Support Michael Kelly

Support Michael Kelly

As you know, Michael Kelly is a devoted husband & father who has been active outdoors his whole life. He is greatly loved by his entire family and everyone that meets him. His wife Marianne is always at his side. He was a police dispatcher for over 25 years until a few years ago when he started having trouble keeping up with his job. Years before he had been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. Doctors were now diagnosing him with dementia. Unfortunately, he had to retire on disability.

He was still able to do all of the normal tasks at home until a year ago. He started to have trouble remembering words, and his focus also started to get progressively worse as well. He knows what he wants to say but has trouble coming up with the words to speak. In early 2024, it seems that whatever was happening to Mike really started to progress and has been causing a lot of stress on him and his family. Sometimes, he has been unable to play board games, read books, or even write sentences.

We’re not sure if it’s brain damage from two types of Sleep Apnea or if it is dementia but after hearing about Sara’s Garden on Christian radio and reading into this technology, we are hopeful that this could be a real life-changer to both Mike and his family. We learned about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and how 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 Mike 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. Because he is not able to work anymore, finances are not what they used to be and are hoping that any donations would be blessing to assist with the costs. Even with Sara’s Garden’s very reasonable price, a full course of treatments will add up.

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 Mike’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 Mike’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 Mike’s treatments at Sara’s Garden!

The family of Michael Kelly

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.

Support Wendy Yeager

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

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.

Support Greg Anderson

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

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.

Support Jolie Heberling

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

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.

Support Mary Kraft

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

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.

Support Katherine Lopez

Support Katherine Lopez

As most of you know, I am from Fremont, Ohio. I raised three children by myself and worked in a factory in order to finally buy a house of our own.

While going out for coffee with an old friend, the vehicle I was riding in was struck by a very large pickup truck which was going about 65mph. I sustained injuries to my hip and spine. The resulting whiplash impacted my ability to breathe and swallow. I was left with spinal stenosis and a bad limp. Because I was unable to work as a result of my injuries, I lost my job. My friend, who suffered similar injuries died while undergoing medical treatment for the injuries he sustained from the accident.

I’ve continued to experience pain which has resulted in decreased mobility ever since the accident. Unfortunately, doctors are telling me there is nothing they can do for me besides giving me more medications 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’ve started researching additional holistic treatment options so that I can return to work and get my life back.

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 spinal stenosis. 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 spinal stenosis 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.

I would be so grateful if you would be able to help me in any way. Thank you so much for considering to support my treatments at Sara’s Garden!

Katherine Lopez

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.

Support Josey Hrosko (Lashley)

Support Josey Hrosko (Lashley)

Thank you for all the support of our family over the past four years since Josey’s birth and especially recently as we dealt with some unexpected medical issues in our family. Here is an update on Josey’s story and current circumstances.

We were surprised to learn at a routine ultrasound at 38 weeks gestation that Josey was small. After being referred to maternal fetal medicine for a more in-depth ultrasound, we learned she had intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR). They said she was less than 4lbs and I could choose to have her “today or tomorrow”. Luckily tomorrow worked out, and after all my worry about her health throughout the pregnancy, when she was born, the worry disappeared because she looked absolutely perfect and healthy, at a small 3.6 lbs. She spent 16 days in the NICU for basic monitoring. We also learned that Josey has trisomy-21 (Down Syndrome).

IUGR is a pathological restriction of fetal weight. Placental insufficiency causes the reduced fetal weight and growth during pregnancy. The fetus is also deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen which can also cause impaired brain function. Josey was also discovered to have a small hole in her heart, a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), which we learned will close on its own, probably around the age 5 or 6. The degree to which these things have affected her development are unknown, but we feel that they have had some role. We do know Josey is a fighter with a strong spirit. It is a miracle for her just to be born and survive all the supposed odds stacked against her.

When we came home with Josey as a newborn, we started the county funded home therapy program. It never felt right to me, and Josey thoroughly despised it. We were told “Josey doesn’t want to do ‘xyz’ because it’s too hard”. We felt this wasn’t true, that there was another barrier to her development. At the age of 1, Josey was still an infant developmentally, and we stopped those services. We also looked into some alternative approaches to therapy, Josey had some small gains developmentally. We stuck with this method called ABM/Anat Baniel Method, which is rooted in neurodevelopment, over the year with a lot of breaks due to the pandemic. At the age of 2, Josey was still at infant level. We discovered Brain Bright in Toledo when Josey was around 2.5 years old. Brain Bright uses a holistic approach to treat the root cause of a diagnosis through neuroplasticity, essentially helping to “rewire the brain”. At almost 4, and in combination with a healthy whole foods diet, supplementation in needed vitamins and minerals, Josey is now showing us who she is! She has become an affectionate, giggly girl, and she has just starting hugging this year! It feels like a gift from God to get a hug from Josey.

