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My son was recently accepted into a special needs private school. This school will help him where his public school has not been able to. It will give him a chance to learn and to get a better at the frustration he feels when he is unable to understand an assignment. He is also a severe asthmatic, who has been to the emergency room over 20 times in his young life. He is only 9. He is also allergic to dairy, eggs, wheat, beef , seafood,nuts and several other foods.

Due to his asthma and food allergies, I am also a young single mother and money is restricted. He thankfully received a partial scholarship to the school, but I am having trouble coming up with a portion of the remainder. I would appreciate any help from anyone out there. I need to come of with $10,000.

Even if nobody can help, I thank you for considering it.

Dogs in need of help. Some need medicines and shots. Need dog houses and pins. Lady, Spot, Rover, Minor, Skippy, Mama Dog (needs spayed), Dufas, Pain in the Butt, Longlegged Black, Slim Jim (allergies), Doi\lly Madison, Loud Mouth, Trouble, Pathetic (needs neutered), Duke (needs neutered), Daisy Mae (older), Major (old), Sam, Little Girl, Waggles (hereditary mites and needs spayed), Sadie (seizures), Rose Marie (seizures), Sally, Pumpkin (allergies), Muffin (blind), Black Tail, Onery, Suzy, Millie Marie (seizures and does not like men), Angel (old), WoodStock, Snoopy, Cupcake, Younglady, Buddy, Blue, Aussie (does not like men), Chocolate and Little Ezzie (has a tumor). Website with pictures and their story coming soon.

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As hard as it was to just pick up and leave an abusive (both physical and mental) of 12 years, it was even harder to have my youngest daughter who is 3 walk up to me and say "mommy why are you crying, is it because daddy is mean too you?" That absolutely melted my heart and gave me the "final straw" scenario to leave my husband, and take my children so that they can be raised in a non-hostile environment.This decision has definitely come with a number of hoops and hurdles to get over. It doesn't scare me that I am now going to me a single mother, but its all the responsibilities that come with that title.

First hurdle, I had to overcome is finding a place for myself, 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son to live. There is a very limited amount of shelters for women with children, so we ended up staying with my bff in her 1 bed/ 1 bath 695 sqft apartment. While this is only temporary I am glad we at least have somewhere to lay our heads at night. Not to mention I work, 67 miles from my BFF's residence, and my kids school is another 80 miles away. This commute has almost been impossible to make, but my choices are limited at this point.

The things I so desperately need help with now is ANYTHING in your heart or power to do. Donations thru paypal are great and would help tremendously. I have to find a place closer to work and my children's school, I have my daughters school tuition of $385 due every month.I am lucky that her school is working with me considering the circumstances. I also still have to buy diapers and wipes, and organic food because my son has asthma and allergies. I never wanted to be rich, I just don't want to have to worry every week. I hope to be in a better position one day where my fiances not only allow me to live but also to help out anyone else in need.

Domestic Violence is such a mind game, it took me 12 years to see beyond the tricks and realize the damage it has done to not only myself but my two small children who are like sponges. Their behavior lately has me thinking that they will definitely have to go to family counseling in the near future.

Anything that is in your power to do will be so greatly appreciated. .50, $1, $5....whatever will help me rebuild our family unit. My husband mot helping me or focusing on the kids is his way of getting to me, but I cannot and will not ever go back. If anything please keep my children in your prayers, I hurt for them because I could not provide them with a traditional two -parent home. They are getting the short end of the stick and as a mother who is all about her kids...it hurts! Thank you for taking the time to read my story. If you are in a similar situation my prayers go out to you as well.

