Welcome to the Butterfly Project! My name is Molly, and I am twelve years old. In November, I will celebrate my Bat Mitzvah. Because it is traditional to do a “Mitzvah” Project (Mitzvah means Commandment” and often is referred to as a “Good Deed”) in connection with this celebration, together with help from my family, friends, and very generous business partners, I created the Butterfly Project.
When I was six, I lost my grandmother, Brenda Caplan, to breast and ovarian cancer. Both my mom and my great-aunt are BRCA positive, and my great grandmother had breast cancer as well. Because my family has been so affected by hereditary cancer I decided for my mitzvah project to do something that would help people with cancer. I particularly wanted to do something with FORCE because that was the organization that helped my mom so much.
The purpose of The Butterfly Project is to raise money to support the Brenda L. Caplan Memorial Scholarship Fund for FORCE . This fund was created at the same time as my project to provide financial scholarships to people who would like to attend the FORCE Conference.
Why Butterflies? 
Butterflies have come to symbolize many things. For some people they represent transformation; for others, they signify freedom. Since my grandmother’s death, butterflies have always had a special meaning to our family.
But, one of the nicest representations of butterflies can be found in the Native American Legend.
It says, if you have a secret wish, it will come true if you capture a butterfly, whisper your wish to it, and set it free.
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Your purchase of any our special butterfly jewelry pieces, handbags and notecards
support FORCE and the Brenda L. Caplan Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Butterfly Bracelets and Necklaces - Create Something Meaningful For YOU!
These beautiful Butterfly pieces are hand-crafted using the finest quality moonstones with 14-kt gold vermeil butterfly toggle clasps and stamped letter charms. The luminescent moonstones promote intuition and empathy and symbolize new beginnings.
We encourage you to choose an initial that will honor and support someone special in your life. In this way, we hope that this item will become something meaningful for you each time you wear it.
Bracelet $36 plus S&H
Necklace $52 plus
S&H
Buy your Butterfly Jewelry today!
The Butterfly bracelet is 7" inches. The necklace is 16". Both pieces are customizable with the letter of your choice on a vermeil charm. Both contain the signature butterfly toggle clasp.
Personalize your piece. Choose an initial to:
- Show your support for a friend or family member who is battling a disease or life challenge.
- Celebrate a person who has overcome or managed an illness.
- Recognize a child’s achievement (e.g., getting good grades).
- Wear the initial to support a member of the military.
- Mark a personal accomplishment (e.g., getting a promotion at work).
- Celebrate the birth of a child.
- Celebrate an occasion (Mother’s Day, Anniversary, Birthday, Valentine’s Day).
- Honor the life of a loved one who has passed away.
Thank you to Andrea and Jennifer of The Bead Lounge in Los Angeles. They turned our ideas into these stunning pieces we are sharing with you!
Sally Spicer Butterfly Bags
These exclusive pieces from handbag designer Sally Spicer feature a bold, multi-colored butterfly print. All Butterfly bags have upholstery grade exterior fabric for durability and a black, polyvinyl, waterproof lining. Available in three "must have" sizes.
Signature
Tote:
This
tote has two large pockets on the inside, one cell phone pocket and a magnetic
strip closure. Excellent as an everyday purse, carry-on tote, or a “Mom” Bag.
It has plenty of space without being too big. This is a terrific bag for just
about every need!
Dimensions: H 13", W 12", D 6"
$70, plus S&H
Baguette (pictured in front):
This
bag has a zippered closure with a serpentine "bead-pull" and two
inside compartments. Excellent for keeping those small purse items together
in one place.
Dimensions: H 3.5", W 7", D 2"
$24, plus S&H
Coin Purse (pictured in middle):
It’s called
a “Coin Purse,” but it's perfect for all those really small items
- from lipsticks to credit cards. Like the other pieces, this bag has the
signature serpentine “bead-pull” with polyvinyl waterproof lining.
Dimensions: H 5", W 6.5"
$18, plus S&H
To order, please visit The Butterfly Project at Sally Spicer Bags.
Handbag
designer, Sally Spicer has been featured in many national magazines (US
Weekly, Real Simple, Life & Style, Parenting, In Touch…) and
is well-known for her line of handbags, totes and accessories which pair stunning
fabrics with sleek, functional and versatile designs. Sally is a big supporter
of The Butterfly Project and will donate 20% of the purchase price from
sales of these items. All bags are designed and manufactured in San Francisco,
CA.
Shop Adesso today to view more of this beautiful collection and to purchase your special piece.
FORCE member and jewelry designer, Samantha Goldstone, has
created a gorgeous collection of necklaces and bracelets in support of our project.
Each item is truly a work of art and made with limited edition of vintage beads,
stones, and charms. Samantha will donate 25% of the proceeds to
the Butterfly Project from the sale of each item.
This collection features a stunning and unique gold and sapphire piece (first picture below) for that special person and occasion — rose quartz onion cuts, dark pink sapphires, gold chain, a gold medallion with heart cut-out, and gold butterfly and hope charm & gold vermeil spacers.
Rachel Malovany Notecards
Known for her one-of-a-kind party invitations and custom designs, Rachel Malovany has not only created our logo, but she has also designed a stunning line of Butterfly Project note cards/envelopes. Packaged in vibrant silk bags, these note cards make excellent holiday, hostess or birthday gifts.
Butterfly notecards are available for purchase in sets of
10 for $18.00 (includes shipping and handling.) $6 from every
set goes directly to the Butterfly Project! Rachel will also donate
10% of the proceeds from any design project (invitations, logos,
etc.) for any person who mentions the Butterfly Project.
Buy your Butterfly note cards today!
One of the greatest things I am learning from this project is just how willing people are to help if asked. Neither The Bead Lounge nor Sally Spicer Handbags knew us when reached out, and both jumped in with unbelievable generosity and expertise to make the items we are selling as elegant, classy, and beautiful as my grandmother was.
Another great surprise was Samantha Goldstone of Adesso Jewelry. Samantha is BRCA +, and a survivor of thyroid cancer. Through the FORCE website, she discovered my project and volunteered to create a stunning collection of necklaces and bracelets to raise money in support of our project. My family and I are very, very grateful for their support.
A very special thank you also goes to Tracy from Tracy’s—one of the most adorable gift shops and boutiques in Las Vegas (and probably the world). Tracy has profiled Butterfly Project items in her store and has been an incredible support and friend to our family!
Thank you also to my cousin, Rachel Malovany, for creating outstanding logos and note, and thanks to my Auntie Karen, as well, for her fabulous bracelet design ideas. Finally, our family is extremely grateful to Barbara Pfeiffer at FORCE for helping us with every step of this process.
Most importantly, I want to acknowledge my grandfather, Myron Caplan, who took my idea to create a fund in my grandmother’s name, and made it a reality by providing the endowment.
Molly