In 2014, Marcia took a missions trip that forever touched her heart. She was physically able to see and experience true poverty with her own eyes. She came home with a desire to make a difference. Marcia knew she could not help all the orphans, but she knew God called her to just start with one. Burdened with a desire to make a difference, Marcia came home and prayed. She had no idea where to start, no business plan, no road map, and absolutely no idea how to make a bracelet. BUT God…answered her prayers, and He gave her a passion and a purpose! A passion to not only help the orphans in Haiti and to remind them to Never Lose Hope, but also a way to empower, encourage, and uplift others with the jewelry that you love and wear. Within a few years, with her husband Ken by her side, they have sold over 100,000 bracelets! Each one is hand strung by Marcia, her friends and even some of their sweet parents, including Marcia’s precious dad who strung his last bracelet and went to be with Jesus in May 2022. Alongside their bracelets, they expanded shortly thereafter with an apparel line. Their screen printing team has designed and printed thousands upon thousands of faith inspired and uplifting tees that have been sold to individuals and countless boutiques across the USA and Canada. Partnering with charitable organizations, such as orphanages and their local Pregnancy Resource Center, Never Lose Hope Designs continues to make an impact, show love and give hope to people everywhere.