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 5-yr old Aydan's Health! (#2)

This loan is being repaid!

Bottom Photo: With big brother Avery.

First Posted: March 22, 2010

Name: Aydan B.

Age: 5 years old

Location: California, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $905

Loan Needed For: Attendance at the AutismONE/Generation Rescue conference, "Autism Redefined," in Chicago from May 24 - May 30, 2010. (Flight: $346.00, and hotel: $559.00)

Repayment Terms: 36 monthly repayments ($25.13/month)

Other Notes: Aydan's mom, April writes, "Aydan is a 5 year old with autism. He is pre-verbal, has many sensory difficulties including constant self-stimulatory behavior and motor planning issues. He is sweet, adorable, smart and an all around love bug. He was first diagnosed at age 2 1/2 years and at the time was considered to be mild-moderate. Unfortunately his progress has had many ups and downs and he is now considered to be in the moderate-severe range. Nevertheless, we remain extremely hopeful and have seen great improvements since making changes into alternative therapies such as RDI, Miller Method and Bio-medical treatments. Aydan recently became potty trained which was a major milestone and a huge celebration for our family. We are very excited to finally be seeing some progress and look forward for it to continue. We still believe that Aydan will recover given the right opportunities.

At this time I am seeking a loan to attend the Autism One Conference. In California our funding for treatments and parent training has been cut by millions of dollars. I would like to attend Autism One to further my education and learn about cutting edge treatments that may be beneficial to my son as well as the autism community. I am very active in TACA, Generation Rescue and several other autism groups so not only would my education benefit my son but I would be able to share my information.

Aydan is beloved by many family members and friends. We all recognize this warm light of love that he holds and those of us lucky enough to share it feel truly blessed.

As for me I feel that I have been selected to be the mother of this boy for a reason and I know that I will never give up advocating for our children."

Read more from April at her blog, "Road to Recovery," by clicking HERE.

Special Notes: This is this family's 2nd loan on Lend4Health. Their first loan was in the amount of $500. It was repaid in full prior to its due date. To read more about this family's first Lend4Health loan, click HERE.

Reference Provided By: References are not required for previous Lend4Health loan recipients who are in good standing.

Aydan's Community of Lenders:

Tim: $30 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Jeanne: $23 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Karen F: $15 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Anonymous: $10 [Re-loan from Aydan's 1st repaid loan!]
Bonnie C (Jaden's mom): $5
Robyn: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $10 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Logan's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Dana C: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jessica P: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Birthday to C and Cinco de Linco!"]
Heather (Brock's mom): $15 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Penny (Logan's mom): $10 [Re-loaned from Tatum's repaid loan]
Renee: $5
Carson's Family: $10 ["We wish you the best on your trip to the conference. I hope you will also look into scholarships through various autism organizations. God bless. Peace"]
Danielle (Kosta's mom): $5
Karen F (again): $5
Lee: $100
Cyndy: $50
Patricia: $30 ["I'm praying you can make the trip!"]
Jeannette: $27
Joan: $50 ["Cinco de Linco a day early. Happy Mother's Day too!"]
Renee (again): $5 ["In honor of my Aunt Anne Marie, who passed away this week."]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco; dedicated to all the awesome momma warriors out there"]
Patricia: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 27th birthday of Sarita Ptak on May 7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Shirley: $42
Karen F (again): $42
Joan (again): $42 ["I just can't resist that sweet face!"]
Renee (again): $42
Petra (again): $42 ["Have a great time! Learn LOTS!"]
Rossy (Dylan's mom): $45
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Bob Clay's 56th birthday May l7, 20l0. CHEERS!!!"]
Anonymous2: $38 ["Hope you have a great time!"]
Jana: $5
Kathy: $10
Chrissy: $10
Melinda: $30
Cyndy: $25
Joan (again): $50 ["Have a good trip (-:"]
Sheri: $40

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

May 18, 2010: This loan has been funded!

May 19, 2010: Promissory note sent to April for signature.

May 19, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

May 19, 2010: Loan of $958 sent to April via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 30 months, beginning on July 1, 2010.

June 11, 2010: Update from April: "Hey there L4H family! I'm just giving a quick update on what we've been able to implement since my wonderful experience at Autism One. The first thing we did was start removing environmental toxins and going completely organic. After hearing David Kirby, Anju Usman and many many others I can take a hint. The other has been the implementation of Quigong Sensory Training. This was one of the highlights for me as it was a real training session that taught us how to actually do this treatment at home. It's very simple and only takes about 15 minutes a day. I've been doing it on Aydan at night and he's been calmer, sleeping better and has had fewer night accidents. I could see after the first massage when this very hyper kid lied in bed still without moving for an hour before falling asleep that QST was going to be a keeper."

September 24, 2010: The 1st installment of $31.93 (due July 1, 2010) has been marked past-due.

September 24, 2010: The 2nd installment of $31.93 (due August 1, 2010) has been marked past-due.

September 24, 2010: The 3rd installment of $31.93 (due September 1, 2010) has been marked past-due.

September 24, 2010: The 4th installment of $31.93 (due October 1, 2010) has been received early.

December 3, 2010: The 5th installment of $31.93 (due November 1, 2010) has been marked past-due.

December 3, 2010: The 6th installment of $31.93 (due December 1, 2010) has been received early.

February 17, 2011: The 7th installment of $31.93 (due January 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 17, 2011: The 8th installment of $31.93 (due February 1, 2011) has been received, late.

March 14, 2011: The 9th installment of $31.93 (due March 1, 2011) has been received, late.

April 8, 2011: The 10th installment of $31.93 (due April 1, 2011) has been received, late.

