Ithrive, Inc.

: MEET .ave 🌱

Diagnosis:

"... I lost the ability to run and had so much time on my hands to not only recover, but make a change.

In 2018 I started Couch Pennies Foundation to address the issues I, and many others, experience whilst having a rare disease.

Through we have sent out Over 100 care packages, spoke to legislators about issues in our community, and so much more to aid the Rare Disease realm.

I share my story because I was so alone being diagnosed. Through social media and Couch Pennies, I have been able to connect with others like me, help someone in their Rare Disease journey, and be helped to find the right doctors and therapies."

READ THE FULL STORY ➡️ .ave and let's support Avery as she continues to THRIVE regardless of her diagnoses!

🌱READ OUR FOUNDER’S STORY🌱

“In 2013, I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica, a severe inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system and often results in paralysis or blindness. At the time, I was just happy to know that the three (3) months of research study with NIH was not in vain! The guessing game was finally over and treatment can be determined to help alleviate three (3) long years of pain and discomfort.

Shortly after, I started Rituximab, a form of chemotherapy (immunosuppressant), which if tolerated, may reduce the relapse frequency, and improve disability in most patients with . I’ve been on treatment for seven (7) years and have since developed four (4) additional : Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogren’s Syndrome and Occipital Neuralgia—I urge you to look them up.

I founded , a 501c3 nonprofit after because living with an autoimmune disease has been a lonely journey, and I was in need of a space where I can be myself, share my challenges, and not be judged. I have a great support system but if I’m being honest, they can’t handle seeing me down. I needed a community that can truly relate and understand my struggles, so I created it!

ITHRIVE is dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals diagnosed with an autoimmune disease by fostering personal and emotional wellness through self care services and resources. We focus on self care to maintain our sanity and to counteract the side effects of treatments and medications. I’ve mastered coping mechanisms and a lifestyle of wellness that I’m passionate about sharing with others in my community so that we can all thrive!”

Today is , and since we’re in the season and spirit of giving, consider and help us further our mission! We are excited about what the future holds but we can’t make the impact we desire without you! We are a 501c3 nonprofit so your contributions are tax deductible!

Click the to donate to iTHRIVE, join our nation and watch my story!

In the season of giving, we want to remind you to give thanks, give love, give hope, give time and give back!

THANK YOU ALL for your support and for sticking through this unprecedented times with! We are not a community with you, and for that we are grateful.

To learn more and support our mission, CLICK !

“...you are worthy and you belong!”

These last few weeks has been hard. I’ve experienced a plethora of emotions and it’s exhausting—Racism is a mental health issue and the psychological impact is real. If you’re feeling sad, enraged and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We’re all in this together.⠀
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It is crucial that we practice self care—find hope, get fresh air, nourishment and enough rest. ⠀
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If you’re taking actions against racism and displaying empathy and compassion for your fellow (black) warriors of iTHRIVE Nation, you belong here!⠀
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We are a community that thrives together regardless of our diagnoses, race, and ethnicity. We embrace diversity—all are welcome here!⠀
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From your black founder and fellow warrior. Keep thriving!🌱⠀
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TAG a warrior who needs to hear this!⬇️⠀
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You are not your diagnosis⠀
You are much more than a label⠀
You are [insert your name here]⠀
You are beautiful, incredible and loved⠀
You are capable of doing amazing things⠀
You exude complexity and uniqueness ⠀
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Your diagnosis does not and should not define who you are—no matter how bad it may seem⠀
Your pain and challenges are relatable—you are not alone!⠀
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Keep thriving!🌱⠀
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Ithrive, Inc. updated their business hours.

Ithrive, Inc. updated their website address.

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You have to believe you're worthy of healing for the transformation to begin. ⠀
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Affirm positive outcomes even when your reality is not in alignment. Focus on your strengths. Make room for errors and welcome change as part of the process. ⠀
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Embrace self-awareness. Be present. ⠀
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You have the ability to THRIVE because everything is ultimately up to YOU. It’s never too late to participate in your healing and transformation!⠀
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TAG (3) friends who could use this motivation!⠀
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Feeling anxious because of is normal. Severe anxiety, on the other hand, can affect your life negatively. You may have too much anxiety if you are preoccupied with thoughts about covid-19 for most of the day. ⠀
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Let’s start this new month on the right path!

Job Summary:

iThrive, Inc. is seeking an Online/Social Media Intern with an interest in the nonprofit field to assist with all aspects of communications and marketing.The Social Media Intern will work with the iThrive Board of Directors to conceptualize, draft, design and analyze dozens of posts across iThrive social media platforms every day in addition to working with staff on their design and digital needs.

Essential Duties and Learning Objectives:

Intern will be expected to assist the Social Media and Communications team through:
Drafting social media posts,
Assisting with design and graphics needs,
Analysis of social media trends and post data,
Organizing and archiving visual assets,
Other duties as assigned.

Interns can expect to learn:
Critical thinking skills, for example, how to identify important news/trends relevant to the mission
Research and project management skills
Graphic design and visual skills, Canva
Optimizing content for individual social media platforms
Writing skills, including how to craft high quality, compelling content

Qualifications:
Who are we looking for?

