Make a Microloan for 6-yr old Jaden C.'s Health!

This loan has been repaid!

First Posted: March 17, 2010

Name: Jaden C.

Age: 6 years old

Location: Florida, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $2,720

Loan Needed For: 40 "dives" in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at her doctor's office

Repayment Terms: 24 months ($113.33/month)

Other Notes: Jaden's mom Bonnie writes, "Jaden is a delightful, fun, mysterious girl who was diagnosed with severe autism at 26 months. She has made much progress with biomedical treatment in the past four years. She talks, sings, learns and loves people. She loves to have people over to our house and help me set up the table! She recently began homeschooling, and it is a joy to learn along with her. She can be taken everywhere now -- library, church, stores, field trips, rides in the car, overnight trips, which she loves! Her gut is nearly healed. Her vitamin deficiencies are almost gone. She struggles still with OCD- [obsessive compulsive disorder] type behaviors (pacing, picking lips and skin), some sensory issues and mild anxiety. HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] is one of the therapies we have been unable to do and I am praying that it will be one of the answers to Jaden's breakthrough. Thank you for considering having a part in that! God bless you today and always!"

Special Notes: Bonnie is a long-time Lend4Health lender & supporter.

Reference Provided By: The office of Dr. Nancy Worthington and Jennifer M.

Jaden's Community of Lenders:

Grandma Gini: $10 ["Happy St. Patrick's Day Jaden!"]
Cathleen O: $15 ["My daughter and Jaden both have autism and I want to help Jaden any way I can. Rosalie went through Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy and it was SO WORTH the $4000 it cost. I hope and pray that Jaden gets what she needs!"]
Carole: $25 ["God bless Jaden!"]
Sarah: $10
Laurie: $100
Danial: $15
Carson's Family: $10 ["Jaden, we know you will make great strides with HBOT and a momma who never gives up! Blessings!"
Rachel: $10 ["What a sweet girl! More than happy to help :)"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy 38th birthday March 26, 20l0 to Alda Jonsdottir in Iceland!"]
Betty: $20
Cindy U: $50 ["Love you guys!"]
Helen: $2,445 ["Bonnie, God is with you and I know He has heard your prayer. Hopefully you can rent a Hbot so you can do the treatment at home, but do whatever works for you. God bless you and your family."]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

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

April 13, 2010: The promissory note has been sent to Bonnie for signature.

April 13, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

April 15, 2010: Loan of $2,720 disbursed via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 24 months, beginning on June 1, 2010.

May 3, 2010: 1st repayment of $113.33 received, early (due June 1).

May 3, 2010: Partial payment of 2nd installment received. Amount rec'd was $72.67, so the remaining amount due on July 1, 2010, is $40.66.

May 3, 2010: Update from Bonnie: "Jaden just did her 7th dive at Dr Worthington's office and we are seeing wonderful things. It's a great bonding time for us as well."

June 30, 2010: Remainder due on 2nd repayment ($40.66) received, early. This is the repayment due July 1, 2010.

July 30, 2010: Repayment of $48.34 received, early. This is part of the repayment due August 1, 2010.

July 30, 2010: One of Jaden's lenders, Helen, has voluntarily forgiven her portion of this loan. The amount of the loan forgiven is $2,445. This means that Helen has requested that Jaden's family not repay her the $2,445.

July 30, 2010: Jaden's family has fully repaid the amount of the loan, minus the forgiven amount from Helen. The amount repaid is $275. This loan is now considered to be repaid, and the lenders (except Helen) will receive their original loan amounts back.

Make a Microloan for 4-yr old Olivia's (#2) Health!

This loan is past due.

First Posted On: November 6, 2009

Name: Olivia

Age: 4 years old

Location: Florida, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $498

Loan Needed For: Blood test (performed by Olivia's doctor) to see if she has the XMRV retrovirus. (The full amount of the test is $650, so this loan will cover part of it.)

Note: On December 14, 2009, Olivia's mom wrote to request that we end the loan request. The family went ahead with the blood test and has decided to use the loan collected to date ($92) for Olivia's supplements.

Repayment Terms: One lump-sum repayment due by March 31, 2010.

Other Notes: Olivia's mom, Angie, writes, "Olivia's doctor is going to do a blood test to see if she has the retro virus XMRV. This is extremely cutting edge new stuff but it is a virus that they believe is linked to autism. She will be one of the first few children to get tested for this. If it comes back positive we will have to go from there and it is pretty much uncharted water, but we are really excited that this might be the beginning of a cure or resolution to autism. That is one of the hardest things about autism, no answers for what caused it."

Special Note: This is the family's second Lend4Health loan request. The first loan was repaid on-time. To read about the first loan for Olivia, please click HERE.

Reference Provided By: References are not required for 2nd time loan requesters who are in good standing on Lend4Health.

Olivia's Community of Lenders:

Evan & Lisa: $5
Jessica P: $10
Grandma Gini: $22 ["To honor all women, past & present, who have served in our country's military as well as the mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, family & friends who have supported them. God bless you all. Thank you."]
Petra: $10 ["In honor of my mom's birthday.. Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Noel: $25
Carson's Family: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Sarita: $5 ["First Loan ... Happy Golden Birthday to the little man with Grandma Gini."]
Grandma Gini: $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

December 14, 2009: Angie wrote to request that we end the loan request early, with the loan amount that has been collected so far ($92).

December 14, 2009: Promissory note sent to Angie for signature. (via email)

December 29, 2009: Promissory note sent to Angie for signature. (via post)

January 9, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

January 9, 2010: Loan of $92 disbursed via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid in one lump-sum on March 31, 2010.

June 4, 2010: The lump-sum repayment has not been received. This loan has been marked past due.

Make a Microloan for Elisha & Ethan's Health!

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: August 4, 2009

Name: Elisha & Ethan (siblings)

Age: 4 & 2 years old

Location: California, USA

Diagnosis: Autism (both siblings)

Loan Sought: $810 [reduced from $1,900 on 11/23/09]

Loan Needed For: Organic acid test (urine) for each child ($480) and comprehensive stool analysis test for one child ($330)

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($45/month).

Other Notes: Elisha & Ethan's mom, Abigail, writes, "Meet my kids Elisha and Ethan, both were diagnosed with autism. They are my life and it's just so heartbreaking to see them struggle just with everything. They've been on the GFCF [gluten-free, casein-free] diet for a year now, Elisha has just started her B12 shots, and Ethan will have his shots soon. I have been doing the best I can to help my kids, but I just can't do everything at the same time, because there's two of them. I am asking for this loan for tests. I am praying that there will be people out there with a good heart to extend their help for Elisha and Ethan. Thank you and GOD bless you..."