August 11, 2011: The 11th installment of $31.93 (due May 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

August 11, 2011: The 12th installment of $31.93 (due June 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

August 11, 2011: The 13th installment of $31.93 (due July 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

August 11, 2011: The 14th installment of $31.93 (due August 1, 2011) has been received, late.

September 12, 2011: The 15th installment of $31.93 (due September 1, 2011) has been received, late.

September 12, 2011: One of Aydan's lenders has forgiven her portion of the loan. The amount forgiven is $30. This amount will be deducted from the final installment due. The final installment, due December 2012, will now be only $2.03.

November 5, 2011: The 16th installment (due October 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

November 5, 2011: The 17th installment (due November 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

November 5, 2011: One of Aydan's lenders has volunteered to forgive her portion of the loan. The amount forgiven is $42. This amount will be deducted from the final installment due. This will cover the final installment due December 2012. The installment due November 2012 also has been covered. The final installment now will be due on October 1, 2012, in the amount of $23.89.

December 6, 2011: More of Aydan's lenders have volunteered to forgive their portions of the loan. An additional $80 has been forgiven. This amount has been deducted from the final installments due. The final installment now will be due on July 1, 2012, in the amount of $8.10.

December 6, 2011: The 18th installment (due December 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

May 13, 2012: The 19th installment (due January 1, 2012) has been marked past-due.

May 13, 2012: The 20th installment (due February 1, 2012) has been marked past-due.

May 13, 2012: A partial payment of $10 has been received for the 21st installment (due March 1, 2012). This payment has been marked past-due. The amount remaining due on this month's installment is $21.93.

May 13, 2012: The 22nd installment (due April 1, 2012) has been marked past-due.

May 13, 2012: The 23rd installment (due May 1, 2012) has been marked past-due.

Make a Microloan for 11-yr old Ezekiel (#2)!

This loan is past-due.

First Posted: April 20, 2010

Name: Ezekiel

Age: 11 years old

Location: Texas, USA

Diagnosis: Autism, Epilepsy

Loan Sought: $500

Loan Needed For: Travel costs to DAN! doctor (Dr. Rao) appointment on April 30, 2010 (gas for 300-mile trip @ $110; 1 night hotel @ $65; special diet food cost $60; cost to hire replacement for husband's work for 2 days @ $240). This loan also will cover 3 months of supplements recommended by Dr. Rao.

Repayment Terms: 6 monthly repayments ($83.33/month)

Other Notes: Ezekiel's mom, Rebekah, writes, "Ezekiel is a true soldier. He was diagnosed with Asberger/ADHD at age 4 1/2, autism at age 5 1/2. At 5 yrs old he spoke in jumbled words, not coherent. He ran in circles, holding a stick, 6 hrs a day. I could not hold him, he did not respond to my voice; noises terrified him. I was told to institutionalize him. We started the [GFCF] diet, and lowered some lead levels, and his speech came back organized, he gained eye contact and play skills. At age 7 1/2 he started having grand mal seizures. They were fully controlled only 6 months ago. He has lost a lot in development, but we have a very intensive therapy program that is bringing him up to age level developmentally. He has always loved horses, and horse therapy has always been a part of his life. He loves his Border Collie and pocket beagle, and takes care of them well. He plays games with his 2 siblings. He is in a boy scout group. He reads very well, and loves learning about animals. He tells jokes and stories about when he was younger, and describes his feelings. He plays basketball with his dad. He is learning to play piano. He swims. He has eye contact. I feel like crying. It has been such a long journey. After 3 years of serious seizures, it is a miracle that he is here with us. I want to encourage other parents to never give up...to always hope, and give it all you have, it is so worth it. Everytime he smiles at me, talks to me, plays... it is all a miracle (and lots of hard, hard work.)

We have had a difficult time balancing paying for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) premium and copays for compounding medication (our son has seizures with any added ingredients), costing us $375 and $150-$200 a month, and keeping up with vitamin/supplement needs. We need to keep our BCBS because our son shows immune system and IgG dysregulation at times, and we are trying to catch him off enough to get the insurance to pay for IgG IV's. Also, BCBS is covering a lot of biomedical testing (ie., Great Plains).

We have treated our son with an antiviral/B-12 shot protocol over the last 3 years, with tremendous improvement. We've also treated with the gluten- casein- soy- free diet and allergy diet for 5 yrs, as well as vitamins/minerals and airborne allergies. The last 6 months though, we have serious yeast, constipation, and gut bacteria, as well as not sleeping, or waking every hour all night long, and increasing OCD and anxiety, aggression. We saw Dr. Rao 6 months ago, and did a telephone consult 3 months ago. Lab work is indicating that Ezekiel may have PANDAS, and low dose antibiotics have been lessening the OCD and anxiety. Also, Ezekiel has tested high lead/mercury in the past. His immune system is stronger now, and his seizures under good control. Our son is not responding to prescription antivirals and antifungals as well as he was. We want to discuss a natural approach to infection control, as well as immune strengthening. We also want to discuss the Usman protocol to heal the gut better; and starting a mild chelation.

Dr. Rao has already requested we put Ezekiel on Enhansa, Klaire labs probiotics, and SB as well as vitamin D drops when we had a telephone consult. We have not been able to afford beyond the prescription medications (antiviral and anti yeast), the Nu Thera, mineral, cod liver oil, and B-12 shots each month. Our son has recovered so well, despite the ongoing gut issues.

The last time we saw Dr. Rao, he saw Ezekiel smiling and interacting; he said "We have definitely turned a corner." This year the seizures have been controlled, and he gained 7 lbs and 1.5 inches. He is reading, riding a scooter, in boy scouts, conversing and joking, and playing board games. We are moving forward. Since we want to take some next big steps, it would be good if we could see Dr. Rao in person.

