Beading with a Purpose - Medic Alert Necklace

Incorporating purpose into a beading activity is not difficult.  It brings ideas for new projects and makes for interesting conversation when people admire your jewelry.

Anyone with a chronic medical condition knows about Medic Alert bracelets and necklaces.  It's the first thing a paramedic will look for if you call 911, and they come to your rescue.  You can purchase these online and they cost plenty.  So, why not make one, instead?  Why not make a few and you can wear different ones, depending on your outfit!
 
The actual charm needs to have the correct information engraved. Teresa's has Factor V deficiency engraved right on it.  That will tell them she has a bleeding disorder and it also tells who to call.  One of her charms has her home address information and the other one tells them to call the Puget Sound Blood Hemophilia Care Program.  They are there 24 x 7 and can help someone with a bleeding disorder when they need support.

What a sense of accomplishment in making your own Medic Alert jewelry.  Congratulations to Teresa for taking a snowy day and putting it to good use!