluten, casein, and other synthetic compounds. We've started him on recommended organic foods. We make a mixture of them every night and give it through his g-tube. And we bought a special vitamin/mineral supplement (Lee Silsby's ASD formula) just yesterday. So, it has been only a short while since we've started making these changes but they've significantly affected him, of course positively. Now his sleep is much better (Epsom salt worked wonders) and he is much calmer in general. He talks more intelligently and is more focused at school, and he almost immediately stopped pinching and biting adults, which was recently a great deal of trouble at school. Overall, we've seen significant positive impact in such a short time period of time that we have no hesitation the DAN way of treatment will help him get over this diagnosis in a very short time frame.

Emre is a lovely and joyful boy (except when he is stuck, you know). As expected from a toddler, he is very curious and has incredible memory (another common trait I believe among autistic kids). It is his second year in kindergarten now, in a special education class. They say he knows every single person in the entire school by name, and it is a crowded public elementary school. His teacher was recently holding his hand and she saw one of the parents approaching, but she couldn't remember her name. She asked Emre and he didn't hesitate a second and even laughed at her because she couldn't remember. And she says he saw her only once, months ago... Recently he called Ms. Dohr, the assistant principal 'Ms. Door and Windows' and everybody burst into laughter. He is, sizewise, probably the smallest kid in the school, and people now call small things in the environment "Emre-size." He's fun, everybody loves him, we are grateful to have him... And we are dying to see the day his diagnosis is dropped; we know that he'll be the perfect child to have..."

Special Note: Emre's family learned about Lend4Health through a neighbor at the playground.

Reference Provided By: Asuman & Hasan T. and Ahu.

Emre's Community of Lenders:

Dana: $20 ["My son is a former 25-wkr, also 6 and in kindergarten. Please feel free to email me directly. Emre is obviously an amazing, intelligent little boy. I wish you all the best."]
Jessica P: $10
Gretchen: $25 ["Tori made me do it! I studied abroad with her in Turkey 20 years ago and she targeted us Turkey Chicks (and dudes) to make a loan:) So good luck to you. I hope this helps a little bit."]
Luke: $40
Michaela: $20
Grandma Gini: $15 ["Celebrates cousin Janet's granddaughter, Kathryn Marie's 3rd birthday Oct. l5, 2009, in Oregon"]
Petra: $10 ["In honor of Karen F's birthday."]
Grandma Gini (again): $27 ["In honor Tori's grandparents, the Lon Clay's, who were married October 27, l938."]
Stacie: $10 ["Emre, what a fighter! Loved reading your story and seeing the picture of you playing your guitar. Cheers to health and happiness. :)"]
Megan: $15
Dhun: $10
Dana C (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Evan and Lisa: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Aimee: $25 ["Merhaba Emre! All my hopes are with your little one!"]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Amy: $5 ["In honor of my son, Logan, who wanted to donate his allowance to a good cause."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco, Emre. Keep smiling!"]
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Emre! May God bless you on your way to recovery!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["Veterans Day salute to Tori's Grandpa Paul Riordan, Army veteran, World War II, Member of The Greatest Generation."]
Patricia: $30 ["Happy Holidays!"]
Bob R: $15 [Re-loaned from Adam's repaid loan.]
Tracy: $20 [Re-loaned from Adam's repaid loan.]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Cyndy: $20
Megan (again): $20
Grandma Gini (again): $66 ["Thanks to Tori and her family for all their love and work for helping make our world a better place."]
Sheri: $50
Anonymous: $30 [Re-loaned from Adam's repaid loan]
Patricia (again): $100 ["May you be blessed and have success in getting treatment for Emre. Believe me, it is so worthwhile!"]
Karen F: $10
Cathleen: $150
Cindy: $150
Petra (again): $15
Dominion Handmade Soap: $20 ["In memory of James. Wishing you the best of everything, Emre!"]
Dana (again): $20
Jeanne (again): $81 ["Good luck little man!"]
Karin: $25 ["Get better Emre!"]
Shirley: $50 ["Be well little man!"]
Jan: $29

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 14, 2009: This loan has been fully funded!

December 14, 2009: Promissory note sent to Emre's family for signature.

