One of the things that I enjoy about blogging is connecting with readers and other bloggers around the world. This week, I “met” Dr. Phoebe Chi, an internal medicine and public health physician and author, when she liked last Friday’s post and began following my blog.
In September of this year, after hearing about the devastation in the Bahamas caused by Hurricane Dorian, Phoebe wanted to do something. She was aware of the dire need for medical care and resources, but even with her formal training as a physician, she felt helpless to do anything to meet these needs.
With nothing but a few small pieces of sea glass, a pair of pliers, an assortment of wires, and a deep desire to give hope and help to those whose lives had been devastated, Phoebe decided to put her artistic skills to work and Pendants for a Cause was born!
For the first month, all proceeds from the sale of the necklaces were donated to help meet the emergency health needs of Hurricane Dorian victims. Once those needs were met, the focus of Pendants for a Cause changed to another passion of Dr. Chi’s. Proceeds now go toward helping children around the world with heart conditions get the life-saving surgeries they need.
All Pendants for a Cause are available here. I think the wire wrapped necklaces are my favourites. I absolutely love these two.
Sea glass comes in every colour imaginable and some of Phoebe’s pendants are personalized with tiny charms. Perhaps it’s time to do some Christmas shopping!
In addition to necklaces, there are also earrings to choose from.
As one who loves to wander a beach looking for bits of glass that have been softened by the sea, I wondered how Phoebe was able to find enough to continue producing her jewelry. She told me that she has two sources. Most of her pieces are genuine, bought from a friend who lives in Italy. “She literally has a beach in her backyard that is full of them,” said Phoebe. I must admit that I’m terribly envious! The round pieces, used to make earrings like the ones shown on the left above, are cultured glass produced in a tumbler and purchased from a distributor.
Dr. Phoebe Chi wearing one of her own creations.
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What a lovely post…thank you, Elaine! And so wonderful that the blogosphere allowed us to connect. I wish you all the best! 🧡
I’m happy to promote such a worthy cause!
This is wonderful! Many people have great ideas of helping others,but never actually do anything with those ideas. Thank you Dr. Chi! ( and Elaine for sharing)
Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world if everyone did something for someone else?
Reblogged this on Phoebe, MD: Medicine & Poetry and commented:
Here is a lovely post by Elaine DeBock about Pendants for a Cause. She has a wonderful blog (“Following Augustine”) that I am grateful to have come upon and that I hope you will check out as well. Thank you, Elaine, for your kind support! 💙
This is really nice. 💯
Thank you!
🤗 You are welcome.