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Beading a path to a better life

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 12/24/07

Bernadette Zorio had no idea that the jewelry she bought this summer would help impoverished African villagers.

Paul W. Gillespie - The Capital Bernadette Zorio of Riva sells beads made by women in Uganda.
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But when the Riva resident learned about BeadforLife, an organization that sells beaded jewelry made by Ugandan villagers to help create sustainable life, she wanted to help out.

Ms. Zorio has sold the products around town during World AIDS Day at St. John's College and at her home. She will send the money and return any leftover beads by the end of the year to the organization.

"It just makes my heart happy," Ms. Zorio said. "It's always nice to start the holiday season to remember people who are suffering. It's a...

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