December 14, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

December 15, 2009: Loan of $1,200 disbursed, via cash, in person! [First Lend4Health loan disbursed in person!]

December 15, 2009: Thank you note: "We always felt at home here in the United States, especially after all that has been done so far for Emre's health. We've been so grateful and sincerely appreciated the medical miracles that were made possible by this great nation and its taxpayers. But there was one thing missing overall, we didn't have our family beside us, and we kind of felt alone... Today, we've realized that you don't need to be blood-related to be part of a great family of people, who are so sincere in what they are doing.

Thank you all so much, and special thanks and kudos for Tori for making this 'family reunion' feeling possible...

We'll keep you posted, and hopefully start paying back like most of you who have contributed here, as soon as possible...

Blessings,
Emre's Family"

December 16, 2009: Update from Kilichan: "The initial test results revealed Candida Krusei overgrowth in his gut and low Chymotrypsin (indication of poor pancreatic output of 'all' enzymes). And his gut transit time turned out to be over 96 hours (versus less than 24 hours in normal people)... Given Emre's history, symptoms, and initial test results, Dr. Levin requested tons of other tests, they drew 16 tubes of blood for the other tests! Overall, he was very friendly and humble, but very knowledgeable... Our next appt. is on January 27th...The visit was a bit difficult for Emre due to blood drawing, thus exhaustive for us, but Dr. Levin was very pleased to see that we completely understand him and he advised us to keep on doing what we've been doing until the next visit, except for a more structured, strictly -not only GFCF, but YEAST FREE diet, which is even a little bit more restrictive than GFCF. It is going to be a 4-day rotating diet, I guess, he gave us a lot of CDs and papers for details...He had an extremely clean and home-like office, welcoming, helpful and fun staff, and he himself was very joyful and played with Emre, hugged Yildiz, etc... He obviously has the best intention and is voluntarily training special ed teachers in the county as well...We are very happy to be seen by him... And thank you once again for making this possible..."

February 15, 2010: 1st repayment of $66.67 (due February 15) received, on-time.

March 15, 2010: 2nd repayment of $66.67 (due March 15) received, on-time.

April 14, 2010: 3rd repayment of $66.67 (due April 15) received, early.

May 20, 2010: 4th repayment of $66.67 (due May 15) received, late.

June 14, 2010: 5th repayment of $66.67 (due June 15) received, early.

July 10, 2010: 6th repayment of $66.67 (due July 15) received, early.

August 13, 2010: 7th repayment of $66.67 (due August 15) received, early.

September 24, 2010: Update: "We recently had Emre hospitalized for small intestine obstruction and they were talking surgery, but thank Allah, we could avoid it this time and eventually he started eating more now that his obstruction is cleansed, and his supplements have started truly working as he has overall dramatically changed!"

October 15, 2010: 8th repayment of $66.67 (due September 15) has been marked past-due.

October 15, 2010: 9th repayment of $66.67 (due October 15) received, on-time.

November 14, 2010: 10th repayment of $66.67 (due November 15) received, early.

December 7, 2010: 11th repayment of $66.67 (due December 15) received, early.

January 17, 2011: 12th repayment of $66.67 (due January 15) received, late.

February 14, 2011: 13th repayment of $66.67 (due February 15) received, early.

March 10, 2011: 14th repayment of $66.67 (due March 15) received, early.

April 15, 2011: 15th repayment of $66.67 (due April 15) received, on-time.

June 14, 2011: 16th repayment of $66.67 (due May 15) has been marked past-due.

June 14, 2011: 17th repayment of $66.67 (due June 15) has been received, early.

July 25, 2011: 18th repayment of $66.61 (due July 15) has been received, late.

September 5, 2011: The past-due 8th repayment (due September 15, 2010) has been received. This installment has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

December 7, 2011: The past-due 16th repayment (due May 15, 2011) has been received. This installment has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

December 7, 2011: This loan has been repaid in full!

May 13, 2012: Loan repayments are being sent to lenders via PayPal. 

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

This loan is past-due.

