Clark Siblings Raise $700 For Veterans By Selling Bracelets

CLARK, NJ — Clark siblings, Isabella "Bella", age 7, and Michael, age 4, wanted to do something good during the pandemic so they set up a stand to sell bracelets and donate all money to veterans.

The goodwill initiative began when Bella told her parents she wanted to sell bracelets to earn money to get her ears pierced.

When Alina and Mike Loguidice asked Bella what she would do with the money she made if they paid for her ear-piercing, "she immediately responded I would donate it to the veterans," Mike Loguidice said.

"My wife and I were so proud of her idea that we allowed her to run with it. My wife and I are beyond proud that at 7-years-old she recognized the importance of helping others, especially those who have served our country," Mike Loguidice said.

The siblings set up a tent outside of their home in the area of Harrison Street on Saturday morning where they were selling Rainbow Loom Bracelets for $1 each.

They ended up raising $700 in one day with all of the proceeds being donated to New Jersey Veterans Network based in Union.

"We can not thank the members of this community enough. Our kids have officially sold out and met there goal," Mike Loguidice said.

The money will be presented to the charity foundation sometime this upcoming week.

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