Support Pam Moody

On January 8, 2021, I underwent surgery to perform a cervical fusion of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae (C5 through T2). This was to be my fifth neck surgery all due to the fact that I had been involved in a serious car accident when I was 16 years old and had been ejected from the vehicle.

Unfortunately, doctors experienced complications during surgery and the procedure took two hours longer than expected, traumatizing my trapezius muscle and leaving me in extreme pain. The trapezius is the large muscle in the back that starts at the base of your neck and extends across your shoulders and down to the middle of your back and affects head and should movement.

Ever since this surgery in 2021, I have experienced chronic pain which has resulted in decreased mobility. I have had many procedures in the past 3½ years to no avail. I now spend most days sitting in a recliner to avoid dealing with the pain. Unfortunately, doctors are telling me there is nothing they can do for me besides having me start taking narcotics to deal with the pain. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life on a host of medications and refuse to accept that this is just going to be my new normal. I am so thankful to all of the doctors and nurses who have helped me the past 3½ years, but I want a better quality of life so I started searching for additional holistic treatment options to give me the greatest opportunity for a better life in the future.

In my search for alternative therapies and solutions to help me move better and reduce my pain, I discovered Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and have learned how it has been used to treat many different conditions such as chronic pain. HBOT decreases inflammation and swelling and increases the body’s white blood cell activity to boost the immune system. It also accelerates the formation of blood vessels and nerve endings and increases the production of stem cells by eight-fold. It helps the body to heal much faster than it could on its own. However, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for treatment of many conditions for which it is beneficial and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for my condition is only $150 per treatment at Sara’s Garden (as opposed to $1,500-2,500 per treatment at a hospital). Unfortunately, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for the treatment of chronic pain and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments. Since my plan is to receive at least 40 HBOT treatments that cost adds up quickly. This is a very hard thing for me to admit since I’m so used to taking care of myself and not depending on anyone else to meet my family’s needs. I could really use your help!

If you could assist me with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $150 treatment it would help reduce my overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds donated will go into an account in my name and will be used for my treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with my name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do NOT write my name directly on the check. You can also make donations online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank you so much for considering to support my treatments at Sara’s Garden!

Pam Moody

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Support Valarie Keefer

September 21, 2023, Valarie was involved in a vehicle crash with a garbage truck. She was taken via Life Flight to the nearest trauma center where she remained in a coma for 4 weeks. She suffered a broken leg and ankle, a fractured pelvis, a punctured elbow, a traumatic brain injury, and blindness.

The next 4 weeks she recovered at a long-term care hospital where she began to slowly emerge from her coma and heal from her broken bones and body. After 4 weeks, she was transferred to a skilled nursing facility to continue her slow recovery.

We are so thankful for all of the doctors, nurses, caregivers and friends that have helped us through such a difficult time. We know that Valarie has a long, difficult journey ahead of her, so we continue to search for every possible treatment option available in order to give her the greatest opportunity for a bright and independent future.

We discovered Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and learned that it has been extremely successful in treating people who suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). In many cases, HBOT has improved the client’s fine and gross motor skills, speech, thinking (cognition), memory, physical healing, etc. We learned that there is a non-profit facility called Sara’s Garden that specializes in working with clients with brain injuries and countless other conditions.

In early January, Valarie began hyperbaric treatment at Sara’s Garden. Within the first 4 days, she was able to recall the names of her three sons, something she had not been able to remember prior to that. Val’s mind and body began to improve significantly. In the months since her accident, Val’s progress has been impacted most by the hyperbaric treatment. We want to take Val back to Sara’s Garden for another round of hyperbaric treatments.

Unfortunately, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for the treatment of TBI and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments. That is why we could really use your help. HBOT for TBI is only $100 per treatment at Sara’s Garden. However, since our plan is for Val to receive at least another round 40 HBOT treatments that cost adds up quickly.

If you could assist us with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $100 treatment it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received will go into an account in Val’s name and will be used for her treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with Val’s name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do not write her name directly on the check.

You can also donate online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank you so much for considering to support Valarie’s treatments at Sara’s Garden!

Sincerely,

The family of Valarie Keefer

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Support Kim Lauber

My name is Kim Lauber. I am married to Bruce Lauber and we are from Archbold, Ohio. My story begins early this year when I began experiencing some unusual health issues. I visited numerous doctors and underwent a series of tests. It was determined that I did indeed have something very serious going on as I learned that I had cancer of the uterus. Surgery was going to be required to remove it immediately.

I didn’t have much time to prepare myself for surgery as doctors put me on a fast track to have the cancer removed. I am very thankful for a successful surgery. The good Lord blessed me with a good report and the doctors have told me that I am going to be healthy again! I am now on the road to recovery and doing well!

I had heard so many good reports from others that had experienced health issues and spent time at Sara’s Garden, both before and after surgical procedures. With the encouragement of family and friends, I have decided to begin this journey of healing with the help of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Sara’s Garden.

In 1931 Otto Warburg won a Nobel prize for discovering that oxygen was an enemy of the cancer cell – it kills them. Cancer cells thrive in environments where oxygen is depleted. Since that time many cancer experts have looked for ways of delivering oxygen to cancerous tissue in the hope of killing the cancer cells and restoring the tissue to its normal state. HBOT is just such a process.

Inside a pressurized chamber the body begins to receive a healing dose of oxygen through the body’s fluids and plasma even if the blood vessel system to the needed tissue is compromised. When oxygen dissolves in the blood stream, it travels wherever the blood travels, effectively saturating all tissues. The delivery of oxygen using pressure does not require the use of red blood cells. As pressure increases, more oxygen is pushed into the cells.

Additionally, HBOT acts as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal agent. It also decreases inflammation and swelling, increases energy, and increases the body’s white blood cell activity, boosting the immune system and promoting healing. It will also change the pH level of my body, making it more basic and less acidic. Cancer thrives in an acidic environment. The benefit for me is that HBOT will help my body recover from surgery all while helping it maintain an environment that cancer does not do well in.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for my situation is only $150 per treatment at Sara’s Garden (as opposed to $1,500-2,500 per treatment at a hospital). Unfortunately, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for the treatment of cancer and post-surgical recovery and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments even though it is widely recognized as a crucial tool in helping someone recover from the ravaging effects of cancer treatments (such as chemotherapy and radiation).

If you could assist us with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $150 treatment it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received will go into an account in my name and will be used for my treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with my name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do not write my name directly on the check. You can also donate online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank-you for considering a donation to help us with the cost of this wonderful opportunity at continued healing. We feel so blessed to have this resource in our own backyard!

Kim Lauber

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Support Jim Fox

We first began to notice tremors in our dad’s left hand well over a year ago. A doctor’s appointment in March 2023 confirmed what we had suspected, Dad had Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s is a neurological condition caused by the degeneration of neurons in the brain area that makes dopamine, a neurotransmitter that affects movement. As dopamine declines, the characteristic tremors, balance, speech, and motor problems develop. The common Parkinson’s treatment are drugs that mimic dopamine, and while these drugs can improve symptoms, disease progression is not halted, and side effects mount with long‐term use.

Back in March, Dad was still farming and was able to get all his crops in by mid to late May. The night that he finished planting he laid down on the living room floor, completely drained. Much to our surprise, he told us that he didn’t think he could farm anymore. It was just too physically difficult for him. Farming has always been Dad’s passion so for him to recognize that he physically couldn’t do it anymore and willingly give it up, we knew that his health was declining more than what we could see at the time.

Over the summer Dad’s health continued to slowly decline, but this fall it began declining at a rapid speed. By September Dad was struggling to walk long distances or stand for extended periods of time. In October he spent three days in the hospital due to low hemoglobin levels. After that hospital stay his Parkinson’s picked up even more speed. By November he was struggling to keep his balance in just everyday walking. Much to his dislike, we talked him into using a cane, and on his really bad days at home, he uses a walker.

