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A Very Special "String of Beads" for FMD Awareness

Letter from Pam Mace

My name is Pam Mace, and like most of you, I have Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).  I was first diagnosed with bilateral carotid artery dissections after experiencing stroke like symptoms from a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack or ministroke).  I later formed carotid aneurysms that led to several surgical procedures, and a further diagnosis of renal FMD.

With so little information and difficult experiences to deal with, those of us with FMD have evolved into our own little family and depend on each other for support and an understanding of the disease.  In honor of our FMD family, I wanted to create a bracelet that would symbolize the unity among us and raise awareness about FMD.  Together with Katie Janoch, jewelry designer, FMDSA has created a bracelet that we feel reflects the diverse challenges we face with FMD and the brilliant glimmer of hope for all of us with this disease.   

Beads were chosen in the design of this bracelet to represent the “string of bead” appearance of affected arteries that is classic for FMD.  Brilliant blue to signify the vascular system and a tree charm to represents both the branches of your arteries affected and life itself.  A charm stamped with FMD makes the bracelet exclusive to FMDSA and will serve to raise awareness about this disease.  We proudly offer this item as a symbol of FMD awareness.  I hope you join me in purchasing and wearing this very special “string of beads” to unite all of us who support FMD awareness. 

Sincerely,

Pam Mace, RN

FMDSA Board Member

Bracelet Description

FMDSA is very excited to be able to offer the bracelet at cost for FMDSA members for $40.00 Membership is free, learn how to become a member of the FMDSA. 

The bracelet is adjustable with a length between 7" and 8" and special orders can be made. Each bracelet is individually handcrafted and features sterling silver beads and Swarovski crystal.  We proudly offer it as a symbol of FMD awareness. 

FMDSA makes these bracelets available for purchase through Peace Unique Jewelry Design. You can order them directly by credit card through Peace Unique.

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For more information contact the FMDSA office at (216) 834-2410
Toll Free 888-709-7089 or email admin@fmdsa.org.

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