First Posted: September 3, 2009

Name: Ayden

Age: 4 years old

Location: Arizona, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $315 [Changed from $1,000 on 10/27/09]

Loan Needed For: Zeolites for chelation ($120) and hair analysis + consultation ($195). [Changed on 10/27/09]

Note: After posting the original loan request for $1,000, Ayden's mom contacted Lend4Health saying that she had recently learned about zeolites for detoxification of heavy metals and chemicals. She wrote, "It is safer than chelation; the only side effects could be a headache & that's only if you don't drink enough water. Zeolites are from volcanic substances and it's honeycomb structure is negatively charged & attracts all toxins, captures them, & safely carries them out of the body. I've been researching different brands. A doctor told me Ayden would need to do it for about 3 months." As such, this loan request was changed from $1,000 to $315.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($17.50/month)

Other Notes: Ayden's mom, Stephanie, writes, "Ayden was diagnosed with autism at three years old. He's been GF/CF [gluten-free/casein-free] for 1 year. He just saw a DAN! Dr. 4 months ago. He did a 6 hr. challenge test w/ oral DMSA, and the results show that Ayden has an elevated level of lead at 19. We need to do the organic acid test, as well as a red blood cell test, ASAP so we can treat the lead safely. We also found out he's allergic to wheat and soy. Since removing the soy he started talking in complete sentences! He loves tucks, cars, buses, trains, helicopters, and planes. He is very musically inclined and likes to paint. He also loves dogs, as you can see in his photo!"

Reference Provided By: The Office of Dr. Matt Baral and Barbara B.

Ayden's Community of Lenders:

Karen F: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Charlie: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco. Treatment IS possible, enormous progress CAN be made!!"]
Gail: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $47 ["To celebrate my cousin Michael Clay's 47th birthday on Oct. 9, 2009."]
Michaela: $10
Evan & Lisa: $20
Emilee: $7 ["Love and Blessings in your recovery Ayden! Thanks for the sharing the updates and telling everyone about Zeolites! This information could really help my nephew in his recovery from autism as well!"]
Stacie R: $10 ["Here's to getting those metals out."]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $22 [To honor Tori's great uncle, Wilbert Welch, who was killed bailing out of his attacked plane over North Africa during World War II, a member of The Greatest Generation."]
Patricia: $30 ["Reloan from Adam - Happy Holidays!"]
Petra (again): $10 ["In honor of my mom's birthday.. Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Petra (again): $31 ["Just because..."]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrating Nathan John Clay's l0th birthday Dec. 9, 2009"]
Karen F (again): $10
Petra (again): $20 ["Tis the Season!"]
Taylor: $25 ["Good luck! Let me know how he is doing."]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 10, 2009: This loan has been funded!

December 10, 2009: Promissory note sent to Stephanie for signature.

December 11, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

December 11, 2009: Loan of $315 sent to Stephanie via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 18 months, beginning on February 1, 2010. The amount of each repayment will be $17.50.

December 11, 2009: Thank you note from Stephanie: "Thank you to all the lenders who made this loan possible. We are so grateful to all of you and Lend4Health. I am so excited to address this issue of heavy metals for Ayden."

February 5, 2010: 1st repayment of $17.50 (due February 1) received, late.

March 4, 2010: Update from Stephanie:

After sending out one hair analysis waiting a month then calling the doctor, it turned out he hadn't gotten it. So, I applied for a refund on the Money Order I had gotten for it. After several weeks we did it again. Finally, last week we got the results back and am still waiting on the Dr.'s recommendations.

There is a lot going on for him [test results]:

Fast Oxidizer,
Exhaustion state of stress,
Adrenal Glandular Burn-out,
Thyroid outside optimal range,
Low Sodium/Potassium,
Sugar & carbohydrate intolerance,
Impaired protein synthesis,
Impaired digestion,
Unhealthy Parasympathic state,
Impaired Immune system,
Liver & Kidney stress,
No inflammatory tendency (yea!),
Increased cell permeability,
Metabolic trend for food allergies, insomnia & emotional sensitivity (long list on that one - I'll leave it at that),
Elevated levels of Lead, Cadmium & Aluminum
Also included were levels on minerals (I won't list here)

Wow! So much information! Can't wait to get started. I will keep you posted. So grateful for Lend4Health and the people who sponsored this loan. What a difference this process will make in Ayden's life. Thank you all so very much!