Reference Provided By: Nikki M. (ABA teacher) and Stacey B. (speech therapist)

Elisha & Ethan's Community of Lenders:

Jeanne: $20 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Elisha and Ethan!"]
Petra: $10 ["Cheers to a Cinco de Linco tornado!!"]
Sheri: $40 [Cinco de Linco]
Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10 ["Cinco de Linco times 2"]
Janine: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Jan: $25 ["Cinco de Linco TORNADO"]
Rebecca: $10 ["Happy Cinco De Linco!"]
Jessica P: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dana C: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini: $10 ["First Cinco de Linco loan...from the Land of Lincoln!"]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $82 ["In honor of Chip's 41st birthday, August 6th."]
Eden: $40 ["Happy Belated Cinco de Linco Day in honor of Jeanne"]
Anonymous: $50
Petra (again): $5 ["Just because, right now I can."]
Grandma Gini: $40 ["In honor of Erik Peterson's 4th birthday on August 19, 2009."]
Grandma Gini: $40 ["In honor of Karl Peterson's 2nd birthday on August 20, 2009."]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Charlie: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Thomas: $5 [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!!!"]
Alida: $5 ["May God bless your journey to recovery Elisha & Ethan!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $46 ["In memory of Tori's parents' wedding Sept. 8, l963."]
Rhea: $20 ["ethan and lisha hope this little amount will help. love u both!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Julia: $20
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Evan & Lisa: $10
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Julia (again): $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Arlene: $25
Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["To celebrate Peggy Vogelsinger's birthday on November 22, 2009, Keep smiling!"]
Roger: $50
Grandma Gini: $28 ["To celebrate the 45th wedding anniversary of Jean & Jim Ashbrook on Nov. 28, 2009"]
Angela S: $10
Joan: $25
Sheryl: $10 ["Early Cinco de Linco"]
Karen F (again): $15
Michaela & Jaafar: $24

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

November 30, 2009: This loan has been funded!

December 1, 2009: Promissory note sent to Abigail for signature.

December 8, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

December 9, 2009: Loan of $810 sent to Abigail via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 18 months, starting on January 15, 2010. The first loan installment due will be $45.

January 10, 2010: 1st repayment of $45 (due January 15) received, early.

February 12, 2010: 2nd repayment of $45 (due February 15) received, early.

March 8, 2010: 3rd repayment of $45 (due March 15) received, early.

April 16, 2010: 4th repayment of $45 (due April 15) received, on-time.

May 19, 2010: 5th repayment of $45 (due May 15) received, late.

June 9, 2010: 6th repayment of $45 (due June 15) received, early.

July 13, 2010: 7th repayment of $45 (due July 15) received, early.

August 13, 2010: 8th repayment of $45 (due August 15) received, early.

August 26, 2010: Update from Abigail: "Finally Elisha and Ethan were able to see a DAN! doctor. Both kids have yeasty guts so they have started antifungals this week! They still need the IgG food allergy test and heavy metal toxicity test. Thank you Tori and to our lenders for making it possible for my kids to recover, I am forever grateful..."

September 17, 2010: 9th repayment of $45 (due September 15) received, late.

October 17, 2010: 10th repayment of $45 (due October 15) received, late.

November 14, 2010: 11th repayment of $45 (due November 15) received, early.

December 15, 2010: 12th repayment of $45 (due December 15) received, on-time.

January 17, 2011: 13th repayment of $45 (due January 15) received, late.

February 18, 2011: 14th repayment of $45 (due February 15) received, late.

March 10, 2011: 15th repayment of $45 (due March 15) received, early.

April 12, 2011: 16th repayment of $45 (due April 15) received, early.

May 17, 2011: 17th repayment of $45 (due May 15) received, late.

May 17, 2011: 18th repayment of $45 (due June 15) received, early.

June 5, 2011: This loan has been repaid in full, early!

June 5, 2011: Original loan amounts have been repaid to lenders via PayPal.

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

This loan has been repaid!

First Posted On: November 5, 2009

Name: Emily

Age: 3 years old

Location: Arizona, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $370

Loan Needed For: Initial parent interview and child assessment with DAN! doctor Joel Morgan, scheduled for November 19, 2009.

Repayment Terms: One lump-sum repayment due by December 1, 2010.

Other Notes: Emily's mom, Camille, writes, "Emily is 3 and has been diagnosed [with autism] for a year. She is loving and spirited and has come a long way over the last year. She is in therapy most of her days and is the hardest working 3 year old that we know! We know that taking this next step in her healing is going to help her gut issues tremendously.

Emily has some GI [gastro-intestinal] issues. She doesn't eat for 5 - 6 days at a time, a few times a month. We have taken her to GI doctors, blood work drawn and she has gotten scoped and biopsies have come back negative. They say that it is an "Autism thing" and she has mild acid reflux, but they cannot provide any other explanation of what could be happening. We need to see a DAN! [Defeat Autism Now] doctor at this point, desperately, as she continues to lose weight. Thank you so much. I can't tell you how happy I am to be able to give Emily this opportunity that she so desperately needs."

Special Note: Camille learned about Lend4Health through a fellow member of her Autism Society of America group, Matthias' mom Lisa.

Reference Provided By: Tracey C. and Gina B.

Emily's Community of Lenders:

Karen F: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Beth: $10
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Joan: $25 [Cinco de Linco]
Allie: $10 ["Cinco de linco loan ($5 for each of my healthy kids)"]
Angela: $20 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Renee: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Tracey: $50 ["Love you, Em!"]
Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Amy: $5 ["In honor of my son Jaret who wanted to give his allowance to a good cause."]
Grandma Gini: $25 ["Welcome to lend4health, hope you get funded fast today! Keep smiling!"]
Jennifer T: $50
Kerri: $20 ["This is an awesome service!"]
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Emily! May God bless you on your way to recovery!"]
Joseph: $10
Karen F (again): $10
Joan (again): $25
Tracey (again): $50
Christia: $30 ["Good luck! Dr. Morgan has been great for us!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

November 10, 2009: This loan has been funded!

November 10, 2009: Promissory note sent to Camille for signature.

November 11, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

November 11, 2009: Loan of $375 disbursed via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid in one lump-sum by December 1, 2010.

November 16, 2009: Thank you from Camille: "I apologize for taking so long to send this to you...life has gotten in the way! I can't tell you what this loan means to us, so I thought illustrating it and showing what Emily goes through will help show how much this means to her and our family.

Four nights ago, Emily woke up in the middle of the night screaming for the second time in the past week. She was holding her stomach and saying "owie." She had explosive diarrhea (which resulted in a messy bed!) after being constipated all day. She was in so much pain. This example is something that happens on a weekly basis. Normally, after cleaning her up, I would have held her and told her that I was sorry, that I don't know what to do or what hurts her so badly. I would have told her that I wish I could take it all away and make her feel better to where this doesn't happen again, week after week. I would have cried alongside her, feeling helpless.

Not this time. This time, I was able to tell her that I know her belly hurts and that we are going to get her help. I told her all about the nice people who lent us money to take her to the specialty doctor. I told her how we were going to do everything that can possibly be done to help her belly feel better. I told her that there were people who loved her and were doing what they could to help us to get her help. I told her about Dr. Morgan and about all the kids he is helping, just like her. I told her that her appointment was coming up soon and there hopefully wouldn't be many more nights like this.

I don't think she understood most of what I was telling her (although she surprises me every day with what she does understand), but it made me feel better knowing that seeing a DAN! doctor was going to be a possibility. Instead of feeling helpless, I felt full of hope and love, knowing that loved ones and perfect strangers helped make seeing a doctor that could help her a possibility.

On the day that we found out our loan had been funded, Emily and I had a dance party. We did the happy dance over and over again. I told her that we are going to be able to take her to the doctor that will help make her belly feel better and I put out her markers and construction paper. I have attached her drawing and thought it appropriate to share it with you and those that funded our loan. More times then not, she draws sad faces. I think because she doesn't feel good most of the time. Knowing that she was going to see a doctor to help her belly must have made her happy... "Emily" in the picture, is smiling.

So, Thank You. Thank you a million times, thank you. We wouldn't have been able to take this next step if it weren't for all of you and Lend4Health. Thank you for making it possible to help my little girl.

Sincerely yours,
Camille"



November 27, 2009: Update from Camille: "I wanted to let you know how the DAN! appointments went with Dr. Morgan.