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I am 38 yr old mother of 3 married for 17 yrs. Been with spouse 19 yrs total. Spouse is an alcoholic. I'm a disabled high school drop out with a GED. This past year spouse destroyed our marriage yet I'm stuck in this hell with no way out. I can't get disability or SSI. I have no income, savings or any way to support my kids. When I told spouse I wanted a divorce he was going to walk away & leave me with no way to pay the rent or utilities. Can't afford an attorney can't afford anything to be honest. I depend upon him for income. My list of health problems began at age 17 & have continued to compile since. Can not be treated for my medical conditions due to my hypersensitivity to prescription medications & allergies to opiates & codeine. My existence is utterly miserable!! I need a way out of this hell. Everyone deserves to be happy even me. I have to provide stability to my children so I live a lie day to day pretending to be his partner friend & lover. Honestly it is enough to make one have no desire to live. I am trapped in hell with 3 kids. I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome, herniated T11-12, chronic tendinitis of the groin, eczema. I have very bad allergies with frequent allergic reactions to things in my environment and have no idea what they are. I will be allergy tested next week. The week after I start testing for lupus & kidney disease if nothing is found on scope test of my bladder. I stay sick get many things at one time & it takes me much longer to recover than normal people. There has to be a way out of this with some dignity. I was told by an SSI rep that I am one of those people that just falls through the cracks. There has to be hope for us down here for Christ sake there has to be

I am a single mother. The father of my son is not giving us support and I have my parents who are both sick. My father suffered from left leg amputation, he has a diabetes and once had a problem with his kidney. Good thing I found a treatment, I go over the detox thing and now he is better I hope. My mother had a stroke and she has a problem with her heart. I am suffering from financial problems because they have their needs that I can help out. I have a job online, keyword researcher but my salary is not enough especially we need to maintain their medicines. I am not going to do this, but I don't know anymore what to do. Everytime my mother is asking for food, or she is hungry she will try to walk to our refrigerator and seek for food and my heart cries everytime i can see her do that. My father is just quiet. I know sometimes he felt hungry but he just kept silent. I hope somebody can give us a little help. I would really appreciate it so much.I sometimes can't buy medicine for my son because of his allergies. But sometimes i cried because I can see them they are losing hope. i dont want them to feel that. Please anyone who has a good heart, I hope you can help us. Thank u very much.

Hello. I am asking for anyone who feels compelled to please donate a dollar or so to help me complete this pregnancy.
I have been doing great financially by doing babysitting to get some income since I have not been able to get a job while pregnant-even with the help of employment agencies. However, I have been put on bedrest-which means NO more income coming in. My mother is helping out the best she can, and while I appreciate it-times are getting rough. I am asking for help please in getting some of the essentials I need for the last trimester of my pregnancy.
(My son has clothes, the furniture, and everything else-I just want to make sure he comes healthy!)

I am in need of prenatals and food supplements soon. These things I normally order online (because I have to specially order my prenatals due to allergies, and food because I am on a special diet and the bars are cheaper to order in bulk online.)My Doctor has had me on food supplements because I continuously have been losing weight from morning sickness, and now my son isn't gaining weight like he should. With only 13 weeks left in the pregnancy, now is where the weight gain matters.
Anyway you would be willing to help would be greatly appreciated. If you are only willing to donate a dollar, or two, or five! Anything helps and is greatly appreciated. I just want to have a healthy son. Thank you and God Bless!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

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Our little Cody has not been well. Since he was just a month or so old he has had a problem choking when he eats. Around the time that he was eight months old we noticed he was having these choking episodes with much more frequency and they were becoming more severe. It got to the point where we were afraid to even give him a bottle without having the phone ready to call 911!

We took him to his doctor, who suggested we see a feeding specialist. And so began our journey.....

Right away Rosie (the specialist) noticed that Cody had trouble moving his tongue and chewing food. He tended to rush when he ate and that caused even more choking, but he was choking on everything- even just water. After a horrifying episode during one of his sessions, in which Cody choked on a piece of bread and turned blue, Rosie and Dr. Pepper (Cody's doctor) decided it was time for a Swallow Study.

During the study our little Cody enjoyed every last bit of barium as we watched him mash up food and try to swallow it. The speech therapist who was monitoring the test noticed that Cody's esophagus didn't seem to be moving quite right, he rarely chewed and had a lot of acid reflux going on. Aside from those observations, Cody had Oral Dysphagia as well. Those findings led us to an Upper GI Study that ruled out some really bad stuff, but Cody started having new symptoms. He was having difficulty breathing and had to be on nebulizer treatments, was increasingly grumpy, was gassy and had a very full looking belly that hurt so badly sometimes that he couldn't give us hugs. It wasn't long until he slowed down on his eating and Dr. Pepper decided it was time for a trip to Denver Children's Hospital.