Our appointment is April 30th. We have been with Dr. Rao since Ezekiel was 7. He is very wise and careful, but always moves us forward. He attends the DAN conferences and knows the latest treatments for such issues as sleep, PANDAS, etc."

Special Notes: This is this family's 2nd loan on Lend4Health. Their first loan was in the amount of $328. It was repaid, partly from gifts by others, but it was repaid after the due date. To read more about this family's first Lend4Health loan, click HERE.

Reference Provided By: References are not required for previous Lend4Health loan recipients.

Ezekiel's Community of Lenders:

Robyn: $25
John: $10
Patricia S: $25 ["Best wishes. Hope you can make the trip!"]
Jeanne: $25 ["Best of luck!"]
Joan: $35
Karen F: $20
Grandma Gini: $50 ["Celebrates Justine's 8th birthday April l7, 2010"]
Jan: $100
Cathleen: $100 ["re-loan from previous paybacks all lumped together...good luck"]
Karen T: $20
Frank: $90

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

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

April 22, 2010: Promissory note sent to Rebekah for signature.

April 22, 2010: Loan of $500 sent to Rebekah via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 6 months, beginning on June 1, 2010, with a payment due of $83.33.

July 2, 2010: 1st repayment (due June 1) marked past-due.

July 27, 2010: 2nd repayment (due July 1) marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: 3rd repayment (due August 1) marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: 4th repayment (due September 1) marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: 5th repayment (due October 1) marked past-due.

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 3-yr old Lil' Joe's Health!

This loan is being repaid.

"I added an old picture of Lil' Joe to show the improvements with his eyes and personality. When he was a baby he always had that glazed over look in his eyes...he no longer has that...and HBOT [hyperbaric oxygen therapy] has made a tremendous difference." -- Lil' Joe's mom, Heidi

First Posted On: July 22, 2009

Name: Lil' Joe

Age: 3 1/2 years old

Location: California, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $2,500

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

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($138.89/month).

Other Notes: Lil' Joe's mom, Heidi, writes: "Joe is awesome! He wants to recover...you can tell by how hard he works at all his therapies and at home...all we need to do is provide him with the tools for recovery and we will get there, together.

As soon as we found out about Joe, we immediately got him all the services he was eligible for and then some. Not too long after his diagnosis of autism and epilepsy we started biomedical protocol and a day has not gone by without it and I would like for it to stay that way as he is recovering in front of my eyes.

I need this loan because our health care system in not geared to cover services that are biomedical in nature. And most importantly because we found out while he was young and we started biomedical while he was young, he is recovering and I am afraid that if we stop now, so will his progress.

Lil Joe deserves a fighting chance as do all children who do not have a voice. I am his voice, and I know by looking in his eyes that he wants recovery."

Special Notes: Heidi is a full-time student, and her husband is in the Navy. Lil' Joe's DAN! [Defeat Autism Now!] doctor is Dr. Dan Rossignol.

Reference Provided By: Laura K. and the office of Dr. Rossignol.

Lil' Joe's Community of Lenders:

Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $83
Karen F: $5
Sun Valley Tech Solutions: $113
Roy: $50
Bonnie: $5
Jeanne: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Lil' Joe!"]
Petra: $5 ['Cheers to a Cinco de Linco tornado!!"]
Sheri: $40 [Cinco de Linco]
Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jan: $25 ["Cinco de Linco TORNADO"]
Jessica P: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Christine E: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Christine R: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dana C: $5 ["Happy 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
Petra (again): $5 ["Just because, right now, I can."]
Elizabeth: $50
Angela: $10
Karen F (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Tristen's repaid loan.]
Charlie: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
MaryBeth: $5 ["Cinco de Linco. In honor of Mason - Go Navy!"]
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!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $13 ["Happy Grandparents' Day on September 13!"]
Lisa (Matthias' mom): $5 ["From one Lend4health Mommy to another! I wish we could give more, but I know how much this will help!"]
Paula: $5 ["I'm rooting for you!"]
Kathleen B: $4
Julia: $25
Karen F (again): $5 ["October Cinco de Linco! Re-loan from Jaden's repaid loan!"]
Anonymous: $30 "To salute the volunteer walkers raising money and awareness on Oct. 3 in Wheaton, IL, for NAMI of DuPage."
Tori: $10 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Beth: $5 ["CINCO DE LINCO! I HOPE YOUR LOAN IS FUNDED BY THE 20TH! GOD BLESS!"]
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Angie: $10
Patricia: $50 ["Reloan from Sabrina - plus some. Go Lil' Joe!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["From Sabrina's repaid loan."]
Diane M: $25
Kathleen B: $5
Evan & Lisa: $10
Julia (again): $20
Victoria: $20
Evan & Lisa: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Zane: $25 [Cinco de Linco]
Julia (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $22 ["To honor Tori's Grandpa Clay who served in the Navy in World War II, a member of The Greatest Generation."]
Diane M (again): $20
Patricia: $30 ["Praying we can fill this request soon! Happy Holidays!"]
Diane M (again): $35
Carson's Family: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Ethan, Alex, & Megan: $5 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan]
Meg D.: $5 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan]
Grandma Gini (again): $24 ["Celebrates Maite Saxton's Christmas Eve birthday"]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"]
Karen F (again): $10
Petra (again): $30 ["Wishing you a grand 2010..."]
Grandma Gini (again): $28 ["Celebrates the 4lst wedding anniversary of Patsy & Mel Ulmer Dec. 28, 2009. Keep smiling!"]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Autism is Treatable and our kids can recover! Our son is making great progress and so can Lil' Joe!!! Best wishes!! Hope you all get funded soon! I know how hard waiting is when you know it's just $$ standing between your child and recovery!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $31 ["Celebrates New Year's Eve birthday of Adam Robert Clay Dec. 3l, 2009"]
Angela: $36 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Jillian: $50 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Summit to Sea: $25 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Uma: $20 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Catherine: $5 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Catherine: $50 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Kimberly: $25 [Re-allocated from Jonah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Beth M: $5 [Re-allocated from Izaiah's closed loan on 1/1/10.]
Paula: $5 [Re-loaned from Alano's repaid loan.]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates the 45th wedding anniversary of Betsy & Taylor Bennett Jan. 3, 2010 & wishes them many more rainbows!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Kate St. John's birthday Jan. 3, 2010 & hopes for a healthy New Year for us all."]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["1st Cinco de Linco of 2010 LIVE HEALTHY!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $18 ["In loving memory of Tori's grandma Marjorie, a true angel on her birthday Jan. 8, 2010"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Steve R: $20
Shirley: $5
Renee (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Jasen Myer's 3lst birthday Feb. 3, 20l0"]
Danna (Marcellus' mom): $22
Kristi & Jeff: $35 [Loan made from Marcellus' repaid loan.]
Catherine S: $128 ["Reloan from Marcellus!"]
Karen (Gabriel & Christopher's mom): $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Greg Hess's 42nd birthday Feb. 23, 20l0!"]
Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba who had such a way with his grandson who has autism. We hope that Lil Joe's loan will be fully funded before you know it and that he will enjoy great progress and healing. Way to go Heidi for being so proactive."]
Noel: $20 [Re-loaned from Ethan D's repaid loan.]
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Sending a reloan (from Ethan D.) to Lil Joe. Keep smiling!"]
Megan (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Patricia (again): $30 ["Reloan from Ethan - best wishes to you!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco!"]
Jeanne & Charlie (again): $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Sean: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Petra (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Heather (Brock's mom): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $25 [Re-loan from Megan & Karen's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!]
Joan: $25 [Cinco de Linco]
Patty P: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Bonnie: $5 [Re-loaned from Megan & Karen's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Bonnie (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco!]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10 [Re-loaned from Megan & Karen's repaid loan + Cinco de Linco]
Angie (Ethan & Alex's mom): $4 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Robyn: $10
Catherine S: $100 [Reloan from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan!"]
Petra (again): $45 ["Reloan from Ethan & Alex' repaid loan."]
Renee (again): $10 [Reloaned from repaid loans]
Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!]
Heather (Brock's mom, again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge, with funds used from Ezekiel's repaid loan!]
Victoria: $10 [Re-loaned from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan!]
Heather D: $5
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Happy Birthday to Tori's aunt Patti Miller a little late, Keep smiling!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["in memory of Tori's Grandpa Clay's March ll birthday"]
Bonnie (again): $5 [Re-loaned from Aydan B's repaid loan!]
Bridget: $349 [Re-loaned from Lauren's repaid loan!]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

March 25, 2010: This loan has been fully funded!!!!

April 12, 2010: Promissory note sent to Heidi for signature.

May 14, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

May 17, 2010: Loan of $2,500 sent to Heidi via check in mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 18 months, with the first installment due June 15, 2010, in the amount of $138.89.

June 23, 2010: Update from Heidi posted on the Lend4Health Facebook page: "Hello All: Started diving last week at California Integrative Hyperbaric Center in Irvine. What a sweet deal -- 40 dives at 1.5 for $2,500.00! The exact amount of our loan!!! Thank you all! Joe's mom Heidi"

July 2, 2010: The 1st repayment (due June 15, 2010) has been marked past-due.

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

August 4, 2010: Heidi apologized for being late with the first two payments. Her husband was deployed and then they went on vacation, and she forgot. "I am sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding!" She notes that Lil' Joe is on his 30th HBOT dive.

August 4, 2010: The 3rd repayment (due August 15, 2010) has been received, early.

September 13, 2010: The 4th repayment (due September 15, 2010) has been received, early.

September 13, 2010: Update from Heidi: "Hello! We finished our 80th [HBOT] dive before school started! Joe is now asking questions! You and I both know how much this means! Yeah! Everyday he is getting better. Once we started treating his clostridia all of his 'autistic symptoms' diminished. Thanks to all, Heidi"

October 14, 2010: Update from Heidi: "Lil' Joe is now asking 'WH-' questions!"

October 14, 2010: The 5th repayment (due October 15, 2010) has been received, early.

December 1, 2010: A partial payment on the 6th installment (due November 15) has been received. The amount was $130. The amount remaining due on this installment is $8.89.

January 6, 2011: The remaining amount due on the 6th installment ($8.89, due November 15) has been received. This installment has been marked "late" instead of "past due."

January 6, 2011: The 7th installment (due December 15) has been marked past-due.

January 6, 2011: The 8th installment (due January 15) has been received, early. An overpayment of $11.11 was also received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

April 3, 2011: The 9th installment (due February 15) has been marked past-due.

April 3, 2011: The 10th installment (due March 15) has been received, late.

April 3, 2011: The 11th installment (due April 15) has been received, early.

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 5-yr old Ish's Health!

This loan is being repaid!

First Posted: January 28, 2010

Name: Ish

Age: 5 years old

Location: California, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $2,000 [Reduced from 4,200 on March 1, 2010]

Loan Needed For: Down payment on a used hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber.

Repayment Terms: 24 months ($83.33/month)

Other Notes: Ish's mom, Naima, writes, "Ish is an awesome little 5 year old. He's the youngest of my 4 children. His sense of humor shines through, penetrating the walls around him called Autism. He's in constant pain and still constantly wears a beautiful smile. His brave little heart is infectious and it keeps me fighting for his health even when the well's run dry.