It was GREAT! We went over the paperwork I filled out and Emily's history that I wrote and such. I told him that so far in the month of November, Emily didn't eat food 12 days out of 19. Not only was he shocked at the severity of Emily's hunger strikes, he also realized very quickly that something was severely wrong with Emily's GI/immune system. He couldn't understand why Phoenix Children's Hospital did not do more and dig deeper. He looked at the red circles under her eyes and knew he was looking at a sick girl. PCH didn't even do a thorough endoscopy and didn't do a full colonoscopy which he was really upset about. He thinks that they could have found something if they looked, which has been my feeling all along. I felt that there was so much more that they could do, but instead we got the brush off and told that it was an "autism thing" and that we need to get working with a better feeding therapist.

He ordered a stool analysis, blood work and a urine test to see if we could find what was happening. He said that we would only do the necessary tests first instead of doing everything, to not only help ease the cost of it all, but also so we don't do unnecessary tests and waste money. We will let the tests guide us on what to do next. I thought that was not only wise, but a great plan. He thinks that she has major food sensitivities other then what we already know about, along with either a bacterial infection/overgrowth or a fungal infection/overgrowth. Her immune system is elevated and working harder then it should, which explains the fevers every other week (or every other day in some cases).

He also started her on a multi that is good for kids on the spectrum, a probiotic (although we can't start it until after the stool test) and an EFA. He loaded me up with books and studies to look at. He also put me in touch with a feeding therapist that works with ASD kids that have severe feeding issues/hunger strikes. Unfortunately, she is not contracted with the state, so we are unable to afford her. She did send me some info though and invited us to hear her speak at some upcoming events.

The most important thing that he did was give us hope. Hope that something could be done, or looked into further. He was confident that with a little more digging, we could find the cause of her pain and help ease it. He said that he thinks once the pain is gone, we will need to teach Emily to eat again. He feels that she has associated eating with pain and does the minimum food intake to just stay alive.

So, Eric and I were trying to figure out how to pay for the tests, because we need to do them soon. Thankfully, his father has said that he will pay for all of her testing. He read the reports and realize it is a real issue. He was impressed with the level of expertise and thoroughness that Dr. Morgan gave Emily.

We see him again in 3 weeks to go over tests and the very detailed food/poop/behavior journal that we were asked to complete in the mean time. I feel like we are going in the right direction and look forward to Emily's healing journey.

Thank you so much for all that you have done and continue to do for so many families. With all of the negativity and everything that is happening in our world, I think we have lost faith in people. We seem to focus on the bad, crime shows that depict unspeakable things are on our televisions every night, the news is full of stories of hate, despair and grief. You and the lenders at Lend4Health have helped me to believe in people again and the great things that a small community can do.

Much love,
Camille"

December 17, 2010: Lump sum repayment of $375 received. This loan has been repaid in full!

Update from Camille: "Emily is doing great. We were unable to continue with her DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] protocol, due to financial reasons. We are still exploring medically at this point though because she has insurance that will pay for it. My husband lost his job in October, and before that we were still playing catch up from the last time he was unemployed.

We are seeing a very good GI doctor that was recommended to us from our local Autism Society of America group. We are in the exploratory phase of food allergies, etc. Hopefully, we will get her allergies and diet under control. From the little that we have done, she is showing great progress with her chronic constipation. She is finding relief AND a very happy kid. We haven't had a tummy screaming fit in quite some time, so we are very grateful for that.

The DAN! doctor that we saw with the Lend4Health loan was incredible. He helped me to find her signals of something going on, and how to help. Although we cannot continue with him at this time, we are grateful for the opportunity to have seen him. We also were able to pay for my son to be seen by him to help him with his chronic diarrhea issue. Both kids are still having some issues, but it is looking much, much better.

On another note, we did have our baby! Benjamin was born 8 pounds 14 ounces. Due to complications during birth though, he was airavac'd to the NICU at Phoenix Childrens Hospital. He is still there, but we hope to have him home soon. It has been hard on all of us, but we cannot wait to have our whole family under one roof! He was not breathing at birth and was deprived of oxygen for some time. We are seeing developmental delays now and will have to continue to monitor him as he grows. He is at risk now for Cerebral Palsy in addition to his already "at risk" status for Autism, since our other two have it. We are happy that he is finally here!

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Holiday season!

With love and appreciation,
Camille and Emily

Make a Microloan for 7-yr old Lila's Health!

This loan is past-due.

Photo has been removed at parent's request.

First Posted On: July 27, 2009

Name: Lila

Age: 7 years old

Location: California, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $3,000

Loan Needed For: 20 HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] dives

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($166.67/month).

Other Notes: Lila's mom writes, "Lila is an amazing 7 year old girl with autism presenting classically (DSM 299.00). She was diagnosed in Fall of 2005 at the age of two and a half and has been hard at work getting better since then. She follows DAN [Defeat Autism Now] protocol, is GFCF [gluten-free, casein-free], and has overcome challenges to gut, immune, and metabolic dysfunction that made her early entry into recovery pretty rocky. Lila has improved to a point where HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] is her last treatment we hope to yield some results that can get her over her sensory seeking behaviors, physical out-of-control-ness, and better her chances for social connection with peers. Lila has worked so hard to this point and has made some remarkable gains, and we feel she deserves the chance to recover. We believe the HBOT in addition to her 45 hours of weekly therapies including speech, occupational therapy, and behavior will further unlock her access to recovery!

For two years I have tried to raise the money for HBOT dives for Lila, but other medical/financial concerns have made it impossible for us to start the important protocol.

Lila needs HBOT now. We are seeking a $3,000 loan to get her started, and will take the dives though Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic of Santa Monica, a vendor experienced in HBOT for autistic children. Help Lila exceed the limit she has hit in her recovery by lending toward this important treatment today!"

Reference Provided By: Dan S., Tina C., and Rodrigo G.

Lila's Community of Lenders:

Jenn (Jeremy's mom): $5 ["We are looking to start HBOT with our son also. Best of luck"]
Tom: $10
Amanda: $10

This family received a $500 gift from a friend, Lisa. The loan request has been reduced by $500.

Lyman: $25
Daniel: $5
Michael: $100
Timothy: $7
Ute: $200 ["I hope this helps your beautiful Lila. You are an awesome mama xo Ute"]
Janet: $25 ["What a great way to help others! So glad to participate."]

This family received a $75 gift from a friend, Lynne. The loan request has been reduced by $75.