In Denver Cody met a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Pulmonary doctor who read his records and checked him in for several more tests. An Endoscopy and a Broncoscopy turned up a very nice looking esophagus (even the biopsies looked good!) but some pretty bad asthma. They placed a tube in his nose for another test called a PH Impedence Study to measure what was coming back up form the stomach and during which times it was happening. This was all very hard on our tiny little man. He had a horrible reaction to the anethesia which forced him to have to be hooked up to monitors. Anyone who knows our Cody knows what a busy little guy he is!

The results were confusing, though, because Cody had been on a medication that was supposed to help with motility and we knew it did SOMETHING for him- but with his great looking esophagus we weren't sure what it was helping with. If his esophagus was moving fine, why did a drug that was supposed to help it move make him feel a little better? The doctors decided to do a Gastric Emptying Study as well. Cody was NOT happy because he couldn't eat for yet another day. If you know our Cody- you know he loves to eat!

The next day we did the study and it didn't take long to get the results. In the time it takes the average stomach to empty, Cody's stomach had only emptied 7% of it's contents. The medication had been helping his little belly move. Unfortunately, it has some nasty side effects and he can't go back on it. They are currently trying him on a low dose of Erythromycin, which is the last medication available to treat Gastroparesis (Delayed Gastric Emptying), according to our medical team.

We soon got the results of the tube they placed in his nose, as well. Cody has a pretty big reflux problem, too. Since his belly is so slow to empty, his acid has no place to go but up. No wonder he is so grumpy. The constant flow of acid is also a huge trigger for the breathing problems he is having. They are now trying him on both Zantac and Prevacid- both drugs that have not worked well alone, but we are praying they will work better together.

We are trying hard to give Cody small meals throughout the day and to incorporate all the nutrients he needs, but its hard. With the delayed emptying we are supposed to avoid high fat and high fiber foods. We already have to avoid eggs, dairy, soy, berries and nuts due to allergies, so you can imagine what a challenge we have on our hands!

Cody's GI doctors have recomended 2-3 surgeries, including a feeding tube. Gastroparesis is a Dysmotility Disorder. There is a small chance he could outgrow this and there is also a small chance it is actually caused by something treatable- although in 60% of the cases there is no known cause.

In order to fully understand Cody's condition, why he has it and what all the options are, as well as how to care for him properly- we need to take him to Columbus, Ohio to see one of the very few Dysmotility Specialists in the country. We have no idea how long we'll have to be there or how much of this trip will come out of our pockets. Cody's insurance does not cover any travel expenses and will likely not cover any repeat testing he may need. He is currently on a modified diet and they don't cover the costs of any of that, either.


We are asking that our friends, family and anyone who is able come together to help us- both financially and spiritually. We need the finances to get us there and keep us going even when we can't work due to surgery or whatever may come; and we need your prayers and support to keep us strong as we try to manage this difficult and unfamiliar situation. We want so badly for our baby to feel better- he has brought us so much joy and is truely our little sunshine!

Thank you all so much for taking the time to read our story and for doing what you can!