Since Ish's diagnosis our family has suffered tremendously. My ex husband and I separated shortly after his diagnosis, 3 years ago. Since then this road to recovery has been quite rocky. We lost our home, I lost my business, and our older children lost out on a lot too. Autism rips everyone apart one by one beginning with the host, then spreading to his loved ones. Everyone's affected.

In August we traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida. Mark Fowler, chairman of Hyperbaric Center for Children granted Ish 30 hours of Oxygen. While in treatment, Ish spoke his first words ever. Sadly after exhausting all financial resources we returned to California. My little bit of work (as a hairstylist) is our only means of income. Not being able to work for 4 weeks caught up to us.

Oxygen therapy was the most encouraging part of our journey so far. Ish began playing with unfamiliar children for the first time ever, he spent many nights in my bed, eyes to eyes trying to communicate with me. He showed empathy to a stranger's baby that was crying (wanting to sing to it and kiss it). I got a glimpse at life without Autism.

He spoke his very first sentence in his life "Go downstairs, go downstairs now." He and I spent 10 minutes afterwards just laughing with excitement. That's when I realized he is as much, if not more, frustrated about not being able to express himself.

We've maintained the DAN [Defeat Autism Now] protocol by the grace of God (seriously). We're currently on Chelation (DMPS and EDTA suppositories). Within 4 months it will be time to finish his unfinished hyperbaric treatment. This time the full prescribed hours are NEEDED. I KNOW he will recover with Oxygen Therapy. This time we just need to bring the Chamber to us.

Ish is my Hero!

ADDED MARCH 1, 2010: Ish is desperately needing his Oxygen treatment, we've stopped all chelation due to imbalances and slight regression. $2,000 will ensure the delivery of the chamber to our home. I'm soooo very thankful for all of you. You encourage me to continue fighting for my son. Your notes/messages are read over and over, each time with tears of inspiration in my eyes.

Love and Faith, Naima"

References Provided By: Lisa F. and the office of Dr. Thomas Lin

Ish's Community of Lenders:

Joan: $25
Rachel (Julian's mom): $10 ["You are on the right path...Stay strong!"]
Tonya: $100 ["What a beautiful website. Thank you for linking communities to help incredible children!"]
Mbakondja: $30
Mary H.: $30 ["Hi Naima (I've been misspelling your name all this time? Sorry!) Thanks for giving me this opportunity to support you. I only wish I could give more. I think of you often and love you gazillions! Keep me posted on your progress."]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["I love your story and your determination to heal your son. My 4 year old autistic son Sevyn has also made amazing progress with HBOT, diet, and working with his DAN! doctor~ I know how hard this is~ but our children can recover! I'll spread the word and do all I can to help you get your loan funded!"]
LaThena: $25 ["Speechless, keep up the great work!!!"]
Sabrina: $5
Petra: $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne: $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Megan: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F: $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Helen: $25
Alida (Alano's mom): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco Ish! May God bless you on your way to recovery!"]
Renee: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Dana C: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Nicholas: $10 ["I don't have much, but I know for a fact I can give a little."]
Erika: $10 ["For Ish. God bless!"]
Stephne: $30 ["This is for my counsin Ish. Let"s go Ishy!!!"]
Liza: $25
Mbakondja: $10
Lawanda: $50
Dwandye: $25 ["Naima, I know this is a small amount. I will get Ish's story out there. I will give more once I am paid next week."]
The Turner Family: $100
Cousin DeeDee: $40 ["Ish you are the bravest lil dude I know! I hope and pray for your full and complete recovery."]
Ericka: $5
Grandma Gini: $10 ["Celebrates Ed Vogelsinger's 67th birthday! CHEERS!"]
David: $50
Nicholas (again): $10 ["I hope we can get enough money together! Love Ya!!!"]
Tyrone: $20
Mignon: $25
Mbakondja (again): $10
Margaret: $50 ["In honor of Bubba: Naima keep up the good work. Bubba was so proud of his daughter and son in-law for their fight to get Will healthy. He would be proud of your perserverence too and would be rooting for Ish and his recovery."]
Louise: $5
Mbakondja (again): $23
Barbara: $20
Lisa: $50 ["the love is flowing...let's do this !"]
Emma: $20 ["Good Luck and many blessings! Emma (one of Paolo's mom)"]
Karen B: $180
Suzanne: $200
Cynthia: $100
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln!"]
Bonnie: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Karen F (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne & Charlie (again): $10 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Petra (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Jeanne (again): $15 ["Re-loaned from Karen & Megan's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Re-loaned from Arthur's repaid loan; Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Joan: $25 [Cinco de Linco]
Kristina (Jordan's mom): $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Karen T: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Helen: $10 ["I know every little bit helps so here is my help."]
Karen: $5 ["We might not have much but we have $5 to give to another Mother Warrior. God Bless! Karen, Gerald, Logan, Jordan and Rylan"]
Mignon: $20
Renee (again): $5 [Reloaned from repaid loans]
Sabrina: $20
Karen T (again): $5 [from Penny's Cinco de Linco matching challenge!]
Sharon: $100 [Re-loaned from Ethan & Alex's repaid loan.]
Dina: $25
Chelsea: $40 ["My dearest Naima, Although we dont talk as often, I want you to know that you and Ishy have always remained in our prayers. I think a lot of why my spirit is strengthened, is because of you. I admire the kind of mother you are, and always have been. Keep your faith Naima. You are a wonderful person and I love you and Ishy Poo!!!"]
Diana: $25 ["Hey Cousin, you are in my prayers and I will spread the word!"]
Kimberly: $20
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["in memory of Tori's Grandpa Clay's March ll birthday"]
Elda: $200
Dana C: $30 ["Happy diving, Ish!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

March 12, 2010: This loan has been funded!

