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The Founders
Meet Olivia Baradaran and Jordan Dees, the visionary founders of Bag Full of Hope who share a heartfelt mission! These two passionate high school students are determined to make a lasting difference in the world. Their goal is twofold: to support the fight against climate change by creating sustainable bags made from extra furniture and clothing scraps, while also contributing to crucial emotional support services for cancer patients and survivors through the Magnolia House.
Driven by a desire to create positive change, Olivia and Jordan have taken up the mantle of environmental warriors. Their innate care for the environment, combined with their innovative commitment to sustainability, has allowed them to make significant strides in combating climate change, leaving a greener footprint for generations to come. But their dedication doesn't end there. These two passionate high school students are determined to make a lasting difference in the world, inspired by personal experiences close to their hearts. Olivia's mother had cancer, and watching her struggles is what fueled their interest in helping the cause that impacts so many lives. Having witnessed the challenges that cancer patients and survivors face firsthand, Olivia and Jordan are on a heartfelt mission to provide them with much-needed emotional support. They deeply understand the challenges that cancer patients and survivors face, and they are on a mission to provide them with much-needed emotional support.
With a compassionate heart, Olivia and Jordan are determined to uplift and empower those affected by cancer, offering a beacon of hope in their journey towards healing and recovery. Bag Full of Hope partners with Magnolia House, a remarkable organization that provides essential emotional support services. By donating all of the proceeds to the Magnolia House, Jordan and Olivia strive to create a strong network of care and compassion.
The first collection of sustainable bags created by Bag Full of Hope holds a special significance. Designed in a beautiful shade of pink, these bags are dedicated to breast cancer awareness, honoring Olivia's mother's courageous battle and the countless others who have faced or are facing the same fight.
The Magnolia House
Bag Full of Hope donates all of the proceeds to The Magnolia House, a compassionate initiative by the Tower Cancer Research Foundation. Their dedicated team creates a nurturing environment to cancer patients, as it provides vital emotional support services for patients throughout their journey. Founded in 1996, Magnolia House stands alongside the Foundation's commitment to funding high-impact cancer research. The Magnolia House offers understanding and resilience to those affected by cancer, making a lasting difference in their lives.
The Woman Behind it All
Betty Escobar
As part of our mission to provide support for breast cancer patients, we hired Betty Escobar, who is a cancer survivor and is currently undergoing cancer treatment, make our bags. She is the magician behind all the bags we produce, as she sews together all of our fabrics. Her dedication to giving back and making a difference to a cause that is very personal to her shines through as she has brings so much to our finish product. We are in awe of Betty and her eagerness to work during her own treatment. We admire her so very much and are grateful for her help! She has been a true inspiration for our mission.
