Cadence is a smart and creative six-year old who loves to hike and play piano. But for several years, he has been struggling with a myriad of unexplained physical and mental symptoms. Cadence fights daily against severe anxiety, sensory processing issues, tics, and more. 

His parents Katy and Bill have been doing all they can to find the proper diagnosis and care for their little boy. They are currently on a one-year waitlist for the only comprehensive evaluation that their insurance will accept. As they wait, they face daily meltdowns from their son, whose behavioral symptoms are becoming more prominent. All they want is for their son to be happy, carefree, and healthy. 

Katy and Bill have been diligently researching and testing out non-insurance options for Cadence, but have recently run out of funds to continue their search. They currently need $2400 to pay a private psychiatric facility for an evaluation that can be done within 2-4 weeks. Any additional funds will go towards therapy for Cadence (at $90 per session) and any medication deemed appropriate by his team (which would unfortunately not be fully covered by insurance). 

When I heard about Cadence's story, I was heartbroken that any child would have to wait a YEAR to receive a possible diagnosis, let alone treatment. No one should have to suffer that long, and especially not a child for whom early intervention could be so life-changing. 

Please give what you can to help give this family hope and answers!