The Glimmer of Hope Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that shows girls and boys their strength and beauty through the donation of bald dolls and provides HOPE to families battling childhood cancer. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to continue the support of Ella's Mission. Ella Catherine Integlia made the sun shine brighter when she came into the world. She was an avid reader, often lost in the world of Harry Potter or any book of her choosing. Surrounded with many loving, loyal friends she was a social butterfly. Ella was caring and sensitive, hysterically crying at sad movies. She loved animals and babies, and fell in love with her first job as a mother’s helper and her honorary “big sister” role to her twin cousins. Upon her diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 11, Ella wrote a letter to American Girl asking them to create a bald doll, so that girls like her could feel confident, strong and courageous. Ella lived by the motto “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” And dance in the rain she did. Ella courageously battled leukemia for two and a half years, finishing treatment on June 26th, 2018. She lived life fearlessly, visiting Ireland, spending time with friends, improving her makeup skills, and basking in the sun at Narragansett Beach. In April of 2019, Ella relapsed. She spent the next four months fighting, awaiting a bone marrow transplant. Due to complications, Ella passed away on August 24th 2019, at the age of 14. She is forever loved, forever missed and forever shines bright. Why you’ll love them: •Safe for Sensitive Skin - Every piece is nickel free & hypoallergenic. •The Perfect Fit - Multiple size and style options to fit every earlobe. •Collectable & Giftable - The perfect pair for each occasion & every outfit. Available in 150+ color options. •Made in the USA - Jewelry handmade with LOVE in our Rhode Island, USA studio. Metals & Materials: • .925 Sterling Silver settings & posts • 8mm Austrian Crystals • Sterling Silver plated disc earring backs *Specialty crystal coatings may result in slight color or finish variations from product images. Product Packaging: Every JoJo Loves You core collection item comes carded on a pink heart in our signature silver tin. Additional gift wrap & packaging options can be purchased at checkout. Clean, Care & Contain: •Clean - Please avoid contact with perfumes, aerosols, makeup, lotions and other beauty products. AND, don't forget to remove all of your jewelry prior to swimming, showering and sleeping. Exposure to water or chemicals can damage the integrity of our Austrian Crystals. •Care - To clean your pieces, use a soft microfiber polishing cloth OR hand wash your jewelry with gentle soap and warm water. Gently pat dry before wearing and avoid all chemical jewelry cleaners. •Contain - The safest place to store your pieces is in their original silver tins. If you've lost your tin, you can store them in a covered jewelry box. For travel, we suggest storing in a soft jewelry pouch. Storing necklaces with the clasp hanging out to avoid tangling. Please note that Sterling Silver will tarnish over time if not worn regularly.
