Pay it Forward

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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