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Stella & Dot Collection Supporting Autism Awareness Launches April 1

By Mary Hall | March 23, 2014

The 2014 Stella & Dot Autism Awareness Collection

I’m always excited when I hear about fashions and beauty products that donate sales to help a good cause. That’s why I want to let you all know that Stella & Dot will be selling an accessory collection to benefit child with Autism. Proceeds from the sale of this cute collection will help to support autism summer camps, voice communicators for non-verbal children and more. The collection offers an assortment of accessories including a tote bag, a bracelet and more, all available for purchase on April 1, 2014. he launch of a capsule collection of signature accessories to support National Autism Awareness Month in April. For each piece purchased during the month of April, all net proceeds will benefit the HollyRod Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing compassionate care to those living with autism and their families. This is the second year in a row Stella & Dot has partnered with the HollyRod Foundation.

Boardwalk Clear Tote in Marine Blue/Orange Fishtails $69
with marine blue and blush fishtail print

Here’s a preview of what this collection consists of: a Visionary Bracelet priced at $39; a Boardwalk Clear Tote in Marine Blue/Orange Fishtails priced at $69, a Pouf in Marine Blue/Orange Fishtails priced at $24 and a Zippy Pouch Trio in Marine Blue/Blush Multi priced at $24.

Stella & Dot Zippy Pouch Trio in Marine Blue/Blush Multi
$24

How important are the contributions from the HollyRod foundation to help these children? According to actress and Autism Advocate, Holly Robinson Peete the funds generated go a long way to helping children with Autism. “Last April, the funds generated from this collaboration helped to support various autism summer camps, social skills and adolescent prevocational programs around the country and in Canada,” said Holly Robinson Peete, HollyRod Foundation co-founder. “We were also able to grant more than 100 tablets to non-verbal children with autism giving them the “Gift of Voice.” This year, the partnership will allow us to serve even more children and their families, as they navigate autism’s day to day challenges.”

Stella & Dot Pouf in Marine Blue/Orange Fishtails
$24

Personally, I will probably be buying every single piece from this collection and making a contribution to the HollyRod Foundation and other Autism foundations (like Autism speaks) this April during National Autism Awareness Month. This is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart. My sweet little nephew Max suffers from Autism. He was diagnosed at age 2 and has received special care since then. Max is non-verbal and communicates with us via sign language and a voice communicator program on his Apple iPad and iPod. To see how important special programs are to help these children, you can watch Max’s story in this video on YouTube. Although Max is still non-verbal, he continues to make progress. He can read and write and he can now say a few words and sign many more.

Stella & Dot Visionary Bracelet, $39, Brass chain encases sparkling CZ crystals all set on black leather.

In talking with Jessica Herrin, Stella & Dot CEO and Founder, it is clear that Austim Awareness and support is near and dear to the hearts many members of the Stella & Dot community. “Customers who want to Host a Trunk Show in April during our Autism giving campaign, can take very a simple action to make a big impact. Not only will we help raise funds, but we also raise awareness,” notes Ms.Herrin.

Book a Trunk Show to Shop for a Cause with Stella & Dot (image via Outersparkle.)

Thanks to Stella and Dot and the HollyRod Foundation for supporting this important effort. Take a look at the pieces coming April 1 in this fashionable collection to benefit individuals with Autism.