Hi! My name is Maaike.
What is 'Tied Together'?
History
How can I support 'Tied Together'?
How can I request a bracelet?
- I am a 20-year-old girl, Dutch inhabitant, Christian, daughter, sibling, Medicine student, friend, braceletgiver, childhood cancer advocate and a pediatric oncologist to become.
What is 'Tied Together'?
- I make free personalized bracelets for children all over the world who are fighting life changing diseases, disorders or disabilities.
- My goals are to cheer the children (+ families) up by showing a sign of support, to make new friends, spread awareness for different situations but especially childhood cancer.
- The handmade bracelets are totally free and I am able to do this thanks to good-hearted people who selflessly donate to this cause. They are made from embroidery thread and there is tape stuck on the back. Every bracelet is made with love and compassion and every bracelet takes multiple hours to be made.
- Children can choose themselves what they would like to be on the bracelet, for example their name, a favourite animal, (an) encouraging word(s), etc. The colours can be chosen by the child as well.
History
- I've always been interested in children's healthcare and in August 2013 I came up with this idea and I started right away.
- The name 'Tied Together' came to my mind, because I tie the bracelets together and the kids and I get tied together by this act of love.
- The logo (see top center) was created by my - always creative - sister. The name and the arm are red, white and blue: the colours of the Dutch flag. The circle is orangish: the Dutch national colour and goldish: the childhood cancer awareness colour.
- The orangish/goldish circle is a sun; through the bracelets I hope to create a bright spot for the children, and a globe; I send bracelets to children all over the world (21 countries so far!).
- The way the name is tied around the wrist represents the bracelets, and the letters look like they're made from embroidery thread: the type of thread I use to create the bracelets.
How can I support 'Tied Together'?
- Like the Facebook page and follow the Instagram.
- Spread the word about 'Tied Together'.
- Make a monetary donation or donate embroidery thread (in that case, please contact me).
- Let me know what you think of 'Tied Together!'
- Support the children!
How can I request a bracelet?
- Go here, read the need-to-knows and fill in the 'Request a bracelet!' form.