Bonnie: $5
Lila: $10 ["How can I not send money for Lila. That's my name too and HBOT helped my son recover. Cinco De Linco! God bless."]
Rachel (Julian's mom): $5 [""Happy Cinco De Linco Lila" =)"]
Petra: $5 ["Cheers to a Cinco de Linco tornado!!"]
Sheri: $40 [Cinco de Linco]
Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jan: $25 ["Cinco de Linco TORNADO"]
Jessica P: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Thomas: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Lena: $15 ["You're awesome Lila!"]
Jeanne: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Lila!"]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dana C: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini: $5 ["First Cinco de Linco loan...from the Land of Lincoln!"]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $41 ["In honor of Chip's 41st birthday, August 6th."]
Dana C (again): $5
Daniel (again): $5
Tim & Beata: $25 ["Hi Lila, My wife Beata and I wish you the best. I know that the HBOT treatments will give great results and we want Lila to have a wonderful, fun-filled life. Love, Tim Terry/Nordic Naturals & wife Beata"]
Petra (again): $5 ["Just because, right now I can"]
Lynn: $100
Paula: $5 ["Good luck Lila. -Paula"]
Charlie: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Elizabeth M: $5 ["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!!!"]
Jennifer P: $37 ["For Tori's bday!"]
Michaela & Jaafar: $10
Mike, Jeanne, & Charlie: $43.50 ["Happy (belated) Bday Tori! We Love You! Also
$6.50 for lemonade :)"]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Hank: $10
Grandma Gini (again): $33 ["To celebrate Angela Skinner's 33rd birthday on September 19, 2009."]
Grandma Gini (again): $30 ["To celebrate Erika Hanna's 30th birthday on September 21st, 2009."]
Karen F (again): $5 ["October Cinco de Linco! Re-loan from Jaden's repaid loan!"]
Gail: $5
George: $10
Debbie: $5
Petra (again): $75 ["In honor of Jeanne's upcoming b-day, for Cinco de Linco, and because I will not stand by and let another mom lose hope."]
Philip: $10
Marcy: $10
Thomas: $15 ["love love love to Lila......."]
Sheryl: $5 ["Cinco de Linco. Happy Birthday Jeanne!"]
Aunty Ulla: $5 ["Cinco de Linco. Happy Birthday Jeanne!"]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Dana C (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Karin L: $5 ["Cinco de Linco for Lila!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco."]
Charissa: $5 ["Cinco de Linco. Happy Birthday Jeanne!"]
John: $10 ["Cinco de Linco. We were just discussing how lucky we were with our child. Who could not send money!"]
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Lila! May God bless your way to recovery!"]
Robyn: $5 ["Good luck Lila! I'll be praying for you."]
Scott: $50
Jan: $41.30 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Praying for you to get all the funding and support you need Lila! You're doing great and inspiring many! Much love to you and your family~"]
Grandma Gini (again): $30 ["To celebrate the birth of Katelyn Alessandra Skinner on Sept. 30, 2009 to Angela & Kyle Skinner & her sister Kennedy"]
Petra (again): $37.50 ["From Sabrina's repaid loan."]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["From Sabrina's repaid loan."]
Rama: $500
Charlie W.: $100
Grandma Gini (again): $20 ["To celebrate the marriage of Kelly Ann Trevisan and Adam Robert Clay on October l0, 2009, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania."]
Jeanne (again): $25 ["Happy Birthday Karen Fuller! Thank you for being such a big supporter of L4H! You're awesome! :)"]
Evan & Lisa: $5
Karen F (again): $10
Grandma Gini (again): $67 ["Celebrating good friend Lucy Kathryn's birthday on October l9, 2009."]
Karen F (again): $10
Anonymous: $86 ["Wishing you all the best, Lila!"]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $20 ["Wishing you good luck."]
Jennifer M: $10 ["Someday soon I hope to start HBOT with my son, good luck to you and God Bless!"]
Evan & Lisa (again): $10
Diane: $50 ["Funds from repayment of Geoffrey's loan."]
Petra (again): $70 ["Passing forward from repayment on Geoffrey's loan. Go Lila, go!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $23 ["Celebrating Rebekah Clay's 23rd birthday on Oct. 20, 2009"]
Bonnie (again): $5 [From Geoffrey's repaid loan]
Marcy: $10
Stacie: $10 ["Rock that HBOT Lila!"]
Jeanne (again): $20 ["Almost there! Go Lila go!! :)"]
Jeanne (again): $8.70 [Re-loan from Geoffrey's repaid loan]
Joan: $65 ["Best of luck!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

October 19, 2009: This loan has been funded!!!

October 23, 2009: Promissory note sent to Lila's mom for signature.

October 25, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

October 25, 2009: Loan of $2,425 disbursed via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 18 months, beginning on January 15, 2010.

October 26, 2009: Thank you from Lila's mom:

Dear Friends and Lenders:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible generosity and caring you all have outpoured for my daughter Lila in loaning her the money to begin Hbot treatment here in California!

For years I have dreamed of being able to get her started with this after seeing our friends experience some incredible results with this therapy. It remains to be seen how Lila will respond, but we will post a video update if the results are good and we plan to move forward with more dives.

All of you, from the moms, to the friends, to the business people, receive a huge standing ovation from Lila and I and again thank you from the bottom of our hearts for investing in Lila's health! And Thank you to Tori for having Lend4Health!!!

February 2, 2010: The 1st installment (due January 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

February 28, 2010: The 2nd installment (due February 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

May 14, 2010: The 3rd installment (due March 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

May 14, 2010: The 4th installment (due April 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

June 4, 2010: The 5th installment (due May 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

July 2, 2010: The 6th installment (due June 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

July 27, 2010: The 7th installment (due July 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: The 8th installment (due August 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: The 9th installment (due September 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

December 7, 2010: The 10th installment (due October 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

December 7, 2010: The 11th installment (due November 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: August 5, 2009

Name: Irene

Age: 6 years old

Location: Florida, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $300

Loan Needed For: Follow-up phone consultation on September 3, 2009, with Irene's DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor, Dr. David Berger

Repayment Terms: One lump sum, 12 months after loan fulfilled

Other Notes: Irene's mom, Ivonne, writes, "Irene is an amazing girl who was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. After contacting other families of autistic children and listening to their testimony, we implemented the Gluten Free Casein Free (GFCF) diet for our daughter with great success. Three months after the diagnosis, I had the first visit with Dr. Berger, a DAN Doctor. From that moment on, my daughter’s condition has been improving. Irene, who was non-verbal at the age of five, is now able to communicate through simple sentences. She is also learning to read. That is something.

Like many other children on the spectrum, Irene has metal toxicity, chronic yeast infection, allergies, and metabolic and hormonal imbalance.

This is Irene’s treatment: Super NuThera with P5P, Cod Liver Oil, Kirkman Calcium, Pro bio gold, MB-12 q3d, Folinic acid, Taurine, Selenium, Vitamin D3, Epsom salt baths and Ketoconazole. We just finished the last chelation cycle using DMSA and Glutathione.

I am an immigrant who works full-time as an elementary teacher and I do not have any family members who can help with the cost of Irene’s medical treatment. I have exhausted all my resources and I do not know where else to go to get the money necessary to pay for the treatment that has been working so well for my daughter. We need to discuss with the Doctor how Irene has responded clinically to the chelation, discuss the results of the tests that he ordered during our last consultation in March, and figure out what treatments will be more effective for my child. Thank you for your consideration."

Reference Provided By: Jimena R. and Priscila B.

Irene's Community of Lenders:

Grandma Gini: $5 ["First Cinco de Linco loan...from the Land of Lincoln!"]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $41 ["In honor of Chip's 41st birthday, August 6th."]
Karen S: $15
Dana C: $5
Paula: $5 ["Good luck - Children are so important!"]
Petra (Salamander & Potatey's mom): $10 ["I had to. I just had to."]
Bahar: $5 ["I am 7 years old. My mommy started Lend4Health. I hope you feel better soon!"]
Lisa: $25
Grandma Gini: $38 ["In honor of Sandi & Bob Wilson's 38th wedding anniversary."]
Paula (again): $5
Angela: $10
Renee: $15
Grandma Gini: $27 ["In honor of Jeff Meyers' 58th birthday on August 27, 2009."]
Grandma Gini: $27 ["In honor of Kennedy Skinner's 5th birthday on August 27, 2009."]
Dana C (again): $13
Manuel: $20 ["Hope this helps!"]
Petra (again): $11
Charlie: $17

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

August 26, 2009: This loan has been fully funded!

August 27, 2009: Promissory note sent to Ivonne for signature.

August 27, 2009: Signed promissory note received from Ivonne.

August 28, 2009: Loan of $300 sent to Ivonne via PayPal. This loan is scheduled to be repaid in one lump sum on September 1, 2010.