Living in Northwest Ohio allows us to utilize the services at Sara’s Garden, a hyperbaric treatment facility. Hyperbaric treatments (HBOT) flood the brain with oxygen, oxygenating the entire body. It slows neuronal degeneration, mobilizes rejuvenating stem cells, and stimulates the growth of new healthy blood vessels that nurture damaged areas. It has also been shown to decrease depression, anxiety, and tremors in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

Unfortunately, in the U.S. insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for treatment of many conditions for which it is beneficial, including Parkinson’s Disease, and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments. We would like to see Dad participate in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Sara’s Garden. HBOT for his condition is only $150 per treatment at Sara’s Garden, as opposed to $1,500-2,500 per treatment at a hospital. However, since our plan is for him to receive at least 40 HBOT treatments that cost adds up quickly.

If you could assist us with the cost of a single $150 treatment or even just a small part of the cost, it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received will go into an account in Dad’s name and will be used for his treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with Dad’s name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do NOT write his name directly on the check. You can also donate securely online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank you so much for considering supporting Dad’s treatments at Sara’s Garden!

The children of Jim Fox

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Support Wendy Yeager

The year 2023 has held great challenges for me. Almost 12 months ago I began experiencing problems with my skin. Several months later we discovered mold in our attic due to a roof leak. My naturopathic doctor suspected mold was the culprit of my health struggles and suggested that we do a urine sample which revealed high levels of internal mold toxicity. This is the same type of mold that was in our home.

Upon receiving this news, we moved out of our home for a total of 10 weeks in the hope of lessening the symptoms, but to no avail. I learned that mold toxicity is not quickly cured. Over the spring and summer, we dove in headfirst to remediate the mold, replace the roof, HVAC system, flooring, duct cleaning, professional air purifiers, disposal of many items. We triple washed the clothing and linens we chose to keep.

In the meantime, the mild itching and rash accelerated into almost intolerable itching, seeping, and burning. Many days I experienced the sensation of a bee stinging my arms for hours on end. I have learned to cope using ice packs, saran wraps on my limbs, lotions, creams and even a high-powered steroid which caused more harm than good. I am on a very restricted diet, exercise regularly, take herbs, essential oils, and prescription anti histamine.

The Lord has given me strength and comfort, but this challenge has taken a significant toll on me physically and emotionally. Sleep has been difficult and work challenging. We had been praying for answers and next steps toward healing when my doctor strongly encouraged me to undergo Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). I learned that HBOT has been extremely successful in treating people who suffer from mold toxicity. HBOT acts as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal agent. It has been shown to reduce pain significantly, alleviate sleep dysfunction, and reduce cognitive impairment. It also decreases inflammation and swelling, increases energy, and increases the body’s white blood cell activity, boosting the immune system and promoting healing.

I learned that there is a non-profit facility in Northwest Ohio that I could go to called Sara’s Garden. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for my situation is only $150 per treatment at Sara’s Garden (as opposed to $1,500-2,500 per treatment at a hospital). Unfortunately, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for the treatment of these conditions and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments.

I am greatly encouraged at the healing that is beginning to occur through this treatment. After 30 hyperbaric sessions, I have noted about a 30% improvement, but recognize that perhaps dozens more sessions will be required to rid my body of the mold toxicity and be brought back to health. Since my plan is to receive another full round of 40 HBOT treatments that cost adds up quickly. I could really use your help!

If you could assist me with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $150 treatment it would help reduce my overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received will go into an account in my name and will be used for my treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with my name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. You can also donate online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank you so much for considering the support for my treatments at Sara’s Garden. Your love and support will not go unnoticed or unappreciated!

Blessings,
Wendy Yeager

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Support Greg Anderson

In August 2018, I was on a motorcycle trip traveling through British Columbia. I started feeling sick so I decided to return home. In Wisconsin, I stopped to visit my niece. That night I woke up drenched in sweat. When I got home, some strange things started happening. Blisters would appear at various places on my body. I was becoming more and more fatigued and started experiencing more frequent night sweats. Sometimes, I had to change my clothing twice in one night.

I became so ill that I went to the walk-in clinic down the street from my house. Based on my symptoms, I was tested for Lyme. The tests came back negative, so my doctor began testing for many other things. All those tests came back negative as well. Finally, I went to a different doctor who had a vast knowledge and interest in Lyme Disease. He listened to my story and said, “I had one of three possibilities… Lyme, Lyme or Lyme.” Because only a recent infection shows up on the rudimentary tests like I had already had, he ordered more extensive tests for Lyme, and they indicated that I had been infected for some time.

