My name is Ricki (Rixie), I’m (nearly) 40 and have a daughter (9) and I struggle with multiple autoimmune diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, Chronic Lyme, Fibromyalgia as well as anemia, migraines, severe anxiety and malabsorption.

Managing my illnesses daily is very difficult and Im looking for financial assistance to help me acquire a Visible Health Band 2.0 (a wearable sensor) to help me manage my energy and pace myself to reduce my crashes and down time so I can spend more time with my daughter. With every illness, I have my good days and bad and having to cancel plans and see my daughters heart break is devastating. This device will help me learn how better to pace myself to reduce future crashes, better understand my body and give me more time to spend with my family going on adventures.

Similar to Spoon Theory, Visible band helps you track your exertion and teaches you to budget your pace points/spoons to prevent crashes/flare ups.

The Visible Band costs: $80

Yearly subscription cost: $180 a year.

To order my band and subscription Im asking to help reach a goal of $300

Any exceeded funds will go towards fees and my medical care.