August 28, 2009: Thank you note from Ivonne: "Dear lenders, We wanted to let you all know how much we appreciated what you have done for us. Helping our daughter recover from autism is a long and difficult journey. Knowing we have the support of people like you surely helps. You are truly making a difference in our daughter's life. Thank you on behalf of Irene, gracias from the bottom of our hearts.

Sincerely,
Ivonne and Ramón
Irene's Parents

September 4, 2009: Update from Ivonne: "We had the consultation with Dr. Berger. Things look better. The lead level came out OK. We are going to make another chelation cycle with DMSA, in case there is more lead "hiding" in her body. Irene is beginning to take a compounded medicine (I do not remember the name) to regulate the adrenal function. The minerals and vitamins are where we want them to be for the first time, so we will stick to our current regime. We are going to forget about yeast for now (we tried everything already, what a nightmare) since Irene is clinically improving. In three months we will repeat the tests and talk to him. Thank you again for helping us. Ivonne"

October 19, 2009: Update from Ivonne: "Irene is doing better, particularly in school. We had one of those killing viruses but it is over now. Ramon, Irene's father, is back from Spain. He got connected with several galleries [he is an artist]. Saludos, Ivonne"

August 27, 2010: Lump-sum repayment of $300 received, early (due September 1, 2010). This loan has been repaid in full!

August 27, 2010: Update from Ivonne: "Thank God Irene is doing VERY WELL. I cannot tell you how happy we are. She is talking "Spanglish" and improving her social skills. Her imagination and sense of humor are amazing (her therapist says she could be a comedian). She enjoys inventing stories and illustrating them (I never thought an autistic kid could do that). Her universe has expanded to the extent that she is projecting into her "future." (When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher and "take me" to Egypt and China).

As other parents of autistic kids, we keep working to help our child rise above the challenges imposed by her condition. The biomedical treatment plays an important part in that. Making possible that appointment last September was a big opportunity for us. Thank you again and good luck in your important mission."

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

This loan is past-due.

First Posted On: July 22, 2009

Name: Ashleigh

Age: 6 years old

Location: Texas, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $430

Loan Needed For: Stool test ($290), DAN! doctor appointment ($60), and travel/gas to get to DAN! doctor appointment ($80)

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($23.89/month)

Other Notes: Ashleigh's mom, Monica, writes, "Ashleigh is 6 years old. She is very happy when her tummy doesn't hurt. She loves bubbles, bouncing balls, cartoons, and trampolines. When she was born she screamed and cried and this continued throughout her life. She had acid reflux when she was a baby. She developed normally and she even said a few words until she was around 14 months old. She would give us kisses say i love you, thank you, please, and daddy. One night Ashleigh started slamming her head into the wooden slab underneath the padding on her playpen. She stopped sleeping, lost eye contact, began stimming on tags and pens, became non-verbal, no longer wanted affection, and was gone.

I found with biomedical treatment and diet that she is slowly but surely recovering. I started pursuing treatment for Ashleigh last year because she regressed more so than ever before. She quit eating and drinking. Her belly was hugely distended and she screamed and put holes in her bedroom wall with her head. She even looked drugged part of the time. I took her to one doctor after another but none of them helped and all blamed her symptoms on her autism diagnosis. Frustrated and petrified because I was watching my baby starve to death, I turned to biomedical treatment. This has been the only treatment that has helped my daughter. Doctors never helped her. She once went without a bowel movement for 18 days and the doctors acted as if I was making that up. Biomedical treatment has helped my daughter tremendously. She is battling yeast overgrowth. Ashleigh's father got laid off from his job 2 months ago. We no longer have the money for treatment. She is slowly regressing without her medicine and supplements." Ashleigh's doctor is Carmen Otero in San Antonio.

Reference Provided By: Cheryl D. and Crystal H.

Ashleigh's Community of Lenders:

Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $83
Cathleen: $15
Karen F: $5
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $113
Dymna: $20
Carmen: $80
Grandma Gini: $114 ["In memory of Evelyn Sabol Welch Riordan, who would have been 88 years old on August 4th."]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

August 1, 2009: This loan has been fully funded!

August 2, 2009: Promissory note sent to Monica for signature.

August 5, 2009: Promissory note received.

August 6, 2009: Loan of $430 disbursed via check in the mail. The first loan repayment will be due September 15 in the amount of $23.89.

August 10, 2009: Thank you note from Monica: "To everyone who contributed to my daughter's health. Thank you so much for your kindness!"

September 14, 2009: 1st repayment of $23.89 received, early.

October 8, 2009: 2nd repayment of $24.00 received, early.

November 17, 2009: 3rd repayment of $30.00 received, 1 day late. Note: This is an overpayment of $6.11, so the final payment will be reduced by $6.11.

December 15, 2009: 4th repayment of $30.00 received, on-time. Note: This is an overpayment of $6.11, so the final payment will be reduced by $6.11.

January 13, 2010: 5th repayment of $30 received, early. Note: This is an overpayment of $6.11, so the final payment will be reduced by $6.11.

February 9, 2010: 6th repayment of $23.89 (due February 15) received, early.

February 9, 2010: 7th repayment of $23.89 (due March 15) received, early.

February 9, 2010: 8th repayment of $23.89 (due April 15) received, early.

February 9, 2010: 9th repayment of $23.89 (due May 15) received, early. An overpayment of $4.44 also was received, so the final payment will be reduced by $4.44.

July 2, 2010: The 10th repayment (due June 15) has been marked past-due.

July 28, 2010: The 11th repayment (due July 15) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: The 12th repayment (due August 15) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: The 13th repayment (due September 15) has been marked past-due.

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: July 10, 2009

Name: Olivia

Age: 4 years old

Location: Florida, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $2,000

Loan Needed For: Down payment on an HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] chamber for their home. Because of the amount of time it takes to keep up with the HBOT treatment and the other treatments she is involved in, the family believes that a chamber at their home makes better sense than going to their DAN! doctor's office for treatments. The family has found a unit for $8,000 and would like to use the $2,000 loan as a down payment, and then finance the rest through Healing Dives.

Repayment Terms: 24 months ($83.33/month)

Other Notes: Olivia's mom, Angie, wrote: "As a parent we want the best for our children. We want to give them every opportunity to succeed and make a positive impact on the world. When we received the devastating news that Olivia was officially diagnosed with Autism our world came crashing down. But out of the rubble of our shattered dreams for her, came a new desire and will to make her whole again and give her a voice. We gained a new strength and fight. We have seen her make incredible gains and come so far. She is slowly becoming the person she was meant to be. We know that we will get there.

We want the best for her.

We insist on getting our child back and will stop at nothing until this is accomplished. Unfortunately this journey to recovery comes with a heavy price tag. We have liquidated all of our accounts and gone into extreme debt, and yet we are still on this road.

We want the best for her. We can not give up. We are now asking for your help. We would like for Olivia to be able to receive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. It is very costly but even more beneficial and necessary on her road to recovery. We are looking to raise enough money to pay for a down payment on an HBOT chamber for Olivia. We are asking that you contribute whatever you can, to help Olivia. This is only a loan and will be repaid. Thank you for all of your help and support on this journey. With your help we will get the best for her."

Reference Provided By: Kathy H., the office of Dr. David Berger, and Brent H.

Olivia's Community of Lenders:

Kristen: $10 ["HBOT was VERY beneficial to our little girl in her recovery. I wish Olivia and your family continued success with her treatments."]
Angie: $5 ["We love you! Hugs from Bellzie!"]

This family received a gift of $500 from Fran. The ChipIn goal amount has been reduced from $2,000 to $1,500.

