PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
KIMBERLY SCHAFER
Kimberly started working on the Ring Thing® in 2013 while working full-time at UC San Diego, where over her 33-year career she held positions as Administrative Director of the Center for AIDS Research and Director of Clinical Operations with the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study.
She worked on the Ring Thing® as she could while engaged in a her career. Over the 8 year development period, she received 3 patents and a trademark for the Ring Thing®. An active Rotarian, Kimberly is active in community service projects, with a focus on anti-human trafficking efforts. A portion of every Ring Thing® sale is donated to nonprofits supporting human trafficking prevention and climber safety.
About Ring Thing®
Proudly protected by U.S. Patent Nos.
10,729,216; 10,980,323; and D865,362.
The patented Ring Thing® is the premiere product of BringThings, Inc., a woman-owned company dedicated to stylish, functional products. Our founding principles include social responsibility, honesty, innovation, using recycled materials whenever possible, and having a lot of fun along the way. We create products we love and hope will be of benefit to others.
Our products are manufactured in the United States (US). We work with local, small businesses and look forward to establishing a mentorship program as our company grows.
HerStoryTV Interview
Kimberly Schafer - The Ring Thing®
Kimberly Schafer, a life-long adventurer, greatly enjoyed her 33-year career in academic research administration at UC San Diego. Now, she has embarked on an exciting new venture as both an inventor and a first-time entrepreneur.
Hear about her journey in this interview with HerStory Circle.
An Opportunity to Help Your Community
The Ring Thing® is a woman-owned company with the goal of contributing to individual well-being through innovative products, and giving back to support our collective well-being. A portion of every Ring Thing® sale is donated to nonprofits supporting human trafficking prevention and climber safety.
Climbing for a Cause: Ring Thing® & Never Solo
When you buy Ring Thing® as a climber, your purchase does two things: it protects your rings, and it helps protect your community.
Climbers know that removing your rings before you climb isn't just smart — it's essential. Ring avulsion is a real risk, and no ring is worth a finger. The Ring Thing® gives you a safe, secure place to keep your rings close while you climb, so you never have to choose between your jewelry and your safety.
The Ring Thing® donates 10% of all climbing-related sales to Never Solo, a non-profit dedicated to preventing sexual abuse in the rock climbing community. Never Solo works with gyms, coaches, parents, and athletes to provide the education, resources, and support that keep climbers safe — on and off the wall.
Sales to climbing gyms, purchases at climbing events, and orders placed with code CLIMB10 all qualify.
Use code CLIMB10 at checkout for 10% off — and climb with purpose.