Undying Hope: A Brave Story

On our main website we allow submissions for Brave Stories. This an opportunity for people to share their stories and show their journey towards bravery. When Megan sent in her story, we were hit with so much emotion. Her story is enlightening and should serve as inspiration to stay strong during hard times. Her story is quite long, but every word is beautifully written and moving. We hope you all learn through Megan's struggles that there is a light outside the dark tunnel and perseverance and a little faith can get you to where you need to be. 

Autism Awareness Month: FREE Coping Cards

April is Autism Awareness Month and we believe that together we can make a world more comfortable for those with autism with patience and awareness. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we have created FREE printable and pocket-sized coping cards for your kiddos to take along with them everywhere. When they're feeling overwhelmed or angry, they can just pull out their coping cards and go through them until they calm down. If you are the parent to an autistic child or are autistic yourself, we hope you find these printable coping cards helpful and comforting. Autism makes it hard for those on the spectrum to communicate with the world around them. If we just remain open minded and patient, parenting an autistic child is easy as 1 2 and 3. Keep reading to download our free printable coping cards.

How to Fundraise with Bravelets

We recently launched a brand new fundraising program and we want to share every bit of how to get your very own fundraiser started with you! This is a perfect and easy way to raise money for your cause and share your story! When someone shops through your personal fundraiser link, you receive 25% of the purchase. Learn about our new fundraiser program below!

50 Ways to Make a Difference

There are few things more rewarding than knowing that you made an impactful difference in someone else's life. Today we are sharing our master list of community service projects, volunteer opportunities, and other random acts of kindness to make someone else's day. Sometimes things as simple as reading to the elderly make the largest difference in their lives. Remember to take time every now and then to make a difference in your community. Keep reading for 50 ways to make an impactful difference.

5 Influential Women of Today

Happy International Women's Day! We hope you spend your day exactly the way you want to spend your day because today it is all about YOU. We wanted to recognize the achievements of some of today's most influential women whether they be girl-bosses or activists. Today is dedicated to empowering women, so don't forget to empower yourself today! Read on to hear about how women are making a difference in the world. 

Black History Month: Milestones

"History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."

 -Michelle Obama

With Black History Month coming to an end, we wanted to look back on the numerous milestones and strides within Black History. At Bravelets we work to empower everyone and recognize the achievements of those who have struggled. African-American people have enormous bravery and have been through so much that its hard to comprehend. Today we want to focus on the positive achievements and milestones throughout Black History. 

February is Heart Month

When you think of February, does a little cartoon heart pop up in your mind? This month is always associated with romance and a pink and red color scheme of sorts because of Valentine's Day. But let's shift the focus a little and start a conversation about our physical hearts. They take care of us and we always forget to do so in return.

I'm gonna let y'all in on some tips on how to empower yourself by living a heart healthy lifestyle! All in honor of Heart Health awareness month!

A Guide to Self Care

The bravest thing you can do is to care for yourself. Let's face it, the past few years might have seemed like a constant struggle and wrong turns left and right. In the hustle and bustle of your life don't forget to take at least five minutes a day to focus on yourself and self evaluate your mindfulness. There are so many short and easy ways you can incorporate self care practices into your life. Read below for our guide on self care! 

Isabeau Hope Goodman's Story

When she was only 8 days old, Isabeau Hope Goodman was already undergoing her first open heart surgery. Her family practically lived at the hospital for the majority of Isabeau's earliest years. It seemed like hope was gone. However, her family refused to let go and continued to believe. Isabeau's story is the perfect example on the power of bravery. Thank you so much for sharing your story! Read Isabeau's inspirational and miraculous story below.

#MeToo

This week a viral movement called "Me Too" took social media by storm. Recently revived by the controversy and horrendous stories coming forward in the Hollywood industry from Harvey Weinstein, it has since expanded to highlight the every day sexism, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse from others in power. Strong, brave women and men have come forward to claim "me too" to highlight the magnitude and widespread scale of a story that is too common but never talked about enough. 

Here at Bravelets, we wanted to give others a platform to share their own "me too" and we launched a social media post that has now been shared, commented on, and liked over around 2,000 times and reached a mass of 56K people on Facebook alone. We wanted take a moment to thank everyone who decided to share their story and to share with you our thoughts surrounding this movement...

The Story of Rosa & Maya

Today, we heard a story from a customer that left tears in our eyes and goosebumps all over. As you know, we have two styles of bracelets called Rosa and Maya. Without giving too much away, keep those bracelets in mind as you read this story about the unexpected paths that crossed between Bravelets and a beautiful family in California…

Mental Illness Awareness Week featuring: Chris Biehn

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 1-7). Our featured guest blogger today is Chris Biehn. He’s a journalism student at Ithaca College from Medford, NJ. He considers himself a dreamer, optimist, and activist. He found Bravelets on social media and fell in love with the concept of having a quality product that benefits crucial charities while promoting the theme fight on. Read his story and important message for Mental Illness Awareness Week:

Spotlight: C.A.D.S. Bags

C.A.D.S Bags are gift bags of donated materials for anyone who is going through chemo in an effort to alleviate some of the stress that surrounds starting chemo. It was started by Amber Wilson & Lori Zeka. They donate these bags to oncology office and hospitals in their local area, but are wanting to expand. Read more to learn how to help!

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month! This month we've partnered with The Sagli Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation! We spoke with the President of the Foundation, Linda Molfesi to learn a little more about her organization and their mission. Check it out!

Brave Page Highlight: Dr. Dan's Fans

We love sharing outstanding Brave Pages and this week's is nothing short of inspirational! 

Dr. Dans Fan's was created March 17, 2017 and has already sold 71 items and raised $273 in donations for the Colon Cancer Alliance! 

Graham's Story

The following is an excerpt from our Brave Stories, where anyone can post a story about the hard times they are facing, the hope they find, and how they are brave each and every day. Read more or share your own here: https://www.bravelets.com/brave-stories

Christina Brown's Story

GRAHAM'S STORY

I sit here, fingers on the keys, thinking about how to start this post. How do I tell Graham's story? How do I explain the last eleven months of my life in a single post? How do I articulately and thoroughly explain the emotional storm we have experienced? 

I am the mom to a child with special needs. My son has special needs, a disability, a rare chromosomal abnormality. Technically, Graham has Cri-du-Chat Syndrome or 5P-. There was a deletion on the short arm of his fifth chromosome. He has special needs.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Here at Bravelets, we love supporting all causes that are important to you! Many of the causes have special months or days to bring awareness and raise funds for research. This month we are partnering with The Colon Cancer Alliance to raise awareness for colon cancer! 

February is Heart Awareness Month

Every February we celebrate Heart Awareness Month to help bring awareness to heart disease. Here is some information about heart disease and this awareness month! Don't forget during the month of February, you can get 25% off any item from the Heart Disease Awareness Brave Page with code: HEART25

Brave Story: 4 PAWS FOR ROBBIE

The following is taken from our Brave Stories community, where anyone can share thoughts, feelings, or stories about anything they are passionate about. If you would like to contribute to our Brave Stories or read more, please visit here: https://www.bravelets.com/brave-stories

Why It Is Important to Get Your Mammogram

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and while the nation shares it's support by sporting pink everything, we also want to take a moment to remind you why this month is so important.