March 12, 2010: Promissory note sent to Naima for signature.

March 12, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

March 15, 2010: Loan of $2,000 disbursed to HBOT chamber provider via check.

May 24, 2010: 1st repayment of $83.33 (due May 1) has been marked past-due.

May 24, 2010: 2nd repayment of $83.33 (due June 1) has been received, early.

June 1, 2010: Update from Naima: "I'm very sorry everyone, please forgive me for not giving an update sooner. I've been battling many wars (school district, home living situation) lately and trying really hard not to interrupt the consistency of Ish's Recovery Treatment. Ish has come so far since the last time I updated you. He's completed 20hrs [of hyperbaric oxygen therapy], half way to the 1st dose of hours prescribed. He loves school and is in love with his teacher Ms. J. and new teacher's aid Ms. M. He gives them both kisses and says "bye bye see you tomorrow." 5 words!!!! Ish counts to 20, says his ABC's. He was only at 1 word, possibly 2 before HBOT. He is now trying new textures of food, he's not bothered by smells anymore. No longer covers his ears when I turn the vacuum on. He smiles and makes eye contact 100 times more!! Anxiety is down and curiosity is up! He is becoming dangerously excited about new things, people and places. He's no longer predictable (I really have to watch him at all times). He's oozing with a creative itching to explore life, with his eyes wide open spirit! I'm loving this miracle in the making! Thank you everyone for helping Ish along on his Golden Road to Recovery!"

July 1, 2010: 3rd repayment of $83.33 (due July 1) received, on-time.

July 31, 2010: 4th repayment of $83.33 (due August 1) received, early.

September 1, 2010: 5th repayment of $83.33 (due September 1) received, on-time. An overpayment of $0.67 also was received, which will be applied toward the final installment due.

October 5, 2010: The 6th repayment of $83.33 (due October 1) has been marked past-due.

October 5, 2010: An email from Ish's mom, Naima, explains that they are in the middle of moving and she will make her next payment in November.

November 5, 2010: A partial repayment on the 7th installment (due November 1) has been made. This payment was made as a gift from one of Ish's lenders. The amount remaining due is now $43.33.

November 8, 2010: The remainder on the 7th installment (due November 1) has been received. This installment has been marked "late."

November 8, 2010: The 8th repayment of $83.33 (due December 1) has been received, early.

November 8, 2010: The 9th repayment of $83.33 (due January 1, 2011) has been received, early.

November 8, 2010: A partial payment on the 10th installment (due February 1) has been received. The payment was $40.01. The amount remaining due on February 1, 2011, is $43.32.

March 1, 2011: The 10th installment (due February 1) has been marked past-due. The remaining amount due on this installment is $40.01.

March 1, 2011: The 11th installment of $83.33 (due March 1) has been received, on-time.

February 11, 2012: The 12th installment of $83.33 (due April 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 13th installment of $83.33 (due May 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 14th installment of $83.33 (due June 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 15th installment of $83.33 (due July 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 16th installment of $83.33 (due August 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 17th installment of $83.33 (due September 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 18th installment of $83.33 (due October 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 19th installment of $83.33 (due November 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 20th installment of $83.33 (due December 1, 2011) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 21st installment of $83.33 (due January 1, 2012) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 22nd installment of $83.33 (due February 1, 2012) has been marked past-due.

February 11, 2012: The 23rd installment of $83.33 (due March 1, 2012) has been received, early. An overpayment of $0.67 also has been received and will be applied to the final installment due.

 February 11, 2012: One of Ish's lenders, Jeanne & Charlie, have requested that their loan amount ($35) not be repaid. This amount has been credited against the most overdue installment (Installment #1 due May 1, 2010).

April 18, 2012: The 24th and final installment of $83.33 (due April 1, 2012) has been received, late. An overpayment of $2.93 also was received, which will be applied to the most overdue installment (Installment #1 due May 1, 2010).

Make a Microloan for Jordan and Logan's Health!

This loan has been repaid in full!

Photo: Jordan is in green, Logan is in blue

First Posted: March 2, 2010

Name: Jordan and Logan

Age: 5 years old (twins)

Location: Arizona, USA

Diagnosis: Autism

Loan Sought: $370

Loan Needed For: Supplements: Klaire chewable digestive enzymes, L-Acetyl carnitine, Q10, Klaire probiotic complete, Nordic Naturals cod liver oil, Natural calm, Floravital iron supplement, Vitamin D, and Methyl B-12 shots. This will last us about 2 months.

Repayment Terms: 18 months ($20.56/month)

Other Notes: Jordan and Logan's mom, Karen, writes, "Jordan and Logan are 5 year old twins and are both diagnosed with autism. They both love to play outside, do active things with the family, they love school. Jordan loves music and Logan loves math and science. Jordan was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. He has made improvements but he is still very much impacted by his autism. He struggles to communicate verbally with us but he is the hardest worker we know! He is smart, fun loving and the sweetest, cuddliest boy there is! Logan was diagnosed at 5. He is verbal, quirky, smart and just trying to function to the best of his ability in this world that is a little strange to him. He also works so hard to be the best he can be!

We have been doing biomedical treatments even before we knew it was called biomedical! It started when they were less than a year old having severe reactions to food. No doctor could get us an answer, even after GI scopes etc. We found our wonderful naturopath who started treating them with natural therapies and within 3 months they were eating food instead of being on their formula. They still struggled but were beginning to get somewhat better. Jordan has since been diagnosed with Eosinophilic colitis and Logan still suffers from constipation and yeast overgrowth. We are pursuing this treatment because it is helping my boys.