Developmentally, Josey has not advanced when compared to other similarly aged peers with down syndrome. At this moment, our near 4-year-old is still mostly dependent like a baby. She can now sit on her own and can eat finger foods.

During our time at Brain Bright, we decided she was ready for physical therapy. And after a very stressful 4-5 months and no changes from a PT perspective, we had to take a break. It was during this time I remembered a conversation I had with a person when Josey was a newborn. They told us about a place called Sara’s Garden. They had known a child with down syndrome who attended there for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and it helped tremendously. For Josey’s 4th Birthday in August, I would love to do HBOT for her. Everyone around her can see she is ready for more.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been very successful in treating individuals with developmental disabilities. However, in the United States it is not recognized as being therapeutic for these treatments and is therefore not covered by insurance. That is why we could really use your help. HBOT for Josey’s 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 her 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 HBOT treatment it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received go into an account in Josey’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 Josey’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 are prepared to pay out of pocket like usual for Josey’s alternative therapies, but as they say: “If you don’t ask, you don’t know.” We would appreciate any donations to Josey’s new hopeful oxygen therapy, given that her mom also has another surgery scheduled this fall.

We love you all and thank you again for your continued support and understanding.

John, Jill, Jake and Josey

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Support Jaedyn Knight

Support Jaedyn Knight

If you raise your children to feel that they can accomplish any goal or task they decide upon, you will have succeeded as a parent, and you will have given your children the greatest of all blessings. Our daughter, Jaedyn, has thrived in the Sara’s Garden community. Despite having Spina Bifida, we have watched her walk across the gym floors using only canes. The determination on her sweet face as she took one small step at a time made many eyes in the crowd tear up.

One day while getting ready for school, Jaedyn surprised me by saying she could put her own shirt on. I handed it to her then watched as she slipped her arms through, poked her head up, and smiled her infectious smile when she was done.  Jaedyn has learned to brush her teeth, bathe herself, get mostly dressed, and help with her own medical routines. She has grown more independent with the help of her teachers, paraprofessionals, peers, and her own amazing attitude. We are blessed to be included in the Sara’s Garden community.

Our attitude towards life determines life’s attitude towards us. Jaedyn is the epitome of this. Her smile demands those in her presence to smile. Her laughs will at least pull a chuckle out of you. Her positivity energetically radiates off of her. Our daughter will befriend anybody. Her heart does not discriminate. We hear from her everyday about her adventures at school and fun times with friends. One of Jaedyn’s favorite things to do is attend church to socialize with the good-hearted people there. She thoroughly enjoys putting in effort to get to know anybody. We are incredibly proud of her for showing love although it’s easy for her because that is who she is. Good people deserve good things. We continue to try to give her our best efforts every day. That’s what she gives to us.

You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control your attitude and how you deal with it. Jaedyn has never viewed her Spina Bifida as a hinderance. She continues to be determined against her obstacles. Sara’s Garden offers a month-long camp in the summer that helps children with mobility, independence, flexibility, and life skills. We believe that because of her positive attitude and tremendous strength she will continue to improve and succeed with the help of this amazing program. However, we do need help financing this opportunity.

The month-long Conductive Education camp runs for four hours each day, for 19 days, and the cost of $2,660.00 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 Jaedyn’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 Jaedyn’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. 

Our family would be grateful for any help getting our Jaedyn into this camp. Thank you to all, and God bless Sara’s Garden.

Joe Knight

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Support Brody Hughes

Support Brody Hughes

Our son Brody Lee Hughes was born on November, 29 2016. Brody was born healthy and so loved. He loved being cuddled and sang lullabies as a baby. He still loves cuddling and tight hugs from anyone who will embrace him. Brody loves building, Mickey Mouse, and being outdoors.

When Brody was 2 years old, we had concerns with Brody’s language development. We also noticed he made limited eye contact and wasn’t responding to his name. Brody had a history of ear infections, which also concerned us. At that time, we were referred to a speech therapist and an ENT. Following the ENT visit, Brody was scheduled for ear tubes, tonsillectomy, and adenoid removal. At this point in Brody’s journey, we thought the surgery was the answer to Brody’s language delay.

Following Brody’s surgery, we saw little to no improvement with Brody’s language development. We began researching, and connecting with educators and everything came back to one diagnosis, Autism. A little over a year prior to Brody’s diagnosis, my husband and I welcomed Brody’s little brother, Graham. He was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, a Congenital Heart Defect and Leukemia. At three weeks old, he passed away. I share this, because the loss of Graham is an important part of Brody’s story. We held Brody a little tighter and time became even more precious. Brody’s diagnosis shook us. It may have been because of the way the diagnosis was delivered or because the weight on our shoulders was already heavy. However, Brody’s Autism diagnosis didn’t change who he was, it gave us the answers we needed.