Brent: $10 ["For our Liversnaps. Love, Brent & Laura (and Anna, too!)"]
Kevin: $25
Will: $50

This family received a $5 gift from Anna P. outside of Lend4Health. The loan request has been reduced by $5.

This family received a $1,000 gift from Henry outside of Lend4Health.

Angie's parents have offered to help this family pay for the rest of the money for the HBOT -- not just the remaining loan amount, but money for the entire HBOT purchase!

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

July 17, 2009: This loan has been funded! Woo hoo! The full amount of the loan is $100. The remaining $1,900 was gifted to the family! Wow!

July 17, 2009: Promissory note sent to Angie for signature.

July 17, 2009: Signed promissory note received from Angie.

July 17, 2009: Loan of $100 sent to Angie via PayPal. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 3 months. The first loan repayment is due August 15, in the amount of $33.33.

August 14, 2009: 1st repayment of $33.33 received, early.

September 18, 2009: 2nd repayment of $33.33 received, 3 days late.

September 19, 2009: Update from Angie: "We are so happy to say that the hyperbaric chamber arrived on Wednesday afternoon. Olivia has been in each day, increasing the time with each visit, she is up to 45 minutes! She loves it and we are super duper jazzed! She started on a new antifungal in late August. Since then she has made huge improvements. She is answering questions, naming colors, writing her name, putting the alphabet in order and has a vocabulary of about 1,000 words now! We have been so busy with it, but a good busy. She is back at her Montessori preschool this year, and loving it. She is participating in class and having a great time. Things are just peachy here. I am attaching a pic of her in the chamber, what a big girl!"

October 16, 2009: 3rd and final repayment of $33.34 received, on-time.

October 16, 2009: This loan has been repaid in full! This family is considered to be in good standing on Lend4Health. As such, they are eligible to request another loan in the future if they would like.

October 16, 2009: Lenders have been repaid their original loan amounts via PayPal.

Make a Microloan for Karen & Megan's Health!

This loan has been repaid in full!

Karen is the youngest, with glasses. Megan is behind her in the pink shirt. They are at the park with their sister, Logan, in the jacket, and their brother, Kevin.

First Posted On: May 15, 2009

Name: Karen & Megan

Age: 8 years old (Karen) and 15 years old (Megan)

Location: Kansas, USA

Diagnosis: Karen: Suspected lyme disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), and uveitis; Megan: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), suspected lyme disease, severe dyslexia, and central auditory processing disorder (CAPD).

Loan Sought: $520

Loan Needed For: IGeneX basic lymes disease panel for each child. The test is $260 each, so $520 for both.

Repayment Terms: One lump-sum repayment by February 28, 2010.

Other Notes: Karen and Megan are sisters from a family of five children, each of whom have various health issues. The parents believe that the children are suffering from Lyme Disease, and that some of the children may have Lyme-induced autism. They would like to conduct a test for Lymes that is not covered by insurance but that is considered to be a definitive test for Lymes. By having the results from this test, the family will be better equipped with information they need to pursue treatments, if needed. The family originally requested a loan to test four of the children, but in the hopes that the loan will be fulfilled more quickly if it is a lesser amount, they have decided to get Megan and Karen tested first.

Their mom, Shelly, writes, "Karen is 8, and very smart. She is apparently neurotypical. She was diagnosed with JRA [juvenile rheumatoid arthritis] and uveitis at age 6. She has been on homeopathic remedies from the naturopath, probiotics, antivirals, acupuncture, chinese herbs, supplements, curcumin, allergy shots, allergy drops from the naturopath, rebirthing for birth trauma resolution, proteolytic enzymes, porters milk cure diet, IGG food allergy testing, a diet of 8 foods ramping up to 30, and is possible celiac per a gastro specialist. She was negative on her lymes test from the hospital but we think she has lymes, and this test would prove it and allow me to pursue treatment for lymes and not get into a hassle with her rheumatologist or opthomologist. She is 2 1/2 years inflammation-free and off all steroids as well as NOT on Nsaids or immunosuppressors like 99% of all of the other kids with uveitis.

Megan is 15 years old with Aspergers, central auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, insomnia, headaches, and fatigue. She tested positive for mercury and lead on her hair test. She has been made sick by almost every biomedical treatment we have tried, and her adrenal cortisol test revealed that she makes almost no cortisol (only one time a day, in the evening, it reaches a 3, but the rest of the day, nothing). Attempts we've made with chelators have failed because of the adrenal problem. She has adverse reactions to the sauna [used for therapeutic purposes]. She has fevers, chills, weakness, and brain symptoms. She has been going to a naturopath for a year, and we still have not been able to see any improvement because so far everything we try, fails. Megan is a beautiful girl but has a difficult time keeping her energy up and becomes weak often. She loves playing video games. We would like to get the IGeneX test for lymes induced autism. Her older brother regressed between ages 10 and 14 into autism, and we fear she will continue a downward spiral to regression also if we do not do something."

Special Note: Shelly also writes, "Their 20 year old older brother Shawn made a full recovery from doing Andy Cutler chelation for 8 months; three months into treatment he was showing amazing gains. During biomedical treatment his OCD fear of bathing and leaving the house went away, as did his insomnia, headaches, and nausea. His eye contact and socialization went through the roof, he learned basic life skills, and he was then able to learn to drive and attend college and held down a job. He discontinued treatment early after 8 months, and two and a half years later is experiencing regression but he is no longer living at home. He is no longer well enough to attend college or have a job. We would like for him to move home so that we could take care of him."

Reference Provided By: Dana, Anna C, and Judith Weeg (President of the Lyme Disease United Coaltion. The Coalition's website is not up yet, but Judith refers people to THIS WEBSITE).

Karen and Megan's Community of Lenders:

Karen S: $50 ["So glad to see them getting Igenex testing, know that even Igenex can have false negatives, but is a much better test than standard labs. If they can get the kids to a LLMD (lyme literate doc), to be assessed for co-infections as well, that would be a good goal after the initial testing. Best of luck to the family, lyme is a very rough road."]
Cara: $10
Noel: $25
Grandma Gini: $15 ["I like helping sisters."] Note this loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $15.
Sean: $10
Cathleen: $50
Karen F: $5
Liz (Dazmen's mom): $4 Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $4.
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Jordan's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $5.
Bonnie: $5
Petra: $20 [Re-loaned from Jordan's repaid loan]
Henry: $20
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10
Karen F (again): $5 ["Early Cinco de Linco"]
Tori: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jan: $25 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne: ["Cinco de Linco"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Heather (Brock's mom): $5 [Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $5]
Jennifer: $25
Jeanne (again): $10
Jan (again): $50 ["For Jeanne & Petra's challenge"]
Karen F (again): $10 ["Petra's challenge"]
Jennifer P: $10
Cara: $5 [Note: This loan was made outside if ChipIn so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $5]
Petra (again): $50 ["Fulfilling on my pledge.. I know the universe will respond in kind and contribute the remainder.."]
Michlyn: $45
Karen S (again): $10
Dana C: $21

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

June 13, 2009: This loan has been fully funded!

June 14, 2009: Promissory note sent to Shelly for signature.

June 19, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

June 19, 2009: Loan of $520 sent to Shelly via PayPal. This loan will be due in one lump sum by February 28, 2010.

June 20, 2009: PayPal was charging a fee for the loan because Shelly has a business account, so she denied the payment, and I sent the loan to her via check in Priority Mail.

September 17, 2009: Update from Shelly: "My family was very skeptical that our children could have lyme disease induced autism. Lend4Health helped me get a loan to get two of our daughters tested. When both daughters' lyme disease tests turned up positive, I got the blessing to begin treating them for lyme. Since beginning treatment for lyme, our entire life has changed for the better, we have a new outlook, and understanding of the symptoms and the causes, and a new road ahead towards recovery. Thank You Lend4Health!"

