In our ongoing mission to empower young women, we have launched our "Girl On Fire" program. We search for girls who are actively making a difference by giving back, and we recognize her as a girl on fire, making changes with a cause they are passionate about.
We are proud to partner with each one of them and help support their worthy causes.
Here are a few of
our mighty girls who are changing the world 💗
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At the age of seven, Dana founded Cookies4Cures to raise money for her friend, Mila, diagnosed with a rare and fatal genetic disorder called Batten. With a goal of $1000, Dana set out baking cookies and selling them from her red wagon. With help from friends, she raised $56,000; and more importantly enough money to fund research to the first ever cure for Mila's Batten.
Dana soon realized her potential to make a difference and turned her passion for baking to help more kids fight rare pediatric diseases. With your purchases in February and March of 2021, we will donate a percentage of our online sales proceeds to help Dana reach her fundraising goals to finance research and give others a chance to grow up.
For more info on Cookies4Cures, click
here.
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After finding out her estranged grandfather had been homeless for six years, Addisyn was motivated to take action and founded Snuggle Sacks, a non-profit that provides bags filled with basic necessities for those in need. From filling her first 50 bags with toiletries and snacks back in 2015 at the age of 10, Snuggle Sacks distributes over 1,000 bags per month. We were proud to partner with Addisyn in the months of February and March 2020
With your help, a percentage of our February and March of 2020 online sales proceeds were donated to Snuggle Sacks.
To learn more about the organization, click
here .
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We asked Addisyn a few questions to learn more about our Girl on Fire:
JstBU: What's the best advice that you were given?
Addisyn: There is no such thing as dreaming too big. With a little hard work, whatever I can picture I want to do, I can do. With my siblings help, we have grown Snuggle Sacks to help thousands each month through many difference services we offer now.
JstBU: Do you have a daily affirmation?
Addisyn: Kindness is contagious - awareness is key. Spread it everywhere!
JstBU: What's your favorite JstBU style?
Addisyn: I really like the Valentina and Charlotte bralettes
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In the month of September, 2019, we were proud to have honored Ruby Kate as our Girl of The Month! Ruby founded her non-profit Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents. Their mission is to bring awareness and change to the lives of 1.5 million living in US nursing homes, a majority on a stipend of only $40 month. Ruby's organization provides simple things, such as, a comfortable pillow, warm blankets, groceries and more!
With your help, a percentage of our September 2019 online sales proceeds were donated to The Wishes for Ruby's Residents.
To learn more about the organization, click
here.
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In the month of August 2019, we were proud to have recognized Ella Casano as our Girl of the Month!
Ella Casano was diagnosed with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura at age 7. At a young age, she was going to the outpatient clinic every 8 weeks for infusions. Ella founded Medi-Teddy, and designed a stuffed animal pouch that covers and conceals IV bags hoping to create a friendlier experience for young patients.
The organization gives away plush Medi Teddys at no cost to children who need infusions.
With your help, a percentage of our August 2019 online sales proceeds were donated to Medi-Teddy.org.
To learn more about the organization, click here.
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