Over the past two years we have navigated Brody through his struggles. We met a wonderful speech therapist who continues to work with Brody. She celebrates his growth with us and helps us navigate the obstacles. Brody has wonderful school support who has taught him to love school, be involved, and grow. He now has a one-year-old sister who he has slowly warmed up to and loves to play with. He has family and friends who love and accept exactly who he was made to be.

Although Brody is thriving, he still has mountains to climb. His speech is significantly delayed and many of the words he does have are difficult to understand. We want to give Brody every opportunity to grow and overcome his delays that create obstacles for his everyday life. We’ve recently discovered Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and learned of its benefits in treating children with Autism. The success stories for children with Autistic tendencies are amazing. In many cases it has helped with the client’s development in communication skills, emotional skills, social skills fine and gross motor skills, and cognitive abilities. We discovered there is a facility called Sara’s Garden right here in Northwest Ohio that specializes in this treatment.

Despite the success that Sara’s Garden has had in treating clients with Autism, insurance companies do not recognize it as being therapeutic for the treatment of Autism and therefore do not cover the cost for the treatments. This is where we could really use your help. HBOT for Autism is only $100 per treatment at Sara’s Garden (as opposed to $1,500-$2,500 per treatment at a hospital). However, since the plan is for Brody to have 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 HBOT treatment, it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of funds will go into an account in Brody’s name and will be used for his treatments. Any contribution made in this manner 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 Brody’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.

We are thankful for every person who can help us to allow Brody to have this opportunity for HBOT.

With Love,
The Hughes Family

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Support Adria Gerig

Support Adria Gerig

Our daughter, Adria Gerig, was born with Spina Bifida on November 19, 2013. Her journey has been amazing and truly a testimony to God’s faithfulness and healing power! She is 7 (almost 8) years old now and in second grade at Pettisville Elementary School. Adria loves art, gymnastics, swimming, and her family and friends! Over the summer she learned to ride a bike, and swim with no floaties! She is excelling in academics, and a great reader for her age. We are so blessed by her courage and determination to tackle hard things. She doesn’t consider herself any different, or feel bad for herself when she has to work harder than others. She is kind and caring, and a joy to be around.

Adria has recently been diagnosed with a cyst on her spine that is actively growing. It is in the original Spina Bifida repair site. It is putting pressure on the nerves, and the nerves are growing around it to try and find space. It has been decided that now is the best time to go ahead and have that removed before it starts to cause decline in function. Adria will also have a detethering surgery performed which is where they clean up all the scar tissue and detach the nerves from any surrounding structures. She will spend a couple days in the PICU, and the remainder of the week on the regular pediatric floor. The surgeon is very confident that this surgery can be performed without Adria losing any function that she currently has to her lower body. We are so grateful for this.

Adria is no stranger to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and completed 2 full rounds when she was 2 months old and again at 10 months old. The goal was to assist with healing from the surgeries and trauma she experienced that first year. We are hoping to do some more HBOT therapy after this surgery as well. It has been proven that HBOT not only speeds up healing, but decreases inflammation, pain, and risk of infection. Especially due to the location of this surgery being on her spinal cord, we want to do as much as we can to help her heal well with no complications. We are also hoping to do additional Conductive Education (CE), as recommended by her surgeon, in order for Adria to regain her endurance and mobility after surgery.

There is a facility here in Northwest Ohio that Adria has gone to for these services in the past called Sara’s Garden. Sara’s Garden is the only non-profit center in the United States to offer both HBOT and CE services and specializes in working with clients with neuromotor disabilities. We are so grateful for this center, the staff, and the care that they have provided Adria over the last 8 years! They are incredible and have been instrumental in Adria’s mobility and development. We believe that we would not be where we are today without them!

Unfortunately, in the United States insurance companies do not recognize HBOT and CE as being therapeutic for the treatment of neuromotor disabilities and therefore will not cover the cost for treatments. That is why we could really use your help. HBOT for post-surgical healing is only $150 per treatment and CE is only $35 per hour at Sara’s Garden.

If you could assist us with the cost (or even just part of the cost) of a single $150 HBOT treatment or $35 hour of CE it would help reduce our overall expenses greatly. 100% of the funds received go into an account in Adria’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 Adria’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 believe that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Conductive Education services at Sara’s Garden will significantly aid in Adria’s post-surgical healing process.

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

Amber & Travis Gerig

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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.