Please, anyone who will listen I am forced onto the streets in danger of rape and murder, because I am not safe in my 20 foot 1977 broken down Dodge motor home. I can't go to WEAVE, because they won't allow all my pets, my family will not take me in with them either, and any friends I had are too scared of the guy I'm running from to help me, or they have left me, because they could no longer watch me being destroyed by this person. I love my animal friends and am willing to crawl through the mud with them because they are all I have left in the world and the only ones who always love me, although I can see their sadness and disappointment every day. Please before it is too late for us all. I am Misty, they are Angel, Kona, Rover, Chunky, Mama, Buckwheat, and Baby the newest stray I could not find a home for and could not stand to let them be put down. I have even been willing to be admitted to a mental facility or thought about getting myself arrested by the police just to have a moments peace. I am going through physical, psychological, emotional,financial,abuse and sensory deprivation. I eat 15 days out of the month at the most every month, for 12 years now, to make sure my critters always have what they need first. I am in a dangerous neighborhood with no transportation, and my health has deteriorated to the point where constant pain is here, and death feels around the corner for me. I had a collapsed lung,from pollups,during my last job while simply walking to the restroom on my break, chest pains, constant head aches, asthma, allergies, panic attacks and clinical depression, I have applied for SSI, and SSA to get benefits but it is a slow, repeated process that is very difficult to get if you are 37 years old and appear okay to someone who isn't really looking or looking deep enough. I have no medical, or dental, and need both critically. I also need flea, ear mite, and tapeworm medication for my pets. I just need a boost to get away, and start the healing process for us all. I'm not looking to be rich, or greedy just out of this very toxic, and destructive environment, and want very much to build a life for us all by getting healthy, possibly going back to school and definitely, work. I do have dreams, goals , and invention ideas, but no opportunity in this captive, unhealthy, oppressive situation. I wish to be a mom (to humans)if still possible, and truly in love someday, and desire mostly to be a good, kind person to others. I am willing to show our (critters and my) progress to whoever willing to help so you know helping me is not in vain or a waste, to your mental and emotional satisfaction. And will hopefully be able to eventually give back in return someday, the sooner the better. This help would save our lives, salvage our love and health , future and happiness, and the love and appreciation, I can already pay you back for right now. Honorably and respectively, and non-shamefully that is, or I would have tried less dignified things by now. I grew up with an alcoholic step dad, which, possibly, set me up, unknowingly, for the situation I am in now. This is not an excuse, but it is the truth, that I, apparently, was not strong or smart enough, or had opportunity, to overcome the result of that. Regardless, of fault, I feel guilty and regretful, and so so sorry for not. Please give me a chance, and WHEN successful, very hopefully, I will spend my whole life giving others a chance at a good life, as well. Thank You, so much for taking the time even to just care enough to read this. Please, please, PLEASE? And, HOPEFULLY, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Love always, Misty and furry family. (They're not human, but they are important. You never know they could save the planet somehow, someway, someday. Or maybe just you, same difference, all ='s 1 and 1 ='s all)WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I SAVE AND SPEND EVERY PENNY, SO ANY PENNY WOULD HELP. I'M TRYING TO STAY HOPEFUL, WHEN ALL SEEMS OR MAY BE HOPELESS. a KIND WORD MAY EVEN MAKE OUR WORLD GO ROUND. I DON'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED. IT MAY BE ALL I EVER NEEDED. I have no bank account so please email me at mrainbowfright@gmail.com for forwarding info. Sorry for the inconvenience, but if I have nothing to put in it, then whats the point?

