Kristin Michaels battles Neurofibromatosis Type 1

The four women in the photo were roommates in college in the 80s and still gather together regularly and rally for each other. We are Paula, Amy, Kristin, and Barb; we would do anything for each other!

Our roommate Kristin has been living with a debilitating disease. She has Neurofibromatosis Type One (NF1). She has had this most of her life, and now it is ravaging her body.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is characterized by changes in skin coloring (pigmentation) and the growth of tumors along nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body.

Kristin suffers from tumors, which are currently all over her body. Soon she will be heading into surgery to get some pain alleviation by removing some tumors from her neck and head. The pain she endures (day in and day out) gets excruciating, and there is not much that can be done except surgery. Kristin has had several surgeries to manage this disease and its pain. She is a force of nature, but now she needs help, and Kristin is not one to ask for help. As her roommates, we can attest to this. So we have taken on the task of this Go Fund Me page because this is where we are at and what we can do.

Kristin has a very high medical deductible; we would love to cover at least that. Any money collected beyond that will go to older medical bills and for her to be able to take days off for respite. Her work is commission based, so when she does have to take time off (it has come to that in most recent times), she loses out on money to be made.

Kristin has a huge heart and is such a wonderful human being. She does not deserve this but has the heart and bravery to fight it. We are so lucky to have her in our lives; she makes a difference.

These are difficult times, and we understand we are asking a lot, but if you can donate to her Go Fund Me page, please do. Our gratitude is beyond. We appreciate all of you!

One more thing, please share this Go Fund Me page, the more exposure we get, the better the possibilities are. Thank you!