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Pay it Forward

2/28/2017

 
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Hi, Everyone! 

Do you remember the list of "hopes" I had for you and me in 2017? If not, you can read the post here. I decided not to make "resolutions" which are easy to make and even easier to forget.

Now, I am working my way down my list of hopes as 2017 gains speed and heads toward spring. Really, I should say I am working my way "up" my list because, for unknown reasons, I decided to begin at the end of my list.

Here is what I am doing to make that list of "hopes" become a part of my life and work. 

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The last item on the list is "focus on doing something nice for someone else". 

I thought about doing something each day (paying for someone's coffee  or lunch, for example) but I wanted to think bigger. 

What could my jewelry business do to 'pay it forward"?

I started thinking of charities whose work I support and admire. The list was long, let me tell you!

Finally, I settled on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). One of my nieces, who is now 27 years old, (and who is a part-time jewelry model for my jewelry) was diagnosed with this life-altering disease on Christmas Eve when she was just 10 years old. 

I contacted the state chapter of JDRF and presented my idea of making a dedicated line of simple jewelry pieces that would have special meaning to those living with T1D (Type 1 Diabetes) and their families. 

My ideas were well received at the state level and I hope to partner with them so that this jewelry can be offered directly to those who would most appreciate it with proceeds going back to JDRF. 

There is a chance that this will  not work out; they may decide that my jewelry is not a good fit for their organization. If that happens, I will move forward and work with another charity and keep going until I find the perfect fit for my jewelry. 

Have a wonderful day! Working on your list of hopes for 2017? I would love to hear in the comments below!

​Laura


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Carole Fahn
2/28/2017 09:23:21 pm

What a terrific idea! That gives me something to think about. Keep me posted!!

Laura link
3/3/2017 06:12:22 pm

Hi, Carole -

Thanks for your kind words! There are so many great organizations that need our help; it can be hard to choose which one to work with. Thanks again for commenting - I appreciate it!

Laura

Anne McCain
2/28/2017 10:48:30 pm

I have loved the several pieces of your jewelry that I have purchased and hope that this new venture will work out. My daughter is a juvenile diabetic-diagnosed at 17. She recently had a leg amputated because of complications related to a fall. She is 52 and wears an insulin pump.Needless to say, I am a supporter of anything related to research and services for juvenile diabetics.I will look forward to hearing about your new success!

Laura link
3/3/2017 06:11:04 pm

Hi, Anne -

Your words about your daughter and how she is living with this terrible disease touched me. Unless you have lived it, or watched someone else live it, you just can't know how difficult it is. I am glad to hear that your daughter is doing well with her insulin pump; my niece is also living with the pump.

All my best,
Laura


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