While everyone oohs and aahs over the fantastic, sparkly jewelry 
– only some people realize that every handmade jewelry purchase from Romeo & Jewels benefits Vixen Racing’s “Racing Towards A Cure” foundation – which supports breast cancer initiatives. Over the years, Romeo & Jewels has raised and donated thousands of dollars for breast cancer research and community programs.
Why? Because I have a personal connection to breast cancer and believe that every little bit counts. In 2006, one of my favorite and sweetest coworkers, Helen (a cancer survivor!) and her team (The HK Belles) walked 60 miles EACH over 3 days in the 2006 3 Day Walk! I was so happy to be able to support her and her team – and she ended up having her biggest fundraising year ever!
Unfortunately, Helen had to sit out the 2007 3 Day Walk due to medical reasons – but I was happy to support my friend Marcia Daley and her team, Sisters with Purpose. We even had a jewelry sale in Marcia’s garden, with profits being donated to her team! I love feeling that every mile walked by my friends, and every dollar that I can help raise, brings us closer to a cure.
For 2008, we have an even more urgent fundraising challenge! My friend has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Trycia Lynn Carlberg is only 32 years old and is a small business owner, while having been a professional dancer/singer for over 14 years. With such an aggressive form of cancer, Trycia needs the best, most progressive treatment possible. Her friends at Stained Glass World, a youth charity, have organized a fundraiser to ensure that Trycia gets the best possible care – and I am doing my part to help. Each Romeo & Jewels handmade jewelry purchase will benefit Trycia’s “Angels 4 TLC” Foundation. You can read about Trycia’s story here. I would honored if you joined me in supporting Trycia’s foundation.