With Love,
Stephanie
(Ayden's mom)

March 10, 2010: 2nd repayment of $17.50 (due March 1) received, late.

May 14, 2010: 3rd repayment of $17.50 (due April 1) has been marked past-due.

May 14, 2010: 4th repayment of $17.50 (due May 1) has been marked past-due.

May 14, 2010: 5th repayment of $17.50 (due June 1) has been received, early.

July 27, 2010: 6th repayment of $17.50 (due July 1) has been marked past-due.

July 31, 2010: 7th repayment of $17.50 (due August 1) has been received, early.

December 7, 2010: 8th repayment (due September 1) has been marked past-due.

December 7, 2010: 9th repayment (due October 1) has been marked past-due.

December 7, 2010: 10th repayment (due November 1) has been marked past-due.

December 7, 2010: 11th repayment (due December 1) has been marked past-due.

Make a Microloan for Brothers Gabriel & Christopher!

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: August 31, 2009

Name: Gabriel & Christopher

Age: 4 years old (Gabriel) & 3 years old (Christopher)

Location: Mississippi, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $1,200

Loan Needed For: Basic/LINCA autism panel and advanced cholesterol profile for both children. These tests will be done through Great Plains Laboratory.

Repayment Terms: 6 months ($200/month).

Other Notes: Gabriel and Christopher's mom, Karen, writes, "Gabriel is 4 years old and was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Christopher is 3 years old and was diagnosed with autism at age 2 1/2. Neither one is able to talk, feed themselves, or understand anything, not even their own names. The only way they can communicate is to lead you by the hand. We have been going to speech and occupational therapy since diagnosis with no results.

Gabriel is more severe and has more complications. He has constant belly aches, especially at night, or anytime he does go to sleep he wakes up screaming and cries until the pain stops. All I can do is rock him and cry with him. He has had parasites before. He also has very severe rashes that constantly itch (see photo above). He scratches so much that the rash gets infected and leaves scars all over him. He constantly cries from this also. We have been to the doctor so many times for these problems and even to an allergy specialist with no results. Gabriel also has thick, yellow, brittle finger nails and toe nails (as of an elderly person) and severe body odor. Christopher has the belly aches and rashes but not as often or as severe. We are now on the gluten/casein free (GFCF) diet.

After seeing the DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!) doctor, I learned that there is help for my kids and I DON'T have to see them suffer everyday. The only problem is coming up with the money all at one time to get these tests done. I am asking for help to get my sons these tests as soon as possible. The tests are 630.00 for each child. It would take me 6 months to save enough to get these done for them. I'm praying you all can help me to go ahead and get this done for my sons so they don't have to suffer for 6 more months. I can make payments of $200.00 a month and have this paid back in 6 months.

It is so hard to watch your children suffer everyday and know that they can be helped if money weren't the issue. Their DAN! doctor believes that major improvements will be seen after starting treatments after the tests are done. They are beautiful children who deserve to be pain-free and happy like other children. Please help me make this possible for them without them having to wait for 6 more months. Thanks."

Special Note: Karen learned about Lend4Health through a friend she has on Facebook, Tanya, mom of Avery & Anthony and also from Mississippi.

Reference Provided By: Krystal T. and Dr. Barlow

Gabriel and Christopher's Community of Lenders:

Kathleen: $5
Grandma Gini: $31 ["In honor of Angela and Kyle Skinner's 7th wedding anniversary on August 3l, 2009"]
Karen F: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Charlie: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Petra: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco. Treatment IS possible, enormous progress CAN be made!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Dana C: $10
Grandma Gini (again): $17 ["To celebrate Betsy & Kent Clay's 17th wedding anniversary on September 19, 2009."]
Andrea: $20 ["God Bless Your Boys! I will be praying for them~Love from a fellow Autism Mama"]
Renee: $10
Alida (Alano's mom): $10 ["May God bless you both on your way to recovery!"]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["From Sevyn and Family Our hearts are so filled with hope for your boys! We have seen our son make so much progress and we know recovery is possible! Never give up!"]
Dana C (again): $10 ["In honor of my new friend, Sam."]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Dana C (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Jessica P: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Zane: $25 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Julia: $20 ["I know it's hard to get a vaccine exemption in MS but stay strong and don't do it. Good luck!"]
Karen F (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Sabrina's repaid loan.]
Petra (again): $37.50 ["From Sabrina's repaid loan."]
Evan & Lisa: $5
Rachel (Noah's mom): $10 ["I hope this helps your boys! Good Luck!"]
Evan & Lisa: $5
Karen F (again): $20 [Re-loaned from Geoffrey's repaid loan.]
Evan & Lisa (again): $10
Evan & Lisa (again): $10
Rachel (Noah's mom, again): $10 ["Hang in there!! This will all be worth it in the end!"]
Kathy S: $100 ["to health for Gabriel and Christopher!"]
Petra (again): $20 ["Early kick-off for Cinco de Linco"]
Matt: $250
Dana C (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Michele: $15
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Petra (again): $20 ["We WILL get this loan funded. Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Renee: $30 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Beth M: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Amy C: $10
Rachel (again): $5 ["Don't give up!! It will happen for you!"]
Anonymous: $100
Grandma Gini (again): $23 ["Happy Early Thanksgiving to You!"]
Marcy: $10
David: $25
Karen F (again): $20
Petra (again): $10
Kids in the Kitchen: $100 ["Kids in the Kitchen earned this money by selling weekly lunches to the wonderfully supportive staff at Meadowview Intermediate School. My students are so excited to be able to give back to others (they want to help them all) Thanks for all you do, what a great community you have organized!"]
Rachel (again): $5 ["You are almost there now!!!"]
Lori: $66.50

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 1, 2009: This loan has been funded!

December 2, 2009: Promissory note sent to Karen for signature.

January 2, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

January 4, 2010: Loan of $1,200 disbursed via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 6 months of $200 each, beginning on February 15, 2010.

February 3, 2010: 1st repayment of $200 (due February 15) received, early.

March 2, 2010: 2nd repayment of $200 (due March 15) received, early.

April 2, 2010: 3rd repayment of $200 (due April 15) received, early.

April 30, 2010: 4th repayment of $200 (due May 15) received, early.

June 5, 2010: 5th repayment of $200 (due June 15) received, early.

July 6, 2010: 6th repayment of $200 (due July 15) received, early.

July 6, 2010: This loan has been repaid in full!

July 6, 2010: Update from Karen: "Thank you so much and we love you. As soon as I get my computer fixed AGAIN I'm going to post some things about the boys. They are doing great. Gabriel's rash is gone, and Christopher is trying to talk a little. I'm so excited, I can't wait to have a conversation with him (it's coming). I will not give up. We love you!"

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: August 26, 2009

Name: Sevyn

Age: 4 years old

Location: Oregon, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $1,194

Loan Needed For: Two-month supply of supplements, plus lab tests not covered by insurance, including: Enhansa by Lee Silsby ($84); ASD Vitamin Mineral Powder by Lee Silsby ($150); Klaire Labs Micelized Vit A drops ($27); Ecological Formulas CoEnzymeB Complex and ProThera's Thera-B, Active B Trio ($18), and Sublingual Methyl-B12 ($26); Klaire Labs' Multi-Element Buffered C powder ($51); Vitamin D3 ($10); Klaire's Pure E ($21); Klaire's P5P + Magnesium ($18); Klaire's Probiotics Complete Complex ($56); Shipping of these supplements ($8); Comprehensive Blood Elements lab test ($165); Comprehensive Stool Analysis lab test ($175); Yeast Culture and Sensitivities lab test ($44 x 2); and Fecal Toxic Metals lab test ($99 x 3).

Repayment Terms: 18 monthly payments ($66.33/month)

Other Notes: Sevyn's mom, Tiffany, writes: "My son Sevyn is four and was diagnosed with autism shortly after his second birthday. He was non-verbal, made no eye contact, and rejected our attempts to be affectionate with him. We spent two years doing early intervention, the gluten-free casein-free [GFCF] diet (with many infractions) and applied behavioral analysis [ABA]. His teachers have helped him so much, but the progress was slow and we'd see him regress quickly without school and constant therapy. He was sleeping only a few hours a night and waking every hour or so screaming, he had chronic diarrhea and was bloated, he would hit us and himself, and despite all of the progress he had made in school, he was still barely communicating with us. When we found a local Defeat Autism Now [DAN] Doctor, we knew right away we wanted to work with him and do what we could to bring Sevyn to a place of optimal health.

Dr. Matt Freedman sent me information on GFCF and we learned that we were allowing many infractions to take place and that we had been exposing Sevyn to all kinds of hidden sources of gluten. Finally some guidance with the diet! We had seen improvements from eliminating gluten and casein, but there was so much we didn't know. Now we are also sugar- and soy-free and much more diligent about being free of gluten and casein.

Dr. Freedman also talked with us about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy [HBOT] and so we did our research. The proposed benefits seemed too good to be true, also too good not to give it a try! Sevyn had been having seizures before we started HBOT and in our research we found many inspiring stories of recovery from seizures and traumatic brain injury. I am so happy to say that since we started our hourly sessions five days a week in the hyperbaric chamber, we haven not seen any seizure-like symptoms at all! We have seen so much improvement and progress since the first session! He sleeps more and wakes less, more talking and pointing, more eye contact, improved digestion, including some of his first formed bowel movements! He seems so much more comfortable in his skin and we are too!

As his mother I am thrilled with his progress and have also improved in many ways from going in the chamber with him! You can learn more about our journey on our Facebook page (click HERE) or on my new blog, Autism Is Reversible (click HERE). I keep a journal here and post updates and my research as I find it. I made a YouTube video to share Sevyn's progress with HBOT (see below). He has come so far and we know he can go much much further!!!



Sevyn is such and amazing little boy! He has been working with Dr. Freedman for only 2 1/2 months and already he has made amazing progress! Despite having toxic levels of arsenic in his little 4 year old body he is learning to speak and play! His pediatrician would ignore his arsenic levels and we want to do something about them right now! How much more could he learn if he didn't have arsenic and lead in his body?!

Sevyn's 30 sessions of HBOT were donated by Dr. Freedman. He has done so much to help us, but now we need to take the next step to help Sevyn get well, and this loan will allow us to get him going on the path to optimal health. Sevyn is a precious boy and deserves a chance at a healthy life!"

New video sent September 6, 2009: Sevyn rides his tricycle for the first time!


Reference Provided By: Dr. Matt Freedman and Jessica W.

Sevyn's Community of Lenders:

Darby: $7.77 ["Bessings, Sevyn!"]
Demetria: $50 ["Good Luck!"]
Cindy: $10.77 ["I will do whatever I can to help you get better Sevyn! Every child deserves to be free of toxins. I love you. =)"]
Esther: $25
Sylviane: $20
Lynn: $17.77 ["Blessings from Lincoln, Nebraska. We love you Dr. Moulden"]
Karen: $25 Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $25.
Kathleen: $2.76
Charlie: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco. Treatment IS possible, enormous progress CAN be made!!!"]
Sheri: $37
Kristi: $15
Kelly: $22.22 ["Go Sevyn Go! Grandma Kelly loves you:) Good luck on being toxin free!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $7 ["In honor of Merrilyn Tomchaney"s birthday, Sept. 7, 2009."]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Perry: $100
Sari: $15
Tara: $20 ["It's been amazing working near Sevyn and his family. I've seen such a dramatic improvement in the short time I've known him-I have no doubt there are only great things to come!"]
Hank: $10
Karen F: $5
Cindy: $5.77 ["I will try every pay day to help out as much as we can. I am sorry I can't give it all to you."]
Tracy: $20
Donna: $10
Jeff: $25
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jessica P: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn widget goal amount has been reduced by $5.
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Sevyn! May God bless your way to recovery!"]
Stuart: $50
Kelsey: $20 ["Many Blessings Sevyn!!!"]
Toni & John: $5
Tarah: $10 ["Wish you luck in meeting your needs. We have been blessed by a our local DAN! doctor who has helped us with the funding for HBOT and sales all of his supplements at wholesale but it is still alot of money every month and sometimes I didn't know how we where going to do it but we always have been able too. Considering my husband and I both lost our jobs due to the economy 2 months after we started biomedical and my husband hasn't been able to go back to work. I hope you and your family the best. God has always blessed us in being able to meet our sons needs and I am so thankful."]
Emilee: $77.77 ["Big loves from Auntie Emma. Toxin free is the way to be! Good luck Sevyn."]
Anonymous: $400
Anonymous 2: $17.17 ["Best wishes to you Sevyn and Tiffany!"]
John (again): $10
Karen F (again): $10
Grandma Gini (again): $15 ["Celebrates cousin Janet's granddaughter, Kathryn Marie's 3rd birthday Oct. l5, 2009, in Oregon"]
Dana C: $5
Grandma Gini (again): $60 ["happy health to you, number lucky 7!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

