Help Martin Access Urgent Neck & Vagus Nerve Treatment

My name is Thelma Hodges, and I am humbly organising this fundraiser with the full support and blessing of Martin Smith and his family. I believe in the power of faith, unity, and compassion, and I trust that God will move through the hearts of those who are able to give, pray, and share.

Every contribution financial or prayerful will help carry Martin through this challenging journey. All funds will be used solely for his treatment, travel, and related expenses, and I am committed to stewarding your generosity with integrity and care.

Thank you for being part of this act of love and faith.

With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,

Thelma Hodges

Friends, family, and compassionate supporters,

We are reaching out on behalf of our dear brother Martin Smith, a devoted husband to Naomi and loving father to their four wonderful children: Casey, Kirsty, Eden, and Joel. Martin has been enduring debilitating health symptoms that have significantly impacted his quality of life. After extensive searching, he has found a specialised clinic Caring Medical in Florida that offers real hope through advanced diagnostics and regenerative treatments.

Why We Need Your Help

Caring Medical has a proven track record in treating complex vagus nerve and neck instability issues that often go undetected through traditional scans. However, the costs involved for diagnostics, treatment, and international travel are significant—especially with the urgency of Martin’s condition and a required stay of eight weeks to complete diagnostics and multiple rounds of treatment.

Updated Cost Breakdown (8-Week Stay)

Medical & Diagnostic Costs:

• Case Review – $175 / £140

• Consultation Deposit-$525 /£420-Paid in Cash - Generous Donor

• Initial Diagnostics – $3,000 / £2,400

• Prolotherapy (6 sessions) – $8,400 / £6,720

Total Amount Due £8,977

Travel & Accommodation:

• Flights (2 people)Paid by a good Samaritan

• Accommodation (8 weeks) – $1200/ £882.66

• Food and travel (8 weeks) -£1200 /£882.66

– accommodation by a very kind family James Roy Bellamy In Fort Meyers what a kind man of God

Total due for Accommodation $2,400 £1, 765.32

Total Estimated Cost:

$14,090.31 USD / £10,274 GBP

Why This Treatment Can’t Be Done in the UK

We’ve had some questions about whether this type of treatment is available here in the UK, and it’s important to clarify: unfortunately, it isn’t—at least not at the level Martin needs.

The clinic in Florida, Caring Medical, is one of the few in the world offering a truly specialized approach to conditions involving vagus nerve dysfunction and upper cervical instability. They use highly advanced tools like:

• Digital Motion X-ray (DMX) – this allows doctors to see how the neck structures move in real time, something not offered by standard UK imaging

• Cone Beam CT scanning and ultrasound diagnostics tailored specifically to the neck and vagus nerve

• Targeted Prolotherapy treatments, guided by imaging, which are difficult to access in the UK and not typically used in this way

While the UK healthcare system offers excellent care in many areas, this type of integrated, motion-based, and regenerative treatment is not something NHS or even most private UK specialists currently provide. That’s why travelling to Florida is not just a preference—it’s a necessity for Martin to get the right diagnosis and treatment plan.

Our Goal

We aim to raise $13,300 USD / £9,864 GBP to cover the medical treatment and travel expenses. This will enable Martin to receive the care he urgently needs and alleviate the financial pressure on his family.

How You Can Help

Your support can make a profound difference:

• Donate: Any amount, big or small, brings us closer to our goal.

• Share: Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and community.

• Pray: Keep Martin and his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

A Prayer for Martin

Heavenly Father, we lift up Martin to You. We ask for Your healing touch over his body, for strength in his spirit, and peace for his mind. Surround Naomi and their children Casey, Kirsty, Eden, and Joel with comfort, hope, and provision. Guide every step of this journey, and let this outpouring of love be a testimony to Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Together, we can help Martin embark on the path to healing and ensure he can continue to be the strong and loving presence his family so dearly needs.