I have chosen to make Breast Cancer Awareness the cause of choice for gdesign. It’s a worthy cause seeking to eradicate a terrible disease that affects far too many of us (a staggering 1 out of 8!). The compelling reason for me personally, however, is that several friends of mine have recently become survivors. Through gdesign I hope to raise awareness, as well as money, to help wipe out this disease. 50% of the proceeds of all Breast Cancer Jewels are donated to the survivor's chosen charity.

This year's Breast Cancer Jewels selection is Lizzy's Bracelet, a bright pink art glass bauble with a fused silver ribbon on a delicate silver chain with hand-worked clasp. It looks beautiful on your wrist. It inspires conversation. And it makes you feel good that you are contributing.

                                 

Lizzy's Bracelet was co-designed with my friend Liz. The inspiration for the bright pink was an awareness event in Jerusalem where they aimed bright pink lights against an ancient wall. The bright links were a beautiful pink beacon in the dark night. I tried to capture the bright pink lights in the art glass bauble.

Shop Lizzy's bracelet and see more pictures.

Liz has chosen to give the proceeds to www.getintouchfoundation.org, an organization dedicated to helping young girls learn more about their bodies and breast cancer. I hope you will join me in this effort to fight breast cancer. Through your purchase you will be doing something beautiful for yourself and for your fellow sisters.   -- Gail

Here are some links of helpful, caring organizations. Please visit them for more info:

www.breastcancerstories.org  Wendy has a very nice site with lots of info and best of all, stories.

www.castingforrecovery.org Innovative program for recovering survivors centered around fly fishing retreats. As an occasional fly-fisher myself, I could see how this would be soul-calming, restorative kind of weekend.

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