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Sunflowers for Ukraine

Sunflowers for Ukraine

Posted by Cindy Battisti on 03 18 2022

As many of you know, I have a second jewelry line called Posh Paws Jewelry which is jewelry for pet owners, especially, those who love cats, dogs and horses.  And, of course, we all know of the tragic war in Ukraine.

When I saw the terrible situation in Ukraine for both humans and animals, I was heartbroken.


I felt helpless in the face of such horror, chaos and devastation. Fleeing your home with your family and animals is unthinkable and having to leave those beloved animals behind even more so.

One day, a supplier sent me an email featuring Sunflower charms. Knowing the important role sunflowers play in Ukrainian culture and that the Sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine, I thought perhaps I could make Sunflower earrings to wear that would show support for the brave people fighting for their country.

Then, the idea came to me that the earrings could also be a benefit project.

Every day, my Facebook feed was filled with stories of people and organizations trying to help displaced people and pets.

I decided that I would sell Sunflower earrings on Posh Paws Jewelry to both express support for this war torn country and raise funds for Humane Society International's efforts to help pets displaced in Ukraine as well as those fleeing with their owners and the animal shelters still struggling to carry on amid the chaos.

Friends and family hastily purchased our first 20 pairs.

New friends on Posh Paws Jewelry's social media and all of you, my Opera Bracelets family, continued the momentum, and my assistant Ava has graciously donated her time to help to finish and package each order.

More than 80% of each purchase is donated to the cause (The remainder covers supplies).

To date, we have raised nearly $1000 dollars and hope to continue to raise more...

My heart is filled with gratitude for everyone's support - Thank you!

Click to learn more about Ukraine and Sunflowers

Click to learn about the efforts of Humane Society International.

Click to purchase Sunflower Earrings

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