1Boy4Change, Inc.
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April 19, 2013
In 1998 I was diagnosed with PTSD for my time in Bosnia. I was medically released from the service in 99. I was a mess for several years, even spending time in the hospital from my PTSD. After the hospital stay things were looking better, for I had learned had to cope with the symptoms of my disorder. This held well till Oct of last year when a stressor broke me. A three story flood had happened destroying my upstairs bathroom, through my kitchen, and into the basement where it went down the drain.
Now I had always looked over my shoulder everywhere I went, kept my back to walls and sat in corner booths at restaurants, but something was different now. I couldn’t seem to handle being anywhere for too long without having an anxiety attack. I basically started to become a shut in and stayed away from everything. Trips to stores were terrible, I hurry up so fat that I forget half of the things I would go in for and would have to send my wife back out because I couldn’t handle the anxiety. I also began missing important thing like my daughter’s soccer games and the games I did go; I was a nervous wreck when I got home.
I explained all of this one day to my other dog’s groomer and she suggested 1Boy4Change. I asked what they did and she answered with, “They help by providing those in need a service dog that is or will be trained to aid you.” Now I had heard of other disabled Veterans getting service dogs and how they changed their life and figured, I had nothing else to lose and gave Chris, 1Boy4Change a Facebook a message. Within that very day I received a group invite and message asking me a series of basic questions. Type of dog I am looking for, short or long fur, etc... I answered them all and before I knew it I was paired up to a white German shep, soon to be in training. This wasn’t to be, because the owner sold the dog, which Chris begged forgiveness for, I am an understanding person and reassured him that everything was fine, but the very same day he had another dog for me and on top of that it was already trained for PTSD.
The next week I drove down and picked up my SD and received some basic training on how to handle the dog. I would of stayed longer, but my anxiety was fried and I was having a lot of attacks, none there, save upon entering their home. I also had a long trip to make back home to do as well. When I got home, things started out fine, but quick became a problem. There seem to be issues that my SD had that were causing problems with me. This was taken care of quickly when my SD had to go back for retraining or Boot Camp as it is called and I can’t wait to get her back her in early May.
Chris is a wonderful young man and has done a lot of good in this cruel world. Even the short time I had my SD, it changed me for the better. He handles things professionally and is willing to help in any aspect that he can. I hope this young man has many years of happiness and is able to help many more people in need.
George Christian
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April 18, 2013
Dealing with multiple debilitating illnesses makes life extremely difficult for my 13 yr old daughter. Her greatest wish over the past few years was to have her very own service dog -- in order to make her life more livable. After being turned down a few times by different organizations, and then not knowing how on earth I'd be able to fulfill her dream of getting a service dog all on our own, along came 1Boy4Change. During one of the happiest moments of her life thus far -- my daughter found out she was accepted to receive her own service dog from this organization. Not only does the name 1Boy4Change stand for what Chris wants to accomplish -- it stands for what HE IS ACCOMPLISHING.
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April 17, 2013
I stumbled across this organization after looking and researching seizure alert dogs for over a year. We were unsure of the "need" for one for our son. I spoke with Janet on the phone and she was so kind and compassionate and added us right to the list. Chris has done an amazing job finding resources and helping out so many people. They have not only created and organization, but a family. The support they give is outstanding and I am proud to be a part of it.
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April 12, 2013
It has almost been a year since i met Chris and he brought my son his service dog! What a wonderful year it has been... We can safely go to stores with out losing my son, he can go in the yard and his Service Dog is always on watch... When our dog had a medical issue 1boy4change stepped right up and helped us out, they are wonderful and their organization is Life changing!!!!
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November 9, 2012
My son was a recipient of a service dog from 1boy4change. He was hand delivered to us, from caring, genuine "salt of the earth" good people! They were able to give my non-verbal autistic son not only a fully trained autism service dog, but a friend. I have raved about and recommended this organization to friends and family. Chris Carswell, K9 Bronx and his greatest supporter his mom Janet Are truly doing wonderful things and I am in awe of them. Thank you 1boy4change, you changed our lives and I thank you with all my heart! Cindie Oatley
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April 12, 2013
Having two Autistic daughters is not easy. Quite challenging, actually. 1boy4change honored my daughters' wish for a service dog, and I have seen remarkable change in their behavior and communications. They are so wonderful & have made us part of the "1boy4change" family, which to me, has become quite a support system. Blogging with other families has helped me cope and also has given me the opportunity to make new friends as well. The most rewarding part of being part of this "family", is seeing my daughters and their dog interact. Just warms my heart!
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April 11, 2013
1boy4change has given me hope again. My son has type 1 diabetes that is at its best erratic and hard to control. He will spike to extremely high sugar levels for no reason, but we have to bolus for them. Then if we do not watch he will crash faster than he spiked. They have been there for me when I needed to talk willing to help me no matter what to help my son have a healthier, happier life. I feel like I have gained an extended family, one that finally understands what I go through being the mother of a special needs child. We do not have our service dog yet, since we just started the process last month, but I know that it will be a life changing event for my son once he is trained. I have hope again, and that is a wonderful thing.
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April 11, 2013
It is my honor to write this review for 1Boy4Change. Chris Carswell and his mother Janet are remarkable people that give their whole hearts to this remarkable foundation. I learned about this amazing foundation through extended family members and it didn't take but a few hours for me to know that for my autistic son to have a service dog this was the foundation I would apply to. I met and talked to one of their board members and trainers filled out the paperwork and it wasn't long until our son had his remarkable service dog. Thanks to 1Boy4Change and SDIT Sugar we have seen improvements in our sons anxiety levels. Janet and Chris not only are the foundation they are family. They are always there to help and answer questions when needed. The 1Boy4Change family are a close knit family that offers support and encouragement 24/7. As far as this family is concerned you can't get any better than this.
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April 11, 2013
I don't even know where to start with RAVING how amazing this foundation is! They give way beyond anyone's dreams! Chris is such an amazing human being and to be all this at such a young age means there is even more amazing things to come from him. Not only am I a board member but also a mom to a child he placed a service dog with. A service dog that has made my child in to a completely different loving child. He also helped save my husbands K9 partner by installing a heat alarm in his patrol car. I could write how wonderful he is for hours!!! But instead come join our team and find out for yourself just how wonderful and amazing this young man is!!!!
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April 10, 2013
I am a mom. Just like every mom, I want what's best for my children. My middle son has spinal muscular atrophy. He is wheelchair bound, and has an amazing personality. 1boy4change is helping my son by giving him a service dog. My son will now enjoys the benefits of feeling a little bit of this freedom that many of us take for granted. SD Abby is going to open many wonderful doors (both physically and emotionally) for my son. I just can't thank Chris and his mom Janet enough. They are giving my baby hope fit his future.
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April 10, 2013
1Boy4Change actually found me and I am so glad they did! I was trying to raise $10,000 for a PTSD service dog from a different organization...something that was not going to happen anytime soon! I applied and was approved on the very day my application arrived. Since then Janet and Chris have always been available to respond to my questions. This is such a unique organization, not many places give you the opportunity to puppy raise your own service dog and interact with others who are on their waiting list. 1Boy4Change doesn't just accept you for a service dog, they adopt you into a FAMILY. Chris Carswell is a hero in my book, without his drive to help others I would not be getting the service dog I so desperately need to live a normal life. THANK YOU 1Boy4Change!
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