I am sorry, but most of this seems like quackery to me. "Environmental Sensibilities" isn't even a proper diagnosis..
My mistake. I meant "sensitivities" and as far as I know doctors have confirmed that he has these. It's a fact that Raven can hardly breathe these days which is because of sinuses and throat being clogged by thick mucous all the time, which has lead to a serious infection of the sinuses and his throat (sinusitis). Another factor is a (recently discovered) broken nose (which must have happened when he was a baby). All of this was confirmed by the doctor (an expert for sinusitis) Raven had visited last (they discovered the broken nose via x-rays), including the absolute need for the surgery to correct his sinuses. Without that, he won't stand a chance to get rid of the mucous and in turn the infection, which will most probably only get worse. Raven is *definitely* in a very bad shape and if you could talk to the people he lived with lately they would tell you the same.
Plus, if you check the list of things he wants "colloidal silver, Himalayan rock salt, medical-grade Manuka honey" for your money, I'd be very reluctant to give even a cent for that. Not to mention the air purifiers scream quackery to me.
Actually, the colloidal silver for example is used by many people with success and it *did* help making the infection bearable for Raven for some time. If you'd investigate it, you'd learn that colloidal silver has been used for fighting infections for a long time. Raven had some access as well with the Himalayan Salt, the same goes for visiting some company that provides rooms where people can breath salty air, like near the ocean. Again, this is a therapy that has been used for a *very* long time by people with lung infections and it definitely mad Ravens' condition better a bit. Honestly, to me it sounds as if you should investigate things a bit more before calling something quackery.
I admit, I can't say anything about the honey. That was a tip by somebody only given to him recently.
But that doesn't even matter much, as thei cost for these small things is tiny compared to the main problem, which at the moment is the surgery of his broken nose. If Raven could at least get that done, there is a great possibility that his situation could become much better than it is right now.
How much do you actually know about air purifiers? Raven *did* try cheaper ones and he reacts in a bad way to them or what they produce. There is a good reason for him to try to get one of these very expensive air purifiers. They have been produced for a long time and they are specifically produced for each person, according to their needs and what they react to. I don't see what's quackery about that.[/quote]
My unique parenting methods
My style of parenting is based on methods I observed cats using to teach each other in groups. These techniques maximise curiousity, problem solving, confidence, individuality, physical ability, reflexes, mental focus, and contentment!
I mean. Seriously?
Ravens' parenting style has absolutely nothing to do with this fundraiser. Plus, from all I heard about others around him, Raven is a great father, whenever he isn't too ill to care for his daughter.
Raven *has* a very unique mind, partly because of some autism traits among other things. But they're not the cause for his medical problems. Plus, Raven does not recommend or ask for something that does not work for him. He's convinced that the medical treatment he's asking for will help him. He had tried out numerous therapies and tips from people and colloidal silver and salt therapy were one of the very few things that actually made his situation a bit better.
In my humble opinion, without wanting to cause offense, this more seems like a case of chronic psychological illness. You can't be that sensitive to everything, it is almost certainly psychosomatic.
That may be true for some of his sensitivities, but that is ultimately something that can't be proven. But his broken nose, which lead to sinus blockage and infection spreading throught his respiratory system are medical facts that absolutely need to be taken care of.
I know from experience in my own family how devastating a clogged throat or damaged lungs can be, due to the low amount of oxygen that is available. It absolutely destroys ones' energy and leaves people bedridden without the power to do anything. From all I've heard from Raven and the people around him over the years I've know him, his condition is absolutely serious and he is absolutely in need of the medical help he asks for.
