In light of the horrible tragedy that occurred on May 20th, 2013 in Oklahoma, we've decided to create a bracelet so that we could do our part to help those in need. After the powerful tornado ripped through Moore, OK and the surrounding towns, it left 1,200 homes destroyed, $2 billion in damage, and 24 people dead, including 9 children. (More info HERE) As the town begins to rebuild many Am...[READ MORE]
Another wonderful day here on the blog! We decided today that we’d like to feature our Allergy and Asthma Awareness bracelet because it is Asthma Awareness month as well as Food Allergy Awareness Week. The organization that we donate to is the Allergy & Asthma Network! Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) is the leading nonprofit, family-centered organization with the mi...[READ MORE]
Hello PV FANS! I have some exciting news for you today! A couple months ago we were invited to have a booth at HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL in GULF SHORES, ALABAMA! This festival is the only one of it’s kind. Located directly on white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, the festival treats guests to a truly unique festival experience. The 4th annual Hangout Music Festival will take place on Ma...[READ MORE]
Many stuggle with deep dark wounds that can cause them to inflict harm on themselves or take their own life. Suicide is never the answer, getting help is the answer. That’s why we’ve chosen to spotlight this important topic this week. Not only is it Suicide Awareness Month but it is also Suicide Awareness Week. I believe we all need to do our part to make sure that this tragic event doesn...[READ MORE]
This morning, we received word that ROBERT DOWNEY JR., a long-time fan of Pura Vida, was seen last night wearing a Solid RED Pura Vida Bracelet (Click HERE to get it) on the The Daily Show With Jon Stewart! Not only was he wearing the bracelet like champ, but the red color that he chose was perfect to match the colors of his box-office hit movie IRONMAN. The reason for his interview was ob...[READ MORE]
When people get sick, most of the time they believe that there is some type of disease or illness inside your body that you are suffering from. However, your mind controls your body and if your mind is not working correctly than we call this a mental illness. Some of these illnesses include depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Sometimes, mental illness leads to suicide. Around 800,...[READ MORE]
Today on our blog we’re highlighting an important topic that should be heard world-wide. “The central moral challenge of our time is reaching a tipping point. Just as slavery was the defining struggle of the 19th century and totalitarianism of the 20th, the fight to end the oppression of women and girls worldwide defines our current century. “Hidden in the overlapping problems of sex...[READ MORE]
COACHELLA…was…amazing! For all who shared the polo fields in Indio with us over the weekend will know that weekend 1 was nothing short of EPIC. If we met any of you and gave you a bracelet make sure to post a picture of your NEW bracelet and use #puravidabracelets. With weekend 2 coming up quickly, I want to give ya’ll some advice and a quick re-cap of weekend 1! As many would know th...[READ MORE]
It is often noted that our country’s problem with substance abuse is not a national problem, but a series of unique community problems. Experience has shown that some of the most innovative and effective approaches to dealing with adolescent drug and alcohol problems begin at the community level. That is why we are discussing this cause today because as a community and a nation we need to un...[READ MORE]
Today we’re spotlighting a cause that is very important to us here at Pura Vida and that is our Anti-Child Abuse Awareness bracelet. As a child grows it is very important to understand how the things they’re subjected to will effect them later in life. If a child is effected by abuse from their family or community there’s a good chance that this will carry on into adulthood. Since April ...[READ MORE]