Hardworking, motivated, passionate creative
Interest in gaining experience and involvement in autoimmune news, trends and occurrences
Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
Excellent knowledge of Google Drive services
Those who have immediate availability and the capacity to intern full-time

Hours: 20 hours/week

To Apply: Please send your resume and a 140-character cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit. Email to: [email protected]

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Next Wednesday we are launching our with a LIVE chat! ⠀
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Be sure to TUNE IN on April 1, 2020 at 6 PM Eastern as our Founder, go LIVE with a one of a kind wellness muse, traveling herbalist and CEO of to discuss herbal remedies as an alternative treatment for !⠀
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You don’t want to miss this!!! Mark your calendars and come ready with questions! ⠀
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Stay tuned to our stories all week as we’ll be utilizing the questions tool to collect all of your thoughts! can’t wait to answer all of them!⠀
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Until then, keep THRIVING!🌱⠀
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Hey ! ⠀
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Next Wednesday we are launching our with a LIVE chat! ⠀
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How exciting, right?!!⠀
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Be sure to TUNE IN on April 1, 2020 at 6 PM Eastern as our Founder, go LIVE with a one of a kind wellness muse, traveling herbalist and CEO of to discuss herbal remedies as an alternative treatment for !⠀
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You don’t want to miss this!!! Mark your calendars and come ready with questions! ⠀
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Stay tuned to our stories all week as we’ll be utilizing the questions tool to collect all of your thoughts! can’t wait to answer all of them!⠀
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Until then, keep THRIVING!🌱⠀
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Even in times of uncertainty, our mission will always be to THRIVE!!! ⠀
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That’s right ! EVERY TUESDAY we’ll be sharing in our stories tips and tasteful nutrition to get you thriving!⠀
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Don’t forget to use our hashtags: and whenever you’re choosing to thrive!🌱⠀
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As we approach a new week, let’s make the best of the time we’ve been given! ⠀
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Here are 5 things to keep you moving and thriving when the entire world is in a complete standstill:⠀
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1. GET OUT OF BED! Yes, take a bath or shower, and spend the day in the living room or the porch but not in bed!⠀
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2. FIX A MEAL! Or a smoothie! We have all the time to try a new recipe or make one up with the ingredients you have at home! Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, treat yourself or your quarantine buddies to a delicious meal⠀
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3. DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING! In our current reality, this is likely true, and all the more reason you should be up for the challenge! Put on your favorite tunes, sing along and dance the uncertainty away!⠀
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4. GO OUTSIDE! Go for a run, take the dog for a stroll, or go for a scenic drive or coffee run like Ashleigh did! Whatever you decide, don’t spend this next week in the house ⠀
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5. GET SOME SLEEP! Believe it or not, many people are not getting enough sleep due to fear and anxiety about what’s happening in the world right now. We want to encourage you to focus on the things you can control and make the best out of the time you have, and rest so you have the energy you’ll need to take on the day (tips 1-4) and THRIVE!⠀
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SHARE your activities with us by using our hashtag: ! Happy Sunday! Wishing you a productive and thriving week ahead!! Stay tuned to our stories as we share gems to get us by during this time!🌱⠀
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The Coronavirus is the last thing we want to interrupt our already compromised immune systems. Not to worry, we’ve found some useful information to keep you THRIVING! ⠀
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PLEASE READ the following (real-time) information provided by Harvard Health below and CLICK on for more, including answers to questions you may have about coronavirus and COVID-19. Harvard Health stated, they’ll be adding new questions and updating answers as reliable information becomes available. ⠀
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“The rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 has sparked alarm worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, and many countries are grappling with a rise in confirmed cases. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people to be prepared for disruptions to daily life that will be necessary if the coronavirus spreads within communities.”⠀
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Don’t forget to CLICK the , do the needful to PROTECT yourself and keep THRIVING!!!🌱⠀
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Hey ! We made it to March, and that’s a lot to be grateful for!⠀
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These couple of months has not been easy but I’m here to say it’s getting better and I am expecting a wonderful outcome for all of us!⠀
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We can all agree that battling an autoimmune disease is not a walk in the park. In fact, it’s like running a never ending race that sometimes leave us feeling depleted and defeated! ⠀
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We CHOOSE LIFE⠀
We RUN THE RACE ⠀
We GIVE OUR BEST⠀
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Because there’s MORE to LIFE than our chronic illnesses!🌱⠀
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This month, we will focus on TRANSPARENCY! By definition, transparency is the condition of being transparent, also known as clarity, openness, accountability, straightforwardness, and candor.⠀
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It takes strength and courage to be transparent but it’s through this exposure of openness that we may discover true healing! ⠀
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Join me as I share my challenges (and yours) on this journey to wellness! ⠀
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Stay tuned to our “Transparency” highlight for stories every Thursday! ⠀
Use our hashtag as you share you thrive above your challenges! Happy Monday!🌞⠀
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Happy New Year iTHRIVE nation! We are excited for you and look forward to all of the transformations and progress you’ll make in your wellness in 2020! Cheers to...⠀
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You are NOT ALONE on this journey. Together, we THRIVE! ⠀
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An autoimmune is a “disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells”.⠀
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With the help of American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA, or ) and other sources, we’ve put together five (5) facts and statistics to raise awareness about autoimmune diseases.
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• 50* million Americans are affected ⠀
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• Chronic, life-threatening and attack specific organs and other body systems ⠀
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• One of the 10 leading causes of death for girls and women in all age groups (up to 64 years of age)⠀
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• According to the NIH, annual direct health care costs for are in the range of $100 billion (source: NIH presentation by Dr. Fauci, NIAID)⠀