December 22, 2009: Update from Shelly: "Karen and Megan tested positive for Lyme Disease through testing done with a loan from Lend4Health. We did some initial treatment for Lyme since then, but found that we don't have enough die-off "moppers" and supportive herbs to support our detox pathways enough to begin killing off lyme as fast as we had hoped. We are now waiting until we get our tax refund to pay off our Lend4Health loan, then try to get another loan next year to pay for herbs and supplements for the treatment of the Lyme Disease. The girls' Naturopath moved, and the new Naturopath we feel, doesn't really know how or want to help them with Lyme Disease. We are hoping to attend the Lyme Induced Autism conference in California in April 2010 as a family so that the children can get a feel for all of the treatment options and take an active role in their health. We are so thankful to Lend4Health and all of our lenders for taking away the question of "Is it Lyme Disease or not?" That was a huge thing to be able to accept the diagnosis and then to make a plan together for how do deal with Lyme Disease. We also plan to find a Lyme Disease Specialist for Karen who is experienced in dealing with children with Lyme and uveitis but also familiar with herbs and biomed and form a specific treatment plan for her in 2010. We would like to thank all of our Lend4Health Lenders for making the girls' Lyme Diagnosis possible by lending us the money for their IGENEX tests. Merry Christmas Everyone!!"

March 1, 2010: Lump-sum repayment of $520 received, on-time. This loan has been repaid in full!

March 5, 2010: All 20 lenders have been sent their repayments via PayPal.

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: April 28, 2009

Name: Lauren

Age: 6 years old

Location: California

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $494

Loan Needed For: A year's membership on DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor Kurt Woeller's AutismActionPlan.org website. [Note: Lend4Health families receive a $169 rebate on a year's membership to AutismActionPlan.org. AutismActionPlan.org is a very supportive partner of Lend4Health.]

Repayment Terms: 12 months

Other Notes: Lauren's dad, Daniel, writes, "It seems like everyone is struggling these days to make ends meet. My family has helped as much as they can, but they are now in the same state. My daughter Lauren is a sweet girl who displays few behavioral issues anymore but continues to struggle with the most basic speech and comprehension. Her focus is much better after 2 years of 20+ hours a week of ABA with the Lovaas Institute. Her treatments are funded by the Harbor Regional Center and the local school district - the trade-off is we have to live in a costly area (though we found the least expensive place we could). Lauren gets sick often and will be congested about 3-4 nights per week. I'm sure this would be improved through biomedical intervention. Lauren's diet is a real problem. She is very stubborn and refuses to eat fruits and vegetables so we definitely need help. I lost my job at the end of January and have been struggling to make ends meet - and of course it's more expensive to buy healthy foods. I simply can't afford to get her the best treatment, which she deserves. I feel guilty that I could be doing more for my daughter, even though I do my best. She is a very hard worker and an angel of a girl. Thank you for this wonderful program - you are angels on a very important crusade to save our children from a lifetime of dependence and uncertainty. Thank you for your consideration."

Special Note: Daniel learned about Lend4Health through a post on the TACA message board.

Reference Provided By: Dan G. and Brian K.

Lauren's Community of Lenders:

Bridget: $494 [This kind soul also sent an extra $506 as a gift (not a loan) to this family.]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

April 29, 2009: This loan was fully funded -- by one person and within one day! That is a first in Lend4Health history! :)

April 29, 2009: Promissory note sent to Daniel for signature.

April 29, 2009: Signed promissory note received from Daniel.

April 29, 2009: Loan of $494 (plus gift of $506) sent to Daniel via PayPal. Loan repayments will begin on June 15, 2009.

May 17, 2009: Great news! Lauren's dad, Daniel, got a job! :)

May 27, 2009: 1st loan repayment installment of $41.17 received, early.

May 27, 2009: 2nd loan repayment installment of $41.17 received, early.

May 27, 2009: 3rd loan repayment installment of $41.17 received, early.

May 27, 2009: 4th loan repayment installment of $41.17 received, early.

May 27, 2009: Partial payment on 5th loan repayment installment received. Total amount due on October 15, 2009, will be $36.85.

October 2, 2009: Remaining payment on 5th loan repayment installment received. The October 15, 2009, has been received in full; early.

October 2, 2009: Update from Dan: "Lauren is doing amazingly well!"

November 18, 2009: 6th loan repayment of $41.17 received, 3 days late.

December 3, 2009: 7th loan repayment of $41.17 received, early.

January 12, 2010: 8th loan repayment of $41.17 (due January 15) received, early.

February 3, 2010: 9th loan repayment of $41.17 (due February 15) received, early.

March 25, 2010: 10th loan repayment of $41.17 (due March 15) paid by lender Bridget, marked late.

March 25, 2010: 11th loan repayment of $41.17 (due April 15) paid by lender Bridget, early.

March 25, 2010: 12th loan repayment of $41.17 (due May 15) paid by lender Bridget, early.

March 25, 2010: This loan has been repaid in full!

March 25, 2010: Lender Bridget (the sole lender on Lauren's loan) has asked not to be repaid from this loan. Her repaid loan from Lauren will be re-loaned to another family.

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: February 19, 2009

Name: Tatum

Age: 8 years old

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $670 [reduced on 3/23/09 from original amount of $1,500]

Loan Needed For: Four tests requested by Tatum's DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctors (Dr. Georgia Davis and Dr. David Adams through the Autism Solution Center in Cordova, Tennessee). These tests were done in November 2008 and now need to be repeated to check for changes. (1) ION Profile with Amino Acid 40 (Pediatric); (2) Neopterin/Biopterin Profile; (3) IgG4 Food Antibodies (90 Antigens); and (4) GI Effects - Stool.

UPDATE FROM TATUM'S MOM 3/23/09:

Things were not going well with Tatum's biomedical intervention for the past 6 weeks. Lots of issues, but mainly boiled down to the fact that when we started the probiotics it exacerbated the gut issues rather than correcting them. We had a phone conference with Dr. Davis and followed up with the recommended supplements and the stool test to decide what should be the next step of treatment. So with this change in treatment plan, our amount needed has decreased significantly (since there is no point in re-running many of the tests at this time).

(1) Telephone call with Dr. Davis: $279.00
(2) Supplements $145.50 (Nu-Thera/Everyday Companion $27.00, Pro-DHA $36.00, Super nu-thera $74.50, Taurine $8.00)
(3) Doctor's Data Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology X 2: $245.00

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($37.22/month)

Other Notes: Tatum's mom, Heather, writes, "I knew from the beginning that something was very different about Tatum (As a pediatric OT [occupational therapist] I knew at the very least, we had some sensory integration issues). She has struggled with delayed language, poor articulation, stuttering, and behavior issues. At the age of 2 she earned the nickname "Stitch" after the Disney character (alien created for destruction) due to the fact that their speech patterns were similar and she was in non-stop motion destroying everything in her path. Despite all of this, I had a difficult time obtaining a diagnosis for her.

Our first diagnosis was ADHD at age 5. I thought something more was going on, so I pursued further testing, and she was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at age 6. She has since been diagnosed with Autism/Aspergers and found to have subclinical seizures.

She has a very high IQ but could not tolerate the school environment. By last spring she was completely withdrawn, and we lived life trying to recover from or brace ourselves for the next meltdown. This is why I decided to quit my full time job to care for her (I work every weekend to pay our bills). As a single parent, this was an extremely difficult decision. Even with the sacrifices, it is a decision that I do not regret. I saw a lot of her agitation and anxiety melt away, but we still had such a long way to go. Along with our daily home activities, she receives OT and speech therapy.

