Today is World AIDS Day and I wanted to highlight Bead For Life, an organization dedicated to helping Ugandan women survive the AIDS epidemic. These women make beads from colorful recycled paper they tear into triangular strips, roll, glue, and then varnish. The beads are then strung into gorgeous necklaces and bracelets. I have two pieces of the jewelry, and it’s stunning in its appearance but also because of the poignant stories behind their creation.
Please check out the site, read some of the beaders’ bios and inspirational stories there, and then order a necklace for yourself or someone you love.
Here’s a chance to spread some hope and beauty.
Tracy Abell 
Beautiful beads! And it looks like a wonderful cause too. Glad you shared this link, Tracy.
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I’m glad you liked it!
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wonderful site
Thanks so much for the link. Just the kinds of presents I like to buy for people–something that will help someone else too. I’m definitely going to order some bracelets.
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Re: wonderful site
That’s wonderful! You’re going to love the bracelets, I know. Thank you.
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Lovely. This is right up my gift-giving alley. Thank you for sharing this link.
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I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you!
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Hi Vinca from Verla’s blueboard – just wanted to let you know I friended you. I’m juliarts2003 from the blueboard.
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Hi Julia! Back atcha!
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just got finished placing an order with my daughter. At 8, she thought the whole idea was way cool. Thanks for the heads up. That’s a great site.
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That made me so happy to read. Thanks, Doc, to you and your daughter.
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