Defenders of Wildlife Blog

San Francisco Bay Area handbag designer Mary Frances—whose artsy, whimsical creations have adorned the arms of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities—is generously donating five percent of sales from her Ocean Habitat handbag to Defenders of Wildlife.

Voila! Defenders supporter Joyce White has completed her handmade clay bead necklace – and it measures more than 2,000 feet! It’s one thing to hear about a necklace that long, but to see it is another! Check out this video to see the fundraising necklace in its entirety.

After seeing tragic images of oiled wildlife in the Gulf, the creative wheels in Joyce’s head began turning. She began crafting a beaded necklace – an already 15 foot long piece of art comprised of round and animal-shaped beads – that she plans to auction off in October. The money Joyce raises from the auction will then be donated to Defenders of Wildlife in the effort to support animals threatened by oil.