Hi, my name is Nathaniel, I’m 25 years old and I’m asking for help to raise funds to help me through my ongoing journey with severe ulcerative colitis.

Living with ulcerative colitis has changed my life in ways I never expected. The pain, fatigue, frequent bathroom trips, medical appointments,constant hospital admissions, internal bleeding and uncertainty about how I’ll feel from one day to the next can be incredibly difficult—both physically and emotionally.

I’m doing my best to stay strong and keep moving forward, but the costs that come with managing this condition and others can quickly add up, including medical care, medications, travel to appointments, and everyday expenses when I’m unable to work or function normally.

I’m creating this fundraiser to help take some of that financial pressure off while I focus on my health and getting through the difficult times the funds will be used to help with groceries medications/trips to the doctor an hour away and bills like rent/power so I can maintain a proper colitis diet and relieve some of that stress/anxiety when I’m going through a flare up or end up in the hospital and am unable to work. Any support, no matter how small, would mean so much to me. If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing my story can make a huge difference.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for supporting me through this journey I appreciate all the help I can get.