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Hello, My name is Kyle Houlihan. On March 2, 2010, I was diagnosed
with type 1 diabetes. I was 9 years old.
It was a very scary time for me and my entire family. I was freaked out at the beginning, but after all of the doctors visits/training seminars for the management of my blood glucose levels, I began to live my new life.
I definitely did not want to be treated differently because of my diabetes. l'd have to carry all of my supplies with me all the time and I thought I would
stand out from my friends and be different.
The worst part was the bag that I was given at the hospital to carry my supplies looked like a girls purse.
I was always leaving the bag behind.
At home, school, and restaurants.
I wasn't trying to leave it behind, it just happened and this was dangerous as my levels would get low and I did not have my supplies with me.
I searched all over to find some sort of bag that would work to carry my stuff and be cool and not make me stand out.
I searched and searched with no luck. In February of 2011,with a little help from my Dad, I decided to draw up my own bag.
The Vitalpak !!!
I designed Vitalpak to help make my life easier and more
organized. Now I always have essential supplies with me and ready.
I am now 13 and I am so close to sharing my Vitalpak with the world. I have seen multiple prototypes and after almost 3 years we have a final product design.
I need your help! I am asking for your support in raising $40,000.00 for this project. This will go a long way in helping me build “The Vitalpak essentials backpack”.
I have learned so much on this project and I am so close. Thank you so much to my sister Madeline and my family and thank you very much for supporting me!
Kyle
VitalPak Description:
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VitalPak is the first medical backpack that combines style, function and organization. The VitalPak backpack can be used as a way of organizing all your supplies in one case, but with the unique feature of a removable mini pack that includes designated spaces for blood glucose monitor, testing supplies, insulin pens and needles, as well as safe sharps container. VitalPak can be used as a hanging organized storage pack at home which can quickly go portable when needed.
Though created as a way for diabetics to carry their medical supplies around in an organized and stylish manner, the VitalPak’s abilities are nearly endless. Build your VitalPak Essentials Kit to your specific needs – First Aid, Asthma, Allergies, etc. Carry your essential medical supplies in a functional and fashionable way with the VitalPak Medical Backpack with Removalbe, Snap-in Essentials Kit.
Available Colors: Black – Red/Burgandy – Orange – Navy/Blue – Light Grey – Grey/Navy
- Durable, water resistant, nylon body material
- Molded foam shoulder straps for support & comfort
- Large main compartment with organization & internal zip pocket
- Small front panel stash pocket
- Removable, Snap-in Essentials Kit
- York-style shoulder harness
- Large front mesh drop pocket
- Protected ID compartment
VitalPak Notes:For all those currently living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as those with asthma, allergies or the need of general medical portable storage. It is the intention for a portion of the sale of the Vitalpak to annually go to Kyle’s fundraising page "Houli's Herd" for the American Diabetes Association. With your help and support of this project Kyle hopes to not only provide customers with a great solution in the form of a medical backpack, but also give to the A.D.A. to help others in need.
Kyle is offering some great perks for you! Discounts on the vitalpak! You can give as a gift to a family member or
friend in need, or as a great raffle prize for a fundraiser in your hometown.
Thank you in advance for your support for Kyle's product. Please direct to indigogo any friends or
diabetes sufferers who you may know that may be interested in supporting Kyle's product and cause. Helping Kyle reach his goal and beyond!!!!