Silver Alert Bill Signing...and the important things in life.
Over the years our little business has grown from filling orders during our children’s school hours, to having a supporting role in our quest to help senior citizens through meaningful legislation.
Six years ago my father died (WWII Battle of the Bulge) as a result of being lost for several days in Wisconsin. We were able to get Silver Alert (modeled after Amber Alert) signed into law, and since then there have been over 200 saved lives. Often people die in winter while wandering around in frozen fields.
Thankfully most people are found alive. Without the stress of that event, my father would have lived, and my mother’s dementia would not have taken a debilitating downturn.
As a result of the Alzheimer’s and dementia epidemic, the varying forms of elder abuse have increased. It is heartbreaking.
Since we live in Tallahassee (our Florida capitol) we are developing a strategy to be involved on the legislative level as advocates. We think that our fairly traded and beautiful jewelry is a good complement to this endeavor. We love our families that make our beautiful jewelry, and we love seniors.
We truly appreciate your support and interest as we continue on this journey to help prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, and subsequently the high rate of elder abuse.
Thank you so much!
Lorraine Randall