I've had the wonderful opportunity to turn my dreams into a reality. I started ADRI in my bedroom one summer day, soon after learning that my uncle Ronald had Thymus cancer and could no longer work to support his family. It was always a hobby of mine to create jewelry, and that day I had found a purpose for it. Immediately I decided I wanted to do what I can to help and began stringing together some bracelets with the supplies I had. Initially, I sold my first few pieces to my parent's co-workers and to my own friends. As my fundraising efforts took off and as my style developed, I wanted to reach more people and knew that the best way to do it was to put my business online. So I did some research and found that Storenvy would be the best marketplace for my business. I still remember the day I received my first custom order from Seattle, Washington, and even more importantly the day that my Uncle had told me how grateful and proud he was of me.