Without insulin, these children will die within 1 week.
$1 (or more) for each of these children.
That's our mission. Let's get started.
That's our mission. Let's get started.
Candy Hearts has partnered with several businesses and is proud to present to you the Candy Hearts Collection of blue circle merchandise. These artisans have used their time, talents, and resources to create a practical line of products that I am certain you will enjoy. Some of these vendors do not have a direct connection to T1D, yet they recognize the global crisis that exists, and want to be a part of the solution.
Proceeds from this campaign will provide insulin and supplies to
children in need around the world:
Gigi and Lula was started when I discovered that I could make a better quality and selection of hair clips than what I was buying for my girls {Gigi and Lula}. The bonus was, I really enjoyed making the hair clips and the creative process. Before long my girls had more flowers, bows and barrettes for their hair than they could wear in a lifetime! So we began giving our hair pretties out as gifts. With a little encouragement from my friends and family, my "hobby" became my business.
Together Gigi and Lula and Candy Hearts Blog aspires to provide these children, and their families, a tangible gateway to survival and HOPE. *10% of all Gigi and Lula purchases that include a Candy Hearts Collection item will be donated to Life For A Child with a minimum donation of $1.00.
Shelbi
Pump Wear Inc. was created in 2001 when Julie’s 3 year old daughter went on an insulin pump. At that time there were no fun creative ways for children and adults to wear an insulin pump. So Julie and her best friend Dawn created Pump Wear Inc. A place that now carries over 800 amazing ways to wear your insulin pump and to bring awareness to our need for a cure for diabetes. Pump Wear now offers, insulin pump cases, t-shirts with pockets for the insulin pump, specialty clothing, diabetes bags and meter cases, diabetes awareness items and much more.
Pump Wear is thrilled to be able to participate in the Life For A Child program through Candy Hearts Blog. Pump Wear will donate 10% of our profit from all of the Life For A Child merchandise sales. Proceeds from this campaign will provide the much needed insulin and supplies to children all over the world.
Thank you for supporting the “Life For A Child Program”.
Julie, Dawn and Nikki
The Tallygear company was created for our daughter Tallia Emily who was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes September 4, 2007. She began wearing an insulin pump November 7, 2008. We couldn’t find a insulin pump belt that she was comfortable wearing so we decided to design one ourselves. After several years and many many designs we believe we have found what works best for her and now so many others.
The ‘Original’ Tummietote Belt was designed to carry an insulin pump, cellphone, test kit and snack. The Tummietote Belt can be worn close to your body either to accent your outfit or to be totally discreet. It is made from lycra /nylon material, so it is extremely comfortable against your skin. Tallygear has expanded to include several more products tallytotes, cool headbands and sport belts to make living with this disease a little bit easier and fun. We have even integrated a clear view vinyl window to make viewing your pump or continuous glucose monitor easier.
Tallygear is honored to support Life for a Child Program through The Candy Hearts Blog Campaign with Tallygear products. Our family has been forever changed by Juvenile Diabetes and we would like to help those in desperate need to get the life saving insulin they need to survive and thrive.
In support of Life for a Child Program, Tallygear will donate 20% of ALL Tummietote Belt sales to Life for a Child when you enter in the comments section at checkout 'Candy Hearts Collection or Campaign or Life for a Child Program. The donation will be made directly through the Candy Hearts Blog to The Life for a Child Program. Proceeds from this campaign will provide insulin and supplies to children in need around the world. Thank you for your support.
Donna, Matthew, and Tallia Annese
TigTagz is proud to support Life For a Child with our new "Blue Circle" wristband. Although not touched by diabetes, TigTagz was created by the mother of a child with special needs who is dedicated to making children a little safer. Each set of wristbands can be personalized with all the information you feel is needed to be re-united with your child if you become separated. Medical conditions and allergy alerts can be easily included and are printed in red text. We have great styles that kids LOVE to wear. Scratch one of the "what ifs...?" off your list by putting a TigTagz on your child's wrist.
In support of diabetes awareness, TigTagz will donate 20% of sales from ALL our wristbands to Life For a Child when you enter the code "UNITE" during checkout.
Keep your children safe AND support a great cause.
I have always enjoyed dressing up my girls to coordinate with the holidays. Unable to find the type of necklaces I wanted, I decided to make my own. My family and friends encouraged me to make them available to other little girls, hence, Once Upon a Sugar Tree was started. We are in the beginning stages and will eventually have things for moms, grandmothers, teachers, and more. We would also consider any special requests that might be presented to us.
We are excited about our LIFE FOR A CHILD diabetes endeavor. We will be donating $3.00 for every blue circle necklace that sells from our site. Please check the special necklaces to help this worthy cause.
Julia
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1) Support these vendors! Think of them when you're making an online purchase, whether it's for yourself or a gift for someone else. Remember, your support will save a child's life!
2) Spread the word! PLEASE share via Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, chat forums, emails, and any other venue you can think of. Feel free to grab the button as a tool to help with that!
3) Please pray that this effort will, somehow, reach each and every child in need. I realize that sounds like an impossible task, but I believe in a big God who can do amazing things.
4) If you are an artisan who would like to participate, feel free to create your blue circle merchandise and contact me today. There's always room for more love in this Candy Heart! (candyheartsblog@gmail.com)
5) In addition to making an investment in the Candy Hearts Collection, you can also make a direct donation. Donations are accepted on behalf of Life For A Child through HOPE Worldwide. (For more information about this partnership, click HERE.) The donation button below will link you a page where you can make the contribution amount of your choosing in support of Life For A Child . All contributions are U.S. tax deductible. For information about tax deductibility in other countries, click HERE.
Please note that Candy Hearts Blog will not receive
any financial compensation from this campaign.
All monies raised will be allocated to the
Life For A Child program via Hope Worldwide.
PLEASE TAKE 30 MINUTES TO WATCH THIS VIDEO.
If you can't do it right now, then bookmark it and make a commitment to come back when you can.
They need us.
They need YOU.
Open your Candy Heart and connect with these stories.
Then do something to help the thousands of families like them who are living with
Type 1 Diabetes, and desperately need your support.
Whatever you do...PLEASE do not turn your back.
We are ONE community. We must take care of each other...
and we must do it NOW.
in partnership with
They each count.
Candy Hearts supports the International Diabetes Federation's CALL TO ACTION
and is committed to the first focus area of providing essential care to all people with diabetes.
See what other bloggers are saying about this campaign...
(Please let me know if you have a post to add!)
Alexis -- Justice's Misbehaving Pancreas
Alexis P. -- I Run On Insulin
Dawn -- Sugar Free Candyland
Hallie -- The Princess and The Pump
Reyna -- Beta Buddies
Check out these awesome fundraising events to support LIFE FOR A CHILD:
(Please let me know if you have an event to add!)
