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A Bracelet Tribute to My Mother

by Susan L. Goldstein.
(Chestnut Hill, Ma.)

In June of 2009 my mother Maureen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Knowing how grave her diagnosis was, I wanted to do something to honor and support her during her short fight. I started making bracelets that were given to her caregivers, family members and friends. These women also wanted to honor and support her. Sadly, I lost my mother 3 1/2 months later, but decided to continue making bracelets to keep her memory alive. The bracelets represent the 8 cancers that women are at risk of developing.

A portion of the sale of each bracelet has been and continues to be donated to a cancer related charity.

My line of bracelets has expanded to include bracelets . Although these bracelets are not cancer awareness, 5% of the sale of each bracelet is also donated to a cancer related charity.

All of the bracelets are hand beaded on memory wire. The prices range from 25.00 to 100.00, though the majority are priced under $50.00. I was blessed to have had two amazing, loving parents who encouraged me to fulfill my dreams. Boogs is a nickname my grandfather gave to my mother when she was a little girl. I chose to name my business “Boogs Bracelets” as it seemed a fitting tribute to my fun, loving, inspiring mother.

I am passionate about Boogs Bracelets, and want women everywhere to have access to them!

Susan L. Goldstein
Boogs Bracelets

Comments:

Wonderful
by: Leigh

What a wonderful inspiration story. I think it is wonderful that you have designed each bracelet to represent a different cancer and that you are donating to worthy causes.

Charitable Inspirations
by: Patricia C Vener

That’s fabulous and I am glad to see that you have been successful with this. Similarly, I devote 5% of profits from sales of finished jewelry to the Alzheimers Association.

Boogs Bracelets
by: Rena

I love, love, love your bracelet line, Susan! I checked them out on your site.

I’m so sorry about the loss of your lovely mother.

But I think Boogs Bracelets are a wonderful memorial of her as well as a great way you (and she) can fight back against the disease.

I hope you sell a ton of Boogs bracelets, and that your efforts help many others!

Thank you for sharing your story with us!

A bracelet tribute
by: Anonymous

Hi Patricia, Leigh and Rena,

Thank you for the kind words about Boogs Bracelets!!!

Best,

Susan L. Goldstein
www.boogsbracelets.net