Over the last year, her articulation has improved from < 3 year old level to > 4 year old level. She seeks out me or her sister to play with at home (a big change from the kid that spent hours lining magnetix up in her closet). Since beginning biomedical treatment, we have been able to decrease her prescription medicines, and she is beginning to play spontaneously with other kids.

These funds will allow us to continue to target the biomedical interventions for Tatum."

Special Note: Heather has a blog called "Team Beautiful." Read it HERE. She learned about Lend4Health through Charlie's mom, Jeanne, who writes about Lend4Health frequently on her blog, "Charlie in Wonderland" (read it HERE). The two have also connected through the Autism Solution Center, where Tatum is a patient and where Jeanne volunteers.

Reference Provided By: Laura C. (of the Autism Solution Center), Ashley K., and Tom C.

Tatum's Community of Lenders:

Penny (Logan's mom): $25
Karen: $10
Cathleen: $150
Bonnie: $5
Patti: $5
Karen (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco Day loan]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Day!"]
Tori: $5 ["Cinco de Linco!!"]
Petra: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco loan made via new "Cinco de Linco Quick Loan" button. Not reflected in ChipIn, so ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5]
Dana: $5 [Cinco de Linco loan made via new "Cinco de Linco Quick Loan" button. Not reflected in ChipIn, so ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5]
Summit to Sea: $25
Wendi and Matt: $5 "In honor of Mason." [Cinco de Linco loan made via new "Cinco de Linco Quick Loan" button. Not reflected in ChipIn, so ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5]
Jeanne (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco! Made outside of ChipIn, so ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5]
Tiffany (Summer's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco Day loan]
Karen: $5 "Happy to be able to help!" [Cinco de Linco loan made via new "Cinco de Linco Quick Loan" button. Not reflected in ChipIn, so ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5]
Cara: $5 [Cinco de Linco loan made via new "Cinco de Linco Quick Loan" button. Not reflected in ChipIn, so ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5]
Ching: $5
Jason and Mary Beth: $10 ["In memory of Mason."]
Danielle (Kosta's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Cinco De Linco Loans Facebook Group: TEN more members!"]
Michelle: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Michaela: $20 [Cinco de Linco]
Rachel (Julian's mom): $5
Carson's family: $10 ["We wish you all the best! Keep us posted on Tatum's progress! God bless. dory, kevin & carson"]
Amy: $10 ["Hope you reach your goal--from one mom of an older mild ASD child to another:)"]
Petra: $6 ["To honor Potatey who is turning 6 on 3/18 and who was saved from autistic regression through biomed."]
Namita: $5 [This loan is made from Jonathan's repaid loan. It was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $5.]
Jessica: $20 ["Just found your site via twitter, trying out lending for the first time!"]
Karen (again): $10
Sheri: $35 [Loan made from repaid loan to Sawyrr.]
Petra: $10 [re-loan from Sawyrr's repaid loan]
Jeanne (again): $8 [re-loan from Sawyrr's repaid loan] Note: This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal amount has been reduced by $8.
Will: $25 "How can someone not help such an adorable face. All the best and I am glad I could help out." [re-loan from Sawyrr's repaid loan]
Karen (again): $5 [re-loan from Dazmen's loan] This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5.
Romi: $25 [re-loan from Dazmen's loan] This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal has been reduced by $25.
Cara: $10 [re-loan from Dazmen's loan] This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal has been reduced by $10.
Chrissy: $5 [re-loan from Dazmen's loan] This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal has been reduced by $5.
Michelle: $20 [re-loan from Dazmen's loan] This loan was made outside of ChipIn, so the ChipIn goal has been reduced by $20.
Tatum has received a $200 gift from her grandparents, made outside of Lend4Health. This $200 will not be included as part of the loan amount because it was a gift, and it will not be included in the site's statistics.

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

March 23, 2009: Email from Heather:

Hi Tori, I enjoyed listening to you a couple of weeks ago! Thank you for all that you do! Things were not going well with Tatum's biomedical intervention for the past 6 weeks. Lots of issues, but mainly boiled down to the fact that when we started the probiotics it exacerbated the gut issues rather than correcting them. We had a phone conference with Dr. Davis and followed up with the recommended supplements and the stool test to decided what should be the next step of treatment. So with this change in treatment plan, our amount needed has decreased significantly (since there is no point in re-running many of the tests at this time). My parents have also given me $200 towards her treatment. Is it okay to change the amount? I have been amazed at the kindness of others--you and this blog are amazing!

Telephone call $279.00
Supplements $145.50 (Nu-Thera/Everyday Companion $27.00, Pro-DHA $36.00, Super nu-thera $74.50, Taurine $8.00)
Doctor's Data Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology X 2: $245.00
Total: $669.50

Let me know if this will work or if you need any further information! Thanks again for your help!

Heather

March 24, 2009: This loan has been funded! The final amount of the loan is $539. Heather has changed the repayment schedule to 12 months (instead of the original 18 months for the higher amount of the loan request).

March 24, 2009: Promissory note sent to Heather for signature.

March 24, 2009: Signed promissory note received.

March 24, 2009: Loan of $539 sent to Heather via PayPal. Repayments will begin May 1, 2009, and will be $44.92/month.

April 2, 2009: Note from Heather:

To Tori and to every one of our lenders,

Thank you so much for your generosity. We've had the necessary testing completed, have been able to speak with Tatum's doctor, and are on our way with our revised plan.

As a single mom, I would have been saving for awhile in order to make this happen--thank you for helping to prevent this delay in Tatum's treatment. We can't wait to be on the other side of this and able to help others.

Thank you for your kindness,

Heather & Tatum

April 30, 2009: First repayment installment of $44.92 received; 1 day early.

May 22, 2009: Second repayment installment of $44.92 received; 10 days early.

July 8, 2009: Third repayment installment (due July 1) has been marked past-due.

July 21, 2009: Third repayment installment (due July 1) has been made. Amount was $44.92. It has now been marked "late" instead of past-due.

July 21, 2009: Update from Heather: "While the $ thing has been a bit rough the past month, Tatum is making HUGE strides! She's bubbly and chatty! She's becoming more and more flexible in her thinking. We've had no meltdowns for over a month now! It's so much fun getting to know this kid as she feels better and better! -- Thanks!"

August 1, 2009: Fourth repayment installment of $44.92 received, on-time.

September 1, 2009: Fifth repayment installment of $44.92 received, on-time.

September 23, 2009: 6th repayment installment of $44.92 received, early.

October 28, 2009: 7th repayment installment of $44.92 received, early.

December 1, 2009: 8th repayment installment of $44.92 received, on-time.

January 3, 2009: 9th repayment installment of $44.92 received, late.

February 2, 2010: 10th repayment installment of $44.92 received, on-time.

March 2, 2010: 11th repayment installment of $44.92 received, on-time.

April 6, 2010: 12th and final repayment installment of $44.88 received, late.

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

April 6, 2010: Lenders have been sent their loans back via PayPal.

April 6, 2010: Update from Heather: "I just wanted to send another update as we wrap up this loan with Lend4Health. It has been quite a year! The testing that the loan paid for allowed us to find the root cause of Tatum's extreme OCD, anxiety, and sensory issues: P.A.N.D.A.S. We are currently working with her DAN doctors to treat this and are seeing amazing results! We will keep you all posted! Thank you, Tori and all of our lenders! Life is so different these days-lots of smiles and cuddles : ) Heather"