I started antibiotics in September 2018. At first, I felt better but soon I regressed and became increasingly worse. It turns out I had a “co-infection” of Lyme called Babesiosis, caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. It went undetected because I was only tested for the common strain found in my home in Connecticut. I had a second strain, more common in other parts of world. I began taking Atovaquone, the same med prescribed for Malaria. A year later, I began having severe mental problems and tested for yet another co-infection, Bartonella, requiring still another med, Rafampin.

For three years, I was off and on antibiotics yet many of my symptoms remained; fatigue, neuropathy, and mental issues such as cognitive disfunction, anxiety and depression. I started seeking alternative treatments in hopes of feeling better. I went to Germany for whole body hyperthermia treatments, where I was sedated while my body was slowly heated until my core temperature reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit to kill off the Lyme bacteria. I have tried a “Lyme diet” and I do frequent infrared saunas. All have helped to some extent, but my bad days are still really bad, and I want to get better still.

In researching additional alternative treatment options, a friend told me about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). I’ve learned that HBOT has been extremely successful in treating people who suffer from many different infections and autoimmune conditions, including Lyme Disease. HBOT acts as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal agent. It has been shown to reduce pain significantly, alleviate sleep dysfunction, and reduce cognitive impairment. It also decreases inflammation and swelling, increases energy, and increases the body’s white blood cell activity, boosting the immune system and promoting healing.

I learned that there is a non-profit facility in Northwest Ohio that I can go to called Sara’s Garden. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for my situation is only $150 per treatment at Sara’s Garden (as opposed to $1,500-2,500 per treatment at a hospital). Unfortunately, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for the treatment of Lyme Disease and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments. Since my plan is to receive at least 40 HBOT treatments that cost adds up quickly. I could really use your help!

If you could assist me with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $150 treatment it would help reduce my overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received will go into an account in my name and will be used for my treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with my name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. You can also donate online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

I appreciate everyone who is helping me through this process and I can’t wait to see the impact it has on my life. Thank you so very much for considering the support of my treatments at Sara’s Garden, I cannot put into words how thankful I am to have this opportunity! Your love and support will not go unnoticed or unappreciated!

Hoping you are all well,
Greg Anderson

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Support Rylee Scamaldo

Rylee Scamaldo was born on November 26, 2018 and was the easiest baby ever. She was a “put me down and let me sleep” baby and toddler. She is now 4 years old and is so bright and full of life and spunk… but only to those closest to her or with whom she feels most comfortable.

The one area where we had concerns for Rylee was in her speech and communication skills. We have been worried about this area of her development from the beginning, but were always told by doctors to “wait and see”. Rylee sang songs from Cocomelon before she ever held conversations. She knew her letters, colors and numbers very early on. However, she primarily used gestures until about her third birthday when her doctors finally acknowledged concern, and we were finally referred to a specialist instead of always being told “She’s smart. She’ll get it.”

While she can now speak, her speech is very inconsistent. Now that she’s getting older and in preschool, we see the way her speech deficits affect her ability to communicate and stop her from wanting to socialize in a lot of situations. She gets extremely defeated after having to repeat herself so many times in hopes that someone will understand what she’s saying. We have taken on the position of advocate for her as her parents and we will continue to do so until she tells us “I got this!”

We have been searching for additional therapy options for Rylee. That has been a difficult task for us as most places that we found were too far away or had year-long waiting lists. We recently found Sara’s Garden and were excited about the services they had to offer. Our hope, is to take Rylee to Sara’s Garden this summer and have her participate in a month-long intensive intervention program. We feel that this program would be extremely beneficial to her.

This month-long camp experience is tailored to Rylee’s needs and will help her to work on her communication skills and towards increased independence. We know that all of the therapy she can get will ultimately help her succeed in the future and that’s what we hope for so very much! These summer therapy services equate out to be only $35 per hour at Sara’s Garden as opposed to $100-200 per hour at a clinic. The camp runs for four hours each day, for 20 days, and the cost of $2,800.00 is not covered by insurance.

If you could assist us with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $35 hour of therapy it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received go into an account in Rylee’s name and will be used for her therapy sessions. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with Rylee’s name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do NOT write her name directly on the check. You can also donate online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank you so much for considering to support Rylee’s summer program at Sara’s Garden. We are so grateful for anything you decide to donate and we will never be able to thank you enough. Please consider donating to help this little ray of sunshine shine even brighter.

Marissa Scamaldo

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Support Butch Kline

As many of you are aware, Butch went from being in good health to barely functioning in a matter of weeks. Just this past November, Butch received a clean bill of health from his doctor. His well check was normal. He was normal. There were no signs of any problems or concerns. Butch has always been a very active, busy person that never wanted to just sit still.

Everything changed a month later. From mid-December to mid-February, he lost 40 pounds. On February 24, 2023 he started losing his balance, having tremors, experiencing confusion and delusions and sleeping almost constantly. The doctors are all puzzled as to what is causing the rapid changes, and have no explanation as to what or why this is happening so fast. It is so hard to watch someone fail so quickly with no reason. We’ve been married going on 50 years in June and he is a totally different person and now, for his safety, needs constant supervision.

While inconclusive, all of the tests Butch has had are pointing to Lewy body dementia. Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. Protein deposits, called Lewy bodies, develop in nerve cells in the brain regions involved in thinking, memory and movement (motor control). Lewy body dementia causes a progressive decline in mental abilities. People with Lewy body dementia might have visual hallucinations and changes in alertness and attention. Other effects include Parkinson’s disease signs and symptoms such as rigid muscles, slow movement, walking difficulty and tremors.

We were recently reminded about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and learned that it has been successful in treating people who suffer from dementia. Inside a pressurized hyperbaric chamber the body begins to receive a healing dose of oxygen through the body’s fluids and plasma even if the blood vessel system to the needed tissue is compromised. When oxygen dissolves in the blood stream, it travels wherever the blood travels, effectively saturating all tissues. The delivery of oxygen using pressure does not require the use of red blood cells. As pressure increases, more oxygen is pushed into the cells and has been shown to reduce cognitive impairment.

Unfortunately, in the U.S. insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for treatment of many conditions for which it is beneficial, including dementia, and will therefore not cover the cost of the treatments. That is why we could really use your help. We would like to take Butch to Sara’s Garden for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. HBOT for his condition is only $100 per treatment at Sara’s Garden (as opposed to $1,500-2,500 per treatment at a hospital). However, since our plan is for him to receive at least 40 HBOT treatments that cost adds up quickly.

If you could assist us with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $100 treatment it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received will go into an account in Butch’s name and will be used for his treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with Butch’s name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do NOT write his name directly on the check. You can also donate online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank you so much for considering to support Butch’s treatments at Sara’s Garden!

Butch & Vicki Lynn Kline

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Support Jolie Heberling

I think you all know by now that I have this fun little condition called MS, or Multiple Sclerosis. While it is different for everyone, for me it has been causing exhaustion, difficulty finding words, and most recently, stability problems, walking issues and a spreading numbness on my right side. Fun, right?

I was diagnosed in January of 2007, and it has admittedly been a huge struggle. I try to have a good attitude about everything that has happened, so I don’t know if you all realize how much this has affected my life. The worst parts for me are the invisible symptoms; the frequent headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and occasional blurry vision have made things much more challenging and have kept me from being able to work or drive long distances.

I had settled into this “alternate reality,” as Erik and I have called it, and accepted my fate as a young, disabled woman who looks better than she feels. I didn’t think there were any other treatment options for me besides the injections that I have been giving myself to slow the progress and the occasional steroid treatments when things get really bad.

There is some good news though. I discovered Sara’s Garden and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy while doing research on possible holistic treatment options. HBOT has been shown to reduce symptoms and slow the progression of conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis. HBOT accelerates the formation of blood vessels and nerve endings, reduces inflammation and swelling, and increases the production of stem cells by eight fold. I have tried a number of different treatment solutions over the years, but the most effective has always been Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Whenever I go in for these treatments, it always relieves my symptoms.