October 16, 2009: This loan has been fully funded!

October 16, 2009: Promissory note sent to Tiffany for signature.

October 16, 2009: Thank you note from Tiffany: "HUGE TEAREY EYED THANK YOU FROM SEVYN AND FAMILY!! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to Sevyn's loan request and helped to spread the word about Lend4Health! We are so excited to finally get him started on the supplements he needs and start ordering the lab work! Our experience with Lend4Health has been so wonderful and such a beautiful demonstration of the kindness that surrounds us all. We are all connected and so very blessed to have each other. I would like to extend special thanks to Tori Tuncan and Dr. Freedman for their endless efforts on behalf of children with autism and their families! Your love, faith, and generosity are contagious and we want you to know how much we appreciate your hard work! We are so blessed to have found you both! To all the other Lend4Health families present and future, we wish you the best in your recoveries ~ autism is treatable and treatment is fundable! Much love, Tiffany, EG, Grey, and Sevyn!"

October 21, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

October 21, 2009: This loan has been disbursed via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 18 months, beginning on December 15, 2009.

December 9, 2009: Update from Tiffany: "Sevyn is doing great! We just started a new ABA-based home schooling program called ReThink Autism! I wrote them and was able to get a scholarship for Sevyn. We are getting things underway and slowly adding all the new vitamins and supplements the loan helped us pay for as well as getting all the lab work done (it took a while to find the right pediatric urine collection bags). Sevyn is responding wonderfully and continues to make great progress! He's still doing HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] 4 days a week for an hour a day and is on a strict GF/CF [gluten-free casein-free] diet. We are so proud of him and ever thankful to everyone who helped us reach our goal through Lend4Health. We'll continue to update as we go! Thanks again everyone!"

December 10, 2009: 1st repayment of $66.33 (due Dec. 15) received, early.

January 3, 2010: 2nd repayment of $66.33 (due Jan. 15) received, early.

February 6, 2010: 3rd repayment of $66.33 (due Feb. 15) received, early. An overpayment of $33.67 was also received, which will be applied to the 4th installment due March 15. The amount now due on March 15 is $32.66.

February 6, 2010: Remainder of the 4th repayment (due March 15) received, early.

February 6, 2010: 5th repayment (due April 15) received, early. An overpayment of $1.01 was also received, which will be applied to the final installment (May 2011).

May 14, 2010: 6th repayment (due May 15) received, early.

June 9, 2010: Update from Tiffany: "Dear Lenders, We wanted to thank you all again for helping us help Sevyn heal. He's doing well with his home schooling curriculum and potty training. He's adjusting to the addition of a new sibling to the family because we welcomed a little girl to the clan on April 28th! Sevyn was home for the water birth of his little sister! He said, "It's a girl! It's alive!" when he saw the new baby. It was very sweet.

With the new addition we've had extra expenses and we will be paying our installment a little late this month. We hope you all understand. We want you all to know that we really appreciate our Lend4Health lenders and your generous contribution to our child’s wellbeing.

