Camp Mystic alumna Lauren Bellemare has created a necklace to both honor the camp that helped shape her life, and to make a difference for victims of Kerr County’s catastrophic flooding.
All of the proceeds from Bellemare’s Texas Hill Country Relief Charm Necklace will go directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which is supporting relief and rebuilding efforts in the wake of the devastating floods on July 4.
“I want people to wear it close to their heart,” Bellemare said. “And let it be a reminder that healing, like the sunrise, always comes.”
Click HERE to learn more about her design, or make a purchase.
Bellemare, who lives in the Park Cities and graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas, attended Camp Mystic for the first time as soon as she was old enough to go. She spent ten summers as a camper.
Camp Mystic was a sacred place, she said, where each day began with the sun rising over the hills and ended under a canopy of beautiful stars.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Park Cities
Where the Park Cities Stay Connected.
Those rolling hills and golden sunrises inspired Bellemare’s design. Her necklace features jade beads, along with a charm that captures images of Chapel Hill, the Hill Country, and the Guadalupe River.
Bellemare intends the necklace to be a symbol of resilience and hope, and a way, without words, to show support for those affected by the flooding.
“Even something as small as a necklace that you wear can help signify that you’re committed to our community,” she said, “and committed to being there for those that have gone through such a tragedy.”
Publisher’s note: Support local journalism and keep community stories alive. Your support helps us continue covering the neighborhoods you call home. Please contribute here.