Please, anyone who will listen I am forced onto the streets in danger of rape and murder, because I am not safe in my 20 foot 1977 broken down Dodge motor home. I can't go to WEAVE, because they won't allow all my pets, my family will not take me in with them either, and any friends I had are too scared of the guy I'm running from to help me, or they have left me, because they could no longer watch me being destroyed by this person. I love my animal friends and am willing to crawl through the mud with them because they are all I have left in the world and the only ones who always love me, although I can see their sadness and disappointment every day. Please before it is too late for us all. I am Misty, they are Angel, Kona, Rover, Chunky, Mama, Buckwheat, and Baby the newest stray I could not find a home for and could not stand to let them be put down. I have even been willing to be admitted to a mental facility or thought about getting myself arrested by the police just to have a moments peace. I am going through physical, psychological, emotional,financial,abuse and sensory deprivation. I eat 15 days out of the month at the most every month, for 12 years now, to make sure my critters always have what they need first. I am in a dangerous neighborhood with no transportation, and my health has deteriorated to the point where constant pain is here, and death feels around the corner for me. I had a collapsed lung,from pollups,during my last job while simply walking to the restroom on my break, chest pains, constant head aches, asthma, allergies, panic attacks and clinical depression, I have applied for SSI, and SSA to get benefits but it is a slow, repeated process that is very difficult to get if you are 37 years old and appear okay to someone who isn't really looking or looking deep enough. I have no medical, or dental, and need both critically. I also need flea, ear mite, and tapeworm medication for my pets. I just need a boost to get away, and start the healing process for us all. I'm not looking to be rich, or greedy just out of this very toxic, and destructive environment, and want very much to build a life for us all by getting healthy, possibly going back to school and definitely, work. I do have dreams, goals , and invention ideas, but no opportunity in this captive, unhealthy, oppressive situation. I wish to be a mom (to humans)if still possible, and truly in love someday, and desire mostly to be a good, kind person to others. I am willing to show our (critters and my) progress to whoever willing to help so you know helping me is not in vain or a waste, to your mental and emotional satisfaction. And will hopefully be able to eventually give back in return someday, the sooner the better. This help would save our lives, salvage our love and health , future and happiness, and the love and appreciation, I can already pay you back for right now. Honorably and respectively, and non-shamefully that is, or I would have tried less dignified things by now. I grew up with an alcoholic step dad, which, possibly, set me up, unknowingly, for the situation I am in now. This is not an excuse, but it is the truth, that I, apparently, was not strong or smart enough, or had opportunity, to overcome the result of that. Regardless, of fault, I feel guilty and regretful, and so so sorry for not. Please give me a chance, and WHEN successful, very hopefully, I will spend my whole life giving others a chance at a good life, as well. Thank You, so much for taking the time even to just care enough to read this. Please, please, PLEASE? And, HOPEFULLY, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Love always, Misty and furry family. (They're not human, but they are important. You never know they could save the planet somehow, someway, someday. Or maybe just you, same difference, all ='s 1 and 1 ='s all)WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I SAVE AND SPEND EVERY PENNY, SO ANY PENNY WOULD HELP. I'M TRYING TO STAY HOPEFUL, WHEN ALL SEEMS OR MAY BE HOPELESS. a KIND WORD MAY EVEN MAKE OUR WORLD GO ROUND. I DON'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED. IT MAY BE ALL I EVER NEEDED.

Hello,
Let me start by saying thank you for even visiting a site like this and taking the time to read my post. I wish things were different in my life and I did not have to resort to asking strangers for help… But I don’t know what else to do. I’m not asking for a total resolution to all my financial problems… we all have them… I’m just asking for what might be a little to someone but would make a HUGE difference in mine and my daughter’s life. I am a single Father of a beautiful 7 year old little girl who means that absolute world to me. Unfortunately things did not work out between me and her mother. I am a very responsible Father and I have been a VERY big part of her life since day 1. My daughter is with me EVERY SINGLE weekend and I LOVE spending as much time as possible with her. She is my little sidekick, my mini-me, we are 2 peas in a pod, frick & frack. If I knew being “Daddy” was going to be this much fun, I would have started when I was 18 and had several children. I still one day would like to have more, but it does not look like life is going to allow that to happen. I also have NEVER been called a dead-beat dad, never missed a child-support payment, and I provide my daughter’s medical insurance. This is where my problem starts. I have been working full–time since I was 11 years old and now I am 37. I worked at what I thought was going to be the job I retire from. I had medical coverage for myself and my daughter that, although it was still costing me and arm and a leg, it was still affordable. For the first 5 years of my daughter’s life, I was able to provide decent-to-good medical insurance through the company. My daughter’s pediatrician was the same pediatrician her mom, aunt and 2 uncles all went to so she has been very familiar with the entire family history. This is something that I find to be very important for my daughter’s health. My daughter has asthma and several allergies. She takes 2 different inhalers daily (Flovent & Xopenex). Her condition has always been under very good control due to her pediatrician recognizing things early on and issuing the proper treatments. Everything has been fine up until the economy went south about 2 years ago. The company I worked for started doing lay-offs. I took that as a sign that I better do whatever I can to make sure I am not one of the people being laid off because I had my daughter to take care of and provide for. I worked nearly 10-12 hours a day Monday through Friday for a little over a year. With 2 of the bosses that were above me being laid off right away, I went into work every single day doing whatever I could to help the company survive and become stronger all around to help prevent as many lay-offs as possible. It got to the point that the company did have to file for bankruptcy protection- chapter 11. Even then, I worked even harder. Eventually things began to turn around and my hard work and dedication I believed was going to pay off. I was happy until the new owner who purchased the company out of bankruptcy came into town. Even with my hard work and dedication and me being a HUGE part of the company’s survival, I was told I was going to be laid off. I was being replaced because the new owner already had someone for my position without even meeting me. I was not the only one, there were several of us that were replaced with the owner’s new staff. The only decent thing the new owner did do was give us all a 3 week notice. Fortunately enough, I went immediately to a competing company and they hired me. It was for roughly $7,000/year less and they offered medical insurance, but a much lower plan with a different insurance company. Again, my only concern was providing for my daughter, not myself. I took the job because it still pays much more than unemployment would have and if I were to collect unemployment, I couldn’t take care of my daughter with medical insurance like she needs. During this same time, my daughter’s mom was able to get employment. Due to the waiting period at my new employer before I could get medical insurance, I agreed to have my daughter put on her mother’s insurance plan and I would simply reimburse her. It started out being $350/month to have my daughter added to her plan which would keep her at her pediatrician and there would be no lapse in coverage for her…but within 3 months, it went up to $404/month. That is the rate it has been at for the last year. It has gotten to the point where between child support and medical insurance, and not to mention a student loan I think I’ll be paying off for the rest of my life, I’m left with roughly $300 every 2 weeks. Out of this $300, I need to provide food for myself, gas for the car to get to work every day and to pick up my daughter every weekend, who lives 1 hour away now because I no longer could afford my apartment and moved back home with my 72 year old step-father and my 68 year-old disable mother who has muscular dystrophy. I have attempted to talk with my daughter’s mother about putting my daughter now on my insurance plan which is $130/month less and MUCH less coverage, but, if we were to do that, my daughter would have to change pediatrician because the doctor does not participate in the insurance my employer offers, plus it is a much lower plan and my daughter’s 2 inhalers are not covered under my very low prescription plan. Over a course of a year, I would wind up paying even more. This is where your GREATLY APPRECIATED donation would come in and be put to use. Again, I’m not looking to be bailed out of all my financial woes, I want to be able to continue to take care of my beautiful daughter the way I have been her whole life and the way she deserves. Every day I’m still trying to figure out a way to get through this, in fact, this is how I even found this website. I hope that something will turn out in my favor. This is also not my only attempt to get through this. I try to stay positive and I have been applying to many different jobs in hope that I can find a job that would pay more than my current rate or pay for medical insurance + child that participates with my daughter’s pediatrician at an affordable cost. If you can find it in your heart to help a good, genuine, honest, very loving Father with a little temporary relief until something works out whether it be a new job, or hopefully a raise in a few month… please make a donation. Anything is greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance. Please help.

Im a single mom of a special needs child struggling to pay for therapy equipment for our home. My son, Kaden, will be 2 next month and his life has never been easy. Just a short quick timeline to give you an idea...

*Born with torticollis- had physical therapy twice a week for 15 months
*Diagnosed with severe allergies at 5 months- have to avoid milk, eggs, soy, dogs, cats, dust, pollen, mold and use a breathing machine up to 3 times a day
*Diagnosed with macrocephaly at 6 months- extra fluid on his brain
*Diagnosed with hypotonia at 6 months- low muscle tone- wears leg braces

Just when I thought I had a handle on all these therapies and treatments, his behavior prgressively bacame very strange, he would curl up to sleep in his toy box, he was constantly hitting his head on walls or the floor, jumping or purposely falling off tall objects, stuffing his mouth, wanting food and eating as much as an adult... after months of trying to get a diagnosis we finally got a therapist that understood it all.
*Diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dsfunction at 23 months- hypo and hyper sensitive to all senses- needed extra pressure to feel being touched, and couldnt tell if he is hungry or full...

In order to provide him with sensory outlets to keep him calm and able to function in daily life we need to have some things at home that are safe for him to get that kind of stimulation he needs (rather than falling or banging his head). What has been reccomended to me is a therapy swing ($1500) and a sensory ball pit ($200) those are just two things that could help him among many many other things but this is all I could see as being reasonable to purchase.

I work and go to college full time in hopes that I one day wont be living paycheck to paycheck, however at this time I am in desperate need of some help to get these things for my son to help him function day to day. I save what I can from paychecks but its never much since some months I can barely afford the bills. Anything you can help with would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading our story.