We unfortunately have hit some very hard times. I have been staying home to take care of my boys and Logan and Jordan have a 3 year old brother. I get them to all their therapies and doctor appointments. My husband was in the real estate industry and when the economy turned we really started struggling. I am working some hours as a respite worker to earn some extra money when I can. My husband pursued a job selling commercial insurance. My husband's job is commission only and takes a while to build up a client base so his company offered him a small base salary that he was supposed to have until March 2010. It wasn't much and didn't pay for all our bills but we kept moving along doing as much as we could. We have had to cut back on DAN! dr appts, testing etc and put Jordan and Logan down to the minimum amount of supplements possible. Well, my husband's employer gave him the bad news that effective immediately, they were taking away his base salary. My husband is working hard but hasn't built up enough clients to earn commission so they basically just took away all of our income. We live a very meager lifestyle, we don't splurge, go on vacations, have cable TV or expensive cars etc. We don't mind cutting back everywhere we can including dr appts. But there are some supplements that my boys need just to function and to keep from getting more ill.

Any loan that could be given to us to keep my boys from having to stop their much needed supplements would be greatly appreciated!"

Reference Provided By: Catina H. and Irene K.

Jordan and Logan's Community of Lenders:

Anonymous: $70 ["Love and health to your boys!"]
Bonnie: $5
Melinda: $10 ["What cuties!"]
Grandma Gini: $20 ["Hi to cousin Janet in Arizona. Keep smiling!"]
Holly: $50
H & T: $215 ["We love our friends J & L very much !!!"]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

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

March 5, 2010: Promissory note sent to Karen for signature.

March 10, 2010: Signed promissory note received.

March 10, 2010: Loan of $370 disbursed via check in the mail. This loan is scheduled to be repaid over 18 months at $20.56 per month. The first installment is due April 15, 2010.

April 17, 2010: 1st repayment installment of $20.56 (due April 15) received, late.

May 15, 2010: 2nd repayment installment of $20.56 (due May 15) received, on-time.

May 15, 2010: 3rd repayment installment of $20.56 (due June 15) received, early. An overpayment of $8.88 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

July 3, 2010: 4th repayment installment of $20.56 (due July 15) received, early.

August 11, 2010: 5th repayment installment of $20.56 (due August 15) received, early.

September 15, 2010: 6th repayment installment of $20.56 (due September 15) received, on-time. An overpayment of $0.44 also was received, which will be applied to the final installment due.

October 19, 2010: 7th repayment installment of $20.56 (due October 15) received, late.

December 7, 2010: 8th repayment installment (due November 15) has been marked past-due.

December 7, 2010: 9th repayment installment of $20.56 (due December 15) received, early.

December 26, 2010: The 8th repayment installment, which was due November 15, has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

February 28, 2011: The 10th repayment installment (due January 15) has been marked past-due.

February 28, 2011: The 11th repayment installment (due February 15) has been marked past-due.

February 28, 2011: The 12th repayment installment of $20.56 (due March 15) has been received, early.

April 15, 2011: The 13th repayment installment of $20.56 (due April 15) has been received, on-time.

May 25, 2011: The 14th repayment installment of $20.56 (due May 15) has been received, late.

June 30, 2011: The 15th repayment installment of $20.56 (due June 15) has been marked past-due.

June 30, 2011: The 16th repayment installment of $20.56 (due July 15) has been received, early.

July 23, 2011: The 10th and 11th repayment installments (due January and February 2011) have been received. These have been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

August 25, 2011: The 17th repayment installment of $20.56 (due August 15) has been received, late.

August 25, 2011: The 18th repayment installment of $11.16 (due September 15) has been received, early.

October 14, 2011: The 15th repayment installment of $20.56 (due June 15) has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

October 14, 2011: This loan has been repaid in full!

December 6, 2011: Original loan amounts have been sent to lenders via PayPal.

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

This loan has been repaid in full!

First Posted On: September 28, 2009

Name: Zachary

Age: 5 years old

Location: Michigan, USA

Diagnosis: PDD-NOS

Loan Sought: $779

Loan Needed For: Tests from Great Plains (heavy metal $135, organic acid test w/yeast $340, amino acids $219, and glutathione $85).

On 10/8/09 this loan request was reduced from $997 to $827 because the family found a compounding pharmacy where they can get B-12 injections covered by insurance, and because the family received a donation of cod liver oil from Nordic Naturals. On 2/2/10 this loan request was reduced from $827 to $779 because an online friend is paying for Zach's probiotics. These were items that were previously part of the loan request.

Repayment Terms: 12 months ($64.92/month).

Other Notes: Zachary's mom, Jackie, writes: "Zachary is 5 years old. He was diagnosed with PDD-NOS and DBD-NOS at age 3. He is currently GFCFEF [gluten-free, casein-free, egg-free], and is supposed to be on Calcium, CoEnzyme, Probiotics, B12, Glutathione, Multi's, digestive enzymes, and fish oil. We saw incredible changes over the past year of being treated biomedically. As of 3 months ago when he was receiving everything he was supposed to, he was 70% recovered. Unfortunately, he has regressed since coming off the supplements (mostly the B12 and Glutathione).

We need this loan because without it we are unable to get him what he needs. We have other children (all with special needs), and unfortunately many of their medical expenses/doctor appts/testing is not covered by insurance.

Zachary is an incredible boy. He is extremely smart and friendly and is loved by many. He has been through a rough time, as he's been sick since birth. He suffers from many things that go along with Autism (Candida, Acid Reflux, allergies, asthma, eczema, possible Celiac (awaiting scheduled surgery), weakened immune system, etc. and has spent most of his life in doctors offices/hospitals. He is a very sweet boy who just wants to be happy and play, and is an incredible athlete."

