Jewelry designer Heather Maietta of Heather M Design is walking and selling jewelry - though not simultaneously I don't think - to help raise money for breast cancer research.

She is planning to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day in Boston this August, but first she has to raise $2,200 to even be allowed to participate:

The desire to participate in the 2006 Boston 3-Day Breast Cancer walk was the inspiration for the Heather M Design awareness jewelry line. The company's founder, Heather Maietta, has developed a collection of pieces to include watches, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that feature the pink ribbon, a symbol of breast cancer research and support. "By creating inspiring and unique jewelry geared towards breast cancer research, it increases awareness," states Heather. "If a person gets asked about a Heather M piece that they are wearing, it opens the door for discussion about why they are wearing it. It is my goal to use my designs as a method of prevention."

The Awareness collection is geared especially toward those who are looking for an attractive and fashionable way to show their support for a cure. The affordable awareness pieces range in price from $22.00 to $108.00, and are available at the newly-launched www.heathermdesign.com. 100% of all after tax proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, a long-time advocate for breast cancer education and research. This year, over 41,000 men and women will lose their battle with breast cancer. Heather M Design's Awareness Collection is a way to contribute to the fight against this deadly disease.

Heather Maietta not only talks the talk, but she also walks the walk -- literally. In addition to creating beautiful awareness jewelry, Heather is also a participant in the Breast Cancer 3-Day. Together, Heather and her teammates, Wild Women Originals, will take to the streets August 4-6, walking 60 miles in three days.




Beautiful Awareness
A colorful blend of semi-precious Rhodinite rounds and various shapes of Rose Quartz, strung on flexible string for comfort. The watch has the breast cancer awareness ribbon on face. Show your support with this timeless conversation piece. 100% of the profits are donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research.




Survivor
Delicate pink ribbon containing one sole survivor bead amongst pink and clear Czech faceted rounds. This breast cancer awareness ribbon LAMP work bead is handmade. Finished with sterling components.




Circles of Love
This limited edition pair of earrings feature handmade glass beads with painted pink ribbon. Strung on sterling wire and finished with sterling components, for a classy twist to awareness jewelry.