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 8-yr old Evan's Health!

This loan has been partially forgiven and partially repaid

First Posted: August 3, 2010

Name: Evan

Age: 8 years old

Location: Ohio, USA

Diagnosis: Autism, seizure disorder, immune deficiency

Loan Sought: $1,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evan's Community of Lenders:

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

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

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

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

January 20, 2011: Signed promissory note received.

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

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

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted: October 1, 2010

Name: Aaron

Age: 2 years old

Location: Michigan, USA

Diagnosis: Dyspraxia

Loan Sought: $300

Loan Needed For: Initial appointment with DAN doctor

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

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

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

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

Aaron's Community of Lenders:

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

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

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

UPDATE - UPDATE - UPDATE

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

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

October 24, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

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

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

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

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

This loan is past-due.

First Posted: May 18, 2010

Name: CJP

Age: 4 years old

Location: Ohio, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CJP's Community of Lenders:

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

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

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

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

August 6, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This loan request was closed on 8/4/10, without being fully funded, at the request of Will's mom. Please see the "Updates" section below for more information!

First Posted On: July 22, 2009

Name: Will

Age: 4 years old

Location: Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

Diagnosis: No formal diagnosis

Loan Sought: $5,200

Loan Needed For: Initial DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor visit plus all initial tests. Their DAN! doctor will be Bruce Hoffman at The Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine in Calgary.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($288.89/month)

Other Notes: Will's mom, Sylvia, writes, "William has been delayed since about 9 months old. He was in a special needs preschool for 2 years and we are looking into placing him into community schooling, unless he is unable to cope, otherwise he will still attend the special needs school. We are pursuing biomedical treatment because after reading Jenny McCarthy's book about her son and his treatments we would like to try something since things never seemed right with him after his 9 month or so vaccinations. With 5 children we can ill afford $5000 up-front but believe it to be needed to help William live a normal happy life, plus we have another son who is looking at the same diagnosis, but is 3 years younger."

Reference Provided By: Helen M., Mary G., and Donna B.

Will's Community of Lenders:

>> Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $196
>> Sheri: $55
>> Cathleen: $65
>> Karen F: $115
>> Jeanne: $65
>> Petra: $100
>> Renee: $25
>> Jan: $25
>> Jessica P: $5
>> Dana C: $20
>> Kristina (Jordan's mom): $15
>> Grandma Gini: $232
>> Jill: $5
>> Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7
>> Stacie: $10
>> Julia: $5
>> Joan: $75
>> Valerie: $25
Scott: $50 [[auto-reloaned to Christian on 10/5/10]]
>> Margaret: $50
>> Patricia: $30
>> Sean: $10
>> Karen T: $25
>> Steven & Lisa: $10
>> Penny: $10
>> Fiona: $5
Bridget: $21 [[auto-reloaned to Christian on 10/5/10]]
Patti B: $5 [[auto-reloaned to Christian on 10/5/10]]
Robyn: $5 [[auto-reloaned to Christian on 10/5/10]]
>> Helen W: $10
>> Bonnie (Jaden C's mom): $5
>> Michelle O: $30
Namita: $5 [[auto-reloaned to Christian on 10/5/10]]
>> Jeannette: $27
Alanna: $5 [[auto-reloaned to Christian on 10/5/10]]
>> Amy: $10
>> Dr. Matt: $100
>> Erin: $100

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

August 4, 2010: Will's mom, Sylvia, has closed this loan request. Please see her update below:

I've been meaning to touch base with you.

Things are WONDERFUL!

Please redistribute the funds to those who made a loan on Will's behalf, as over the course of the year I have done a lot of research and in all of it, we have found some things that have worked very well for Will, and this September he is actually starting grade 1 in regular school! We have detoxed his little body, and he is making great strides every day. He is now completely potty trained except for the occasional accident at night time (but all kids do that) and is actually beginning to write.

He will be entering public school completely uncoded other than for his speech, which he still has some difficulties with, but given he was so late to talk, I think it will only improve with working with his Occupational Therapy. ["Uncoded" in Canada means he will be in a mainstream class with no indicators on his permanent records of being autistic. The only thing that will be on his permanent school records is a slight speech delay.]

It is very exciting for us for him to have made such progress this year, and even our youngest son Matthew, who we have been treating in the same manners, has come a long way, and starts in a special ed preschool this September.

Thank you for all you do for the Autism community, and if I can ever be of assistance, please let me know.

Best wishes,
Sylvia

August 4, 2010: To date, 38 individuals have made loans for Will totaling $1,558. All lenders will be sent an email explaining what has happened and asking how they would like to proceed with their funds. Some may wish to roll their loan over to another family on Lend4Health, while some may wish to have their loans refunded. I will do my best to contact everybody who made a loan, and I will put a ">>" mark next to those names who have responded.

Make a Microloan for 7-year old Dalton's Health!

This loan is being repaid!

First Posted: May 31, 2010

Name: Dalton

Age: 7 years old

Location: Georgia, USA

Diagnosis: PDD-NOS [Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified]

Loan Sought: $2,500

Update 7/20/10: Dalton received a $2,000 grant, so the family is ending the loan request. A total of $267 in loans was collected.

Loan Needed For: Appointment with DAN! doctor, testing, and recommended supplements

Repayment Terms: 18 monthly payments ($139/month)

Note: The repayment terms have been changed to 12 monthly payments ($22.25/month) thanks to the grant!

Other Notes: Dalton's mom, Wendy, writes, "My son was diagnosed with Autism/PDD when he was 2. We immediately started therapies, homeopathic treatments and the gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet. It did help a lot with his eye contact and his gastro problems. He finally said his first word at 4 1/2. He is doing a lot better, but, when we stopped with the homeopathic treatments and GFCF diet, he started regressing. We couldn't afford it any longer. Now he is going back to doing some of the things we got out of him with these treatments. It breaks my heart to see him go back. I really need help to get him back to where he was. I have heard about DAN! lately and decided I wanted to try this on my son. This loan would give us the tools to find out exactly how to treat him and continue the regimen."

Special Note: Wendy learned about Lend4Health from the HollyRod Foundation website, after seeing Holly Robinson Peete on the TV show The Doctors.

Reference Provided By: Mrs. Davis and one of Dalton's therapists, who requested her name be kept anonymous.

Dalton's Community of Lenders:

Grandma Gini: $10 ["Memorial Day"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Birthday to Junie Connelly June 3, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Mary: $100
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dr. Matt: $100 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Petra: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco (a little late.. )"]
Renee: $10 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 [Re-loaned from Gabriel & Christopher's repaid loan]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

July 20, 2010: Dalton's family has received a $2,000 grant from Miracle League of Atlanta! The family has requested to end this loan request early so that they can pursue Dalton's treatment right away. The amount collected in loans on Lend4Health is $267.

July 20, 2010: Promissory note sent to Wendy for signature.

July 20, 2010: Signed promissory note received from Wendy.

July 21, 2010: Loan of $267 sent to Wendy via Priority Mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 12 months, with the first installment due on September 1, 2010.

November 5, 2010: 1st installment of $22.25 has been marked past-due (due September 1).

November 5, 2010: 2nd installment of $22.25 has been received, early (due October 1).

November 5, 2010: 3rd installment of $22.25 has been marked past-due (due November 1).

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.