Reference Provided By: Jamie J. and Julie S.

Zachary's Community of Lenders:

Grandma Gini: $30 ["In memory of Tori's Grandpa Clay, who was a loyal fan of University of Michigan football."]
Renee: $5 [Re-loaned from Jaden's repaid loan.]
Grandma Gini (again): $53 ["To celebrate the 53rd birthday of my cousin Kent Clay, whose younger son is also named Zachary."]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Jennifer W: $10
Charissa: $10 ["In honor of Jeanne's birthday. Happy Cinco de Linco. Best wishes!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco from the Land of Lincoln"]
Petra: $10 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Brandi: $5
The Jamesons: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco to Zachary! We believe in you!"]
Jennifer J: $20 ["Because Jackie is a wonderful mom with beautiful children. Zack is a great kid, sweet and funny. I hope you get everything you need."]
Jennifer S: $40
Dhun: $10
Jeanne (again): $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Evan & Lisa: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Amy: $30 ["Every little bit helps, I hope you can reach your goal!"]
Carson's Family: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["Happy 5th Birthday Kaya on Cinco de Linco, December 5, 2009."]
Diane: $50
Grandma Gini (again): $25 ["Merry Christmas Love to Tori & family"]
Grandma Gini (again): $30 ["Celebrates another Dec. family birthday: Grandma Charline Myers is still younger than me on Dec. 30, 2009!"]
Rachel (Noah's mom): $5 ["I wish I could give more, but at least this will put you a little closer :)"]
Grandma Gini (again): $10 ["Celebrates Lanny Lutz's New Year's Day birthday, Jan. l, 2010! He has good memories of growing up in Michigan."]
Karen F: $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Grandma Gini (again): $5 ["lst Cinco de Linco of 20l0 LIVE HEALTHY!"]
Sheryl: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Petra: $10 [Cinco de Linco]
Jeanne: $5 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Sean: $5
Grandma Gini: $18 ["In loving memory of Tori's grandma Marjorie, a true angel, on her birthday Jan. 8, 20l0"]
Lyman & Deana: $30 [Re-loan from Adam's repaid loan + a Christmas gift certificate.]
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom): $7 ["Your story is inspiring! Thank you for sharing. It's so hard when money is all that's keeping our children from recovery. Best wishes to you Zachary!"]
Grandma Gini (again): $30 ["Celebrates Sandi Wilson's birthday, Jan. l3, 2010. Keep enjoying Life, Laughs & Love!"]
Dana C: $5
Melinda: $10
Beth M: $5 [Re-loan from Alano's repaid loan.]
Lynn: $10
Patricia: $5
Sam S: $20
Tiffany (Sevyn's mom, again): $7 ["Happy Birthday, Zachary!"]
Petra (again): $10
Jeanne (again): $10 ["Happy Cinco de Linco!"]
Bonnie (Sabrina's mom): $5 ["Best Wishes! Happy Cinco De Linco"]
Karen F (again): $5 ["Cinco de Linco"]
Joan: $25 ["Happy Cinco de Linco"]
Renee (again): $5 [Cinco de Linco]
Lori: $30
Grandma Gini (again): $14 ["Happy Valentine's Day!"]
Karen F (again): $15
Joan (again): $50 ["Good luck......"]
Kids in the Kitchen, Meadowview Intermediate School, Sparta, WI: $100 ["Our thoughts are with you on your journey to health! We care, Mrs. Johnson's class."]

UPDATES - UPDATES - UPDATES

February 15, 2010: This loan has been funded!

February 18, 2010: Promissory note sent to Jackie for signature.

February 23, 2010: Loan of $829 sent to Jackie via check in the mail.

April 9, 2010: 1st repayment installment of $69.08 received, early (due April 15).

May 24, 2010: 2nd repayment installment of $69.08 received, late (due May 15).

June 3, 2010: 3rd repayment installment of $69.08 received, early (due June 15). Also received an overpayment of $0.92, which will be applied to the final installment due.

July 21, 2010: 4th repayment installment of $69.08 received, late (due July 15). Also received an overpayment of $0.92, which will be applied to the final installment due.

August 13, 2010: 5th repayment installment of $69.08 received, early (due August 15).

October 2, 2010: 6th repayment installment of $69.08 has been marked past-due (due September 15).

October 2, 2010: 7th repayment installment of $69.08 received, early (due October 15).

October 2, 2010: Partial payment on 8th installment received. Amount received was $30.92. Balance due on November 15 is $38.16.

January 1, 2011: 8th repayment installment (remainder of $38.16) due November 15, 2010, has been marked past-due.

January 1, 2011: 9th repayment installment due December 15, 2010, has been marked past-due.

January 1, 2011: 10th repayment installment due January 15, 2011, has been received. The amount was $69.08, and it was received early.

January 1, 2011: Partial payment on the 11th installment was received. The amount received was $30.92. Balance due on February 15, 2011, is $38.16.

January 14, 2011: Remaining amount on 8th installment ($38.16, due November 15, 2010) has been received. This installment has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

January 14, 2011: Remaining amount due on 11th installment ($38.16, due February 15, 2011) has been received. This installment is early. An overpayment of $5.44 also was received and has been applied to the final installment due.

February 7, 2011: The 6th repayment installment of $69.08, due September 15, 2010, has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

February 7, 2011: The 9th repayment installment of $69.08, due December 15, 2010, has been received. It has now been marked "late" instead of "past-due."

February 7, 2011: The remaining amount due on the 12th and final installment ($61.84), due March 15, 2011, has been received, early.

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