On Sat.,Oct. 22, Webster’s Community Pharmacy will host a very special trunk show featuring “Designer Drug Jewelry” by Altadena artist Susan Braig. Her unique eye for design will inspire you to look at life’s most painful instances in a new way.
The high cost of battling this deadly disease inspired Susan’s analogy of her prescriptions as “little jewels.” Since then she has recycled donated expired gel caps and tablets to use as gemstones and found items to create earrings, bracelets, tiaras, necklaces and rings at her studio in Altadena. Her jewelry has served as part of her health care reform activism as well as her efforts to recycle. Susan points out that her jewelry is wearable since, “All pills are denatured with glue and varnishes, so they are no longer usable as drugs or medical supplies.” The demand to showcase her jewelry at craft/trunk shows and outside orders has helped to fund some of the medical bills that have accumulated in her battle with cancer.
Webster’s Community Pharmacyco-owner, Meredith Miller commented: “We’re excited to host this incredible innovator at our pharmacy! Come to our special Trunk Show to meet Susan in person and hear her story first-hand, as you help to support breast cancer research.”
To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, partial proceeds from Pills For The Cure will benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation of LA County. In addition to Susan’s jewelry, the pharmacy has a unique selection of “For The Cure” gifts and collectibles available for sale. Many of these items are also supported with a charitable donation to breast cancer research.
Fast Facts:
Pills For the Cure-Jewelry Trunk Show: Oct. 22 from 12-3 PM
Hosted by: Webster’s Community Pharmacy, 2450 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena CA, Corner of N. Lake and Marcheta
Complimentary refreshments, entry and parking.
For more information: 626-797-1163
Pictured: some examples of Susan Braig's jewelry.
