This year marks the five year anniversary of ALEX AND ANI | CHARITY BY DESIGN®. Together with you, in that short amount of time, we raised $30 million for charitable organizations around the world. In just five years, we’ve been able to touch countless lives in so many different ways.
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Every month ALEX AND ANI highlights #CharityTuesday, an initiative to raise awareness for a special organization that is near and dear to our hearts. This month, we’re putting a spotlight on our CHARITY BY DESIGN® partner, the Child Mind Institute – an independent non-profit that is dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health disorders and learning disabilities. Recently, the Child Mind Institute gave Carolyn Rafaelian, our Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Creative Officer the honor of the Corporate Advocate Award at their 2nd Annual Change Maker Awards for her outstanding leadership in business and philanthropy. Now you can lend your hand in support by shopping our Charity Sale, where 15% of the purchase price* from any of the featured CHARITY BY DESIGN pieces will go to the Child Mind Institute.
Over 17 million children in America (that’s nearly 1 in 4 children) battles or has battled a mental health disorder. That’s more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. What’s more concerning is that 50% of children with a mental health disorder are struggling with it before the age of 14, and are at higher risk of academic failure, substance abuse, and/or clashing with the juvenile justice system all before they reach high school. You can help lower this number by supporting amazing organizations like the Child Mind Institute.
The Child Mind Institute is a vital resource for providing kids with access to the best, most effective treatments. The organization is dedicated to researching and advancing the science of the developing brain to better understand how the brain accepts communication to and from its different regions. The Child Mind Institute also plays an essential role in empowering parents, professionals, policy makers, and communities by providing accurate information about adolescent mental health disorders and learning disabilities.
Shop the Little Brown Bear Charm Bangle, and 20% of the purchase price* will also go to this worthy cause.
There are treasures to be sought in every mind. Join us in support of Child Mind Institute and help a child unlock his or her highest potential.