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Oxford defines SELF-CARE as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health” ⠀⠀
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The side effects of a lack in SELF-CARE can disrupt your healing process. It goes beyond the physical. The symptoms of autoimmune diseases are enough to make you give up already, but why not take a chance at THRIVING? You’ve got nothing to lose but opportunity! Take a chance at life. Take a chance at changing your story TODAY!⠀⠀
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, SELF-CARE is simply the actions you take to achieve [your]optimal wellness. We are giving you the power to participate in your healing and coping. We are here to help you cultivate a lifestyle of and foster healthy personal and emotional wellness!⠀⠀
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We are excited to launch our campaign and challenge to inspire you to deliberately and intentionally design and LIVE your BEST life! SUPPORT our ‘Project Self’ Initiative! ⠀⠀
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DONATE to today! LINK IN BIO!!!⠀⠀
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Don’t forget to chat with us on IG stories! Let’s go!

Oxford defines SELF-CARE as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health” ⠀
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“the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress”⠀
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The side effects of a lack in SELF-CARE can disrupt your healing process. It goes beyond the physical. The symptoms of autoimmune diseases are enough to make you give up already, but why not take a chance at THRIVING? You’ve got nothing to lose but opportunity! Take a chance at life. Take a chance at changing your story TODAY!⠀
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, SELF-CARE is simply the actions you take to achieve [your]optimal wellness. We are giving you the power to participate in your healing and coping. We are here to help you cultivate a lifestyle of and foster healthy personal and emotional wellness!⠀
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We are excited to launch our campaign and challenge to inspire you to deliberately and intentionally design and LIVE your BEST life! SUPPORT our ‘Project Self’ Initiative! ⠀
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DONATE to today! LINK IN BIO!!!⠀
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Don’t forget to chat with us on IG stories! Let’s go!

WHO WE ARE: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization determined to help people with autoimmune diseases cultivate a wellness lifestyle and achieve optimal health with a little, maybe a lot of self-care! We are passionate about self-care and we believe with support and perseverance, we can live our best lives, regardless of diagnosis! ⠀
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OUR MISSION: advancing the lives of individuals diagnosed with an autoimmune disease by fostering personal and emotional wellness through self-care services, products and tools! ⠀
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WHAT DO WE DO: spread awareness about autoimmune diseases, give hope to those battling autoimmune disease, educate people on the benefits of self-care and wellness, provide resources and tools on self-care practices, services, activities and products and curate self-care events, workshops and outreach opportunities! ⠀
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Welcome to !🍃 You are surrounded with love and support of others [just like you] who are determined to THRIVE regardless of diagnosis AND people who want to help by any means possible! We believe it takes a community for one person to thrive. “As I thrive, you thrive, WE THRIVE”! ⠀
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To support our initiative, click on !

WHO WE ARE: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization determined to help people with autoimmune diseases cultivate a wellness lifestyle and achieve optimal health with a little, maybe a lot of self-care! We are passionate about self-care and we believe with support and perseverance, we can live our best lives, regardless of diagnosis! ⠀
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OUR MISSION: advancing the lives of individuals diagnosed with an autoimmune disease by fostering personal and emotional wellness through self-care services, products and tools! ⠀
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WHAT DO WE DO: spread awareness about autoimmune diseases, give hope to those battling autoimmune disease, educate people on the benefits of self-care and wellness, provide resources and tools on self-care practices, services, activities and products and curate self-care events, workshops and outreach opportunities! ⠀
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Welcome to !🍃 You are surrounded with love and support of others [just like you] who are determined to THRIVE regardless of diagnosis AND people who want to help by any means possible! We believe it takes a community for one person to thrive. “As I thrive, you thrive, WE THRIVE”! ⠀
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To support our initiative, click on !

“50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disease”. YOU are one of them! And life does not end at suffer when you deliberately choose to thrive!⠀
but first, ⠀
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Welcome to !🍃 You are surrounded by the love and support of others [just like you] who are determined to THRIVE regardless of diagnosis AND people who want to help by any means possible! We believe it takes a community for one person to thrive.

“As I thrive, you thrive, WE THRIVE!”

“50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disease”. YOU are one of them! And life does not end at suffer when you deliberately choose to thrive!⠀
but first, ⠀
you ⠀
are⠀
not⠀
alone! ⠀
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Welcome to !🍃⠀