Amber and Kaden

Hello, I'm a single mom with one daughter. I've been unemployed for a year & recently benefits have run out. I need $200 immediately to cover expenses that I will receive assistance for, but I'm told will take several weeks. Here's where the $177.50 will go: $80 Inhaler - this isn't covered on the prescription benefit card I received & daughter suffers from seasonal ashtma/allergies. $37.50 for school lunch for 3 weeks - I applied for school meal benefit & again that will take several weeks for approval ($2.50 per day); we need non-perishables (toilet paper, laundry detergent, etc.) $20.00, I have use of a car but I need gas money to take her to school until she is assigned a bus (they said they are expediting this)$20, and finally there are school activity fees I owe $20. If you can give $1, $5, $10 or the entire amount, it will give me some breathing room to look for a job. Thank you, Thank you.

http://www.project-puppy.com/

For a loooooong time, I’ve wanted to adopt a puppy. We couldn’t have one when I was a kid (allergies, parents, etc.), then for a long time I lived in the city. I know, I know, there are plenty of city dogs and it’s quite possible to give them wonderful lives, but I just wasn’t sure my lifestyle would allow for that. Personally, for my ambition as a dog caretaker, I resolved not to seriously entertain bringing home a canine companion until I had a fenced yard that he could enjoy and relax in without being leashed or strictly supervised. Just under two years ago, I moved into my very first house, with a great big yard and a nice tall fence. Perfect, right?

Seemingly, yes. At first, the house needed a lot of work. The previous occupants had kept dogs, but were not terribly responsible about it. So, there was a lot of rehabbing to be done to floors, walls, woodwork and carpet. I really wanted to bring a puppy home, but I had to do it right. Have the infrastructure and resources all in place, really set us up for success, y’know? The plan was to adopt near the beginning of summer vacation (I’m a teacher), so we’d have plenty of time to bond, and train, and acclimate and play and socialize and... you get the picture. Things were looking good, and then... I lost my job.

Again, not wanting to leave the door open for failure, Project Puppy had to be postponed. I have a second (and now a third... and half a fourth) job, and some savings and other resources, so it’s not like I’m in real danger of becoming homeless. BUT, taking on additional, non-elective expenses right now wouldn’t be fiscally responsible. Unless, of course, I have help; that’s where you come in.

It occurs to me, that oftentimes in the community of dog lovers, that when someone has a litter or finds a stray or has to move, and looks to place their pooch in a home rather than abandon them to a shelter, they reach out to their networks of friends and fellow-dog-lovers. So often I’ve overheard the phrase, “Ohhh, I’d love to, but...” don’t have the space/money/time for another dog, the wife/husband/landlord would kill me, I’ll ask around... I know that many donate generously to the ASPCA and various rescue organizations, on top of whatever is spent providing furry friends with toys and treats galore. I thought that perhaps, some of these dog lovers who have already filled their own homes to capacity with paws and leashes, might be willing to contribute to keeping at least one pup out of “the system” and in a comfortable home; and Project Puppy was born.

If you’ve got the dime, I’ve got the time. The house is in order, the backyard is all set, I’ve done a fair amount of research and dogsitting. I’ve got a small network of dog-friends to socialize with and a reliable de facto sitter if I should ever need to travel out of town. The last missing piece is the available fundage to provide food, equipment, vet care, etc. I figure if I can scrape together $1000, that should be adequate for a years’ worth of normal care. Maybe a little more, considering the initial outlay of bowls and a leash and a bed. If you support the cause, and care to throw a dollar or two in the pot, I’ll squirrel these funds away specifically for this purpose, and every little bit helps. Like child support, except this child is kinda hairy and has really harsh breath and I will never ask you for a paternity test. If you can’t afford to donate, but know someone who would, maybe you’ll forward them a link so they can come read?

That’s about as far as I’ve thought this web plea through. My owner taught me not to beg, but I’ve a feeling that if enough people just read this site, I won’t need to. I’ll keep the site updated with how close we are to the goal, and hopefully once we succeed, pictures/videos/updates on the little guy’s progress. Thanks for your time, and your generosity!

http://www.project-puppy.com/