HBOT is used commonly for treatment of Multiple Sclerosis in other countries around the world. Unfortunately, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for the treatment of MS and therefore will not cover the cost for treatments. That is why we could really use your help. HBOT for MS is only $150 per treatment at Sara’s Garden. We try to take care of this financial responsibility ourselves. Recently, I went in earlier because the numbness and stability issues were getting worse than ever, so I went in sooner than we could afford.

If you could assist us with the cost (or even just a small part of the cost) of a single $150 treatment it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received go into an account in my name and will be used for my treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with my name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do NOT write my name directly on the check. You can also donate online by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

Thank you so much for considering the support of my treatments!

God’s blessings,

Jolie Heberling

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Support Mary Kraft

As many of you know, Mary was born with a brain malformation called Lissencephaly, which means “smooth brain”. It is a neuronal migration disorder where the brain stopped forming correctly at about fourteen weeks gestation. This malformation causes intellectual and physical disability as well has difficult to treat seizures.

Mary’s journey for the past ten years has been quite a rollercoaster of medical mysteries, terrifying lows and incredible comebacks. We discovered her malformation at 35 weeks in utero. Her birth was expected to be fraught with danger and a great deal of medical intervention. She arrived, however, perfect and beautiful with a 9/9 APGAR and, with the exception of an MRI showing otherwise, zero evidence of her malformation.

The seizures didn’t begin until she was five months old. After a rocky first two years of seizures and medications with awful side effects, we were finally able to reign in the seizing and started intense Feldenkrais and ABM therapies, horseback riding and early intervention. Her personality emerged as cute, funny and tough as nails.

Mary enjoyed good health, good seizure control and astounding development. She had progressed to the point where she could walk independently, speak with an ever-growing vocabulary and recognize numbers, colors and most letters. Unfortunately, Mary developed some new health issues and seizures around her ninth birthday that were causing her to lose much of her developmental gains. The changes that came with growing up are triggering both structural and hormonal imbalances that are ravaging her body and her brain.

We have pulled out all the stops to try to get a handle on this new medical mystery. After countless tests, medications, doctors, treatments and a new diagnosis (Spina bifida occulta), we have a somewhat improved management with diet and medication. We are now trying to do everything we can to help her recover from the injury that the seizures have inflicted on her brain and possibly heal some of the damage to her organs.

Over the years I had often heard about the healing power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). We believed this treatment could be crucial for Mary’s development. In many cases, HBOT has improved the client’s fine and gross motor skills, cognitive ability, vision, physical healing and seizure control. We learned there is a non-profit facility right here in Northwest Ohio that we could go to called Sara’s Garden. With the help from donations from friends and family, Mary received more than forty dives over the past year in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber at Sara’s Garden. The results have been life-changing! Her seizures are reduced by almost 90%. Her language and cognition have improved and she is gaining back her ability to walk without assistance. We would like to continue building on this success and take her back for another round of treatments.

Unfortunately, in the United States, insurance companies do not recognize HBOT as being therapeutic for the treatment of brain injuries or seizures and therefore will not cover the cost for treatments despite the positive stories of tremendous benefits it provides. That is why we could really use your help. HBOT for Mary’s condition is only $100 per treatment at Sara’s Garden (as opposed to $1,500-2,500 per treatment at a hospital). Since, our goal for her is to receive at least one round of 40 HBOT treatments, that cost adds up quickly.

If you could assist us with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $100 HBOT treatment it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received go into an account in Mary’s name and will be used for her treatments. Any contribution made would be considered a tax-deductible donation as Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit facility. Checks can be made out to Sara’s Garden with Mary’s name on a sheet of paper accompanying the check. Please do NOT write her name directly on the check. You can also donate online via credit card by clicking on the DONATE NOW button below.

We appreciate any contribution you can make toward Mary’s healing journey. We are so grateful for your support

Traci Kraft

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Sara’s Garden is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your charitable contribution is tax deductible under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, to the extent allowed by law. A receipt will be sent to you after your pledge has been received to use for tax purposes.