With the loan we were able to have several tests done (and purchase needed supplements) as well as some follow up testing, and the test results are all finally in. Sevyn's lab work shows high levels of heavy metals in his system, yeast overgrowth, and a toxic bacterial infection in his gut. Sevyn’s local DAN! Doctor has referred us to another DAN! (Dr. Leigh Ann Chapman www.chapmannd.com) in Portland who has more experience treating these kinds of issues. Dr. Chapman is a naturopath and has many years of experience in the care and treatment of children on the autism spectrum. We will be paying for this appointment out of pocket as well as all travel expenses for our family of five. We are struggling to pay the bills and cover these extra expenses, plus all of Sevyn’s supplements, ongoing therapies and sensory needs, and organic GF/CF/SF foods.

We promise we will always make our monthly installments! It is very important to us and we always factor the installments into our budget. Just please be forgiving if our payments are not always on time. =) Thank you again for lending and loving. Hope all is well for all of you, Sevyn and Family"



June 18, 2010: 7th repayment of $66.33 (due June 15) received, late.

July 14, 2010: 8th repayment of $66.33 (due July 15) received, early.

August 20, 2010: 9th repayment of $66.33 (due August 15) received, late.

September 12, 2010: 10th repayment of $66.33 (due September 15) received, early.

October 23, 2010: 11th repayment of $66.33 (due October 15) received, late.

October 23, 2010: Update from Tiffany: "As always thank you to our lenders! Sevyn is doing Qigong Sensory Therapy right now as well as MB12 shots and he's in Kindergarden with typical peers this year!"

February 11, 2011: 12th repayment of $66.33 (due November 15) marked past-due.

February 11, 2011: 13th repayment of $66.33 (due December 15) marked past-due.

February 11, 2011: 14th repayment of $66.33 (due January 15) marked past-due.

February 11, 2011: 15th repayment of $66.33 (due February 15) received, early.

February 11, 2011: 16th repayment of $66.33 (due March 15) received, early.

February 11, 2011: Partial payment of 17th repayment (due April 15) received. The amount received was $47.67. The amount still due on the 17th repayment is $18.66.

February 24, 2011: 12th repayment of $66.33 (due November 15, 2010) has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

February 24, 2011: 13th repayment of $66.33 (due December 15, 2010) has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

February 24, 2011: 14th repayment of $66.33 (due January 15, 2011) has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

February 24, 2011: Remainder of the 17th repayment ($18.66; due April 15) received, early.

February 24, 2011: Remainder of the 18th repayment ($65.38) due May 15 has been received, early.

February 24, 2011: This loan has been repaid in full, ahead of schedule!

February 25, 2011: Note to lenders from Tiffany:

Dear Lend4Health Lenders:

We are so happy to finally be paying off our Lend4Health loan in its entirety. Sevyn has made so much progress since we began this journey and we are VERY thankful for the support along the way! Our whole family has progressed with him, where there was once darkness, now there is abundant light! Sevyn is very close to being fully potty trained and his gut issues are much better, as long as we maintain his gluten free, casein free, soy free, organic and overall healthy diet. He's happy and in a typical kindergarten class 70-100% of his day. He has a wonderful 1:1 instructional assistant and has been bonding with her, his teacher, and his peers at school.

He did 5 months of Qigong Sensory training and it was another intervention that REALLY pushed him forward into a MUCH more verbal place -- a place where he stims so much less and the sensory issues are few!! He is still working with Dr. Chapman, the naturopathic DAN doctor in Portland. She'll be seeing him again soon and hopefully increasing his MB12 shots so we can give him one every day. The days when he has his MB12 shots and Qigong are the best days for us all, so we're looking forward to seeing that side of him everyday.

None of this would have been possible or will continue to be possible for Sevyn if people don't believe he can heal and that kids like him deserve a chance to get better. Not just to be swept under the rug, labeled as low functioning and tossed aside, but to be recognized as an amazing individual, with unique skills and talents, and all the potential in world!

Thank you all again for helping us make our dreams of hearing our son speak, potty training him, ending the self abuse, seeing him ride a bike and sleep through the night, and seeing him off to a typical kindergarten as a conversational individual come true! This is just the beginning so THANK YOU ALL! Please consider re-loaning your loan from Sevyn to another Lend4Health child in need. Thank you all again ~ please send me (through Tori at Lend4Health) your email address if you would like further updates on Sevyn's progress.

Tiffany