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Embrace the Difference® is jewelry with meaning. Shop with purpose at www.embracethedifference.org. Plymouth Crossroads
Prader Willi Foundation
RACIN!

Our symbol—a square embraced by circles—reminds us we’re all connected. 10% of every purchase supports Alzheimer’s or Special Olympics. The following are charities that currently benefit from Embrace the Difference®
13thirty cancer connect
Access CNY
Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention
Ali’s Rally
Alzheimer’s Association
American Diabetes Association
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society- Relay for life:
South Atlantic Division
Angelman Syndrome Foundation
The Anthony F. Martino Fund
The Arc Erie County New York
Aspire of Western New York
Autism Society of Central New York
Autism Society of North Carolina
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania
Autism Speaks
Bornhava
Buffalo RPM
C Hope
Camp Good Days
The Cantalician Center for Learning
Catholic Charities of Buffalo
The Center For Handicapped Children, Inc. Challenged Athletes Participating in Sport or C.A.P.S
7 Chances Charity
Child & Family Services
The Children’s Growth Foundation
The Children’s League
Cody’s Wheels of Hope
Column of Hope
Comforting Hugs Foundation
Compeer
Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. Cradle Beach
Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
CURE Childhood Cancer Association
CURED Foundation
Danceability
David”s Refuge
disAbility Resource Center of Wilmington
Down Syndrome Parents Group WNY
Emma’s Footprints
Empower
The Epilepsy Project
The Eric Brigandi Foundation
Family Justice Center
Familial Dysautonomia Foundation (FD NOW)
Fantastic Friends WNY
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research
Furever Friends Dog rescue WNY
FOXG1 Research Foundation
Gateway-Longview
Gateway to Learning | Special Education & Training Center
Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation
GiGi’s Playhouse
Gilda’s Club Rochester NY
The Girl Friends Fund
Girls On The Run
Grace Guest House
Happiness House
Headway of Western New York
Heritage Centers Foundation
Heritage Christian Services
Heritage Farm, Inc. HITS Foundation
Home of My Own WNY
Horizon Health Services
Home of My Own... But not alone WNY
Hope Chest
Hope RPM for AutismHorizon Health
Services
Hospice Buffalo
Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Inc. (HOME)
Intandem
Jewelers for Children
JDRF
JDRF Coastal Carolina Branch
Joubert Syndrome & Related Disorders Foundation
Joyful Rescues
Kaely’s Kindness Foundation
Kallies Krusade
Ken-Ton Special Education PTSA
Kevin Guest House
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Of Western & Central New York
Kids Escaping Drugs
LDA of WNY
Leukemia lymphoma society
Make Lemonaide
Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina
Mary Cariola Children’s Center
Mercy Center for Women
Metup
Miley’s Way
Minding Your Mind
Motion Project
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
Greater North Carolina Chapter
Niagara Cerebral Palsy
Ovarian Cancer Project
Parent Neteork
People Inc. Relay for Life of New Hanover County
The Resource Center
Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue
Rock Autism
The Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
SABAH
Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. Sadie’s Safe Harbor
Senior Wishes
Sensational Fun
Southern New England Region of Hadassah
Special Spaces, Buffalo
Special Olympic NewYork
St Mary’s School for the Deaf
Stone’s Buddies / Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Suburban Adult Services Inc.SASI
Susan G Komen WNY
Summit Educational Resources
Touching Bases
UNICEF for Ukraine
Variety Club of Buffalo
VIA
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
WNY Ovarian Cancer Project
Yad B’Yad
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARTICIPATING CHARITIES VISIT, EMBRACETHEDIFFERENCE.ORG
As of 2/21
Currently, these are the charities benefiting from Embrace the Difference. We are adding new charities every month!

01/24/2026

Embrace the Difference was founded with one mission - to show love and support for everyone around, despite our differences.

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift from the heart. Shop our bestsellers and more at embracethedifference.org or participating locations.

From now until 2/8, orders over $100 will get FREE SHIPPING on our website. Order today and surprise your loved ones with jewelry that connects us all.

10% of every order goes to charity!

01/20/2026

01/18/2026

Valentine’s Day is about love in all its forms ❤️

Give a gift that celebrates Love that endures, no matter our differences.

Shop today at embracethedifference.org or at participating locations.

10% of every purchase goes to charity!

01/17/2026

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If I could show you a picture, you’d see two little faces filled with love. ❤️❤️

I’m not allowed to post photos of my two adorable grandchildren—but if I could, you’d see just how much they adore their Uncle Sam.

The other night, my three-year-old grandson Sidney, was having a sleepover at my house.
When it was time for bed, the tears came.
“I want to go home, Ga. I want to sleep in my own bed.”

And then… Sam saved the night.

Sam looked at Sidney and said,
“Sid, I’ll sleep in the room with you. We can talk and hang out.”

That was all it took.

No fear. No tears.
Just two people connecting in the way only they could.

They talked. They laughed. They fell asleep together.
And in that moment, I was reminded—this is what Embrace the Difference® is really about.

It’s about showing up for someone when they need comfort.
It’s about being a circle of support.
And it’s about remembering that we are all the square at times—and we all need a little extra support.❤️😍

01/01/2026

A new year is a reminder that life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagine.

I never expected to raise a child with special needs—but that journey taught me something powerful:
At some point, every one of us becomes the square—the one who needs extra understanding and support.
And at other moments, we are part of the circle of support for someone else.

That’s what Embrace the Difference® is all about.
A symbol of compassion, connection, and the reminder that none of us walk this journey alone.

Here’s to a New Year filled with kindness, empathy, and support—for ourselves and for one another.
Happy and Healthy New Year!
Here is to 2026!!!

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

In our house, the holidays come with love, laughter, a little extra noise, and Sam—who keeps us on our toes and reminds us daily that seeing the world differently is actually a gift (and often pretty funny 😄).

Embrace the Difference® began with our family and grew from that simple truth: kindness matters, inclusion matters, and life is better when we show up for one another—exactly as we are.

From our family to yours, wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, connection, kindness, and lots of reasons to smile. Thanks for being part of our circle.

12/17/2025

A meaningful gift says more than words.
Embrace the Difference®
I love you. I accept you. Exactly as you are.
👉 Find it Reeds Jewelers & Decor Or shop link in bio.

12/15/2025

There’s no better gift than the gift of love and support. Head to our website or stores to purchase Embrace the Difference jewelry; 10% of every purchase goes to Charity!

Give Hope this holiday season!

12/13/2025

Discover Embrace the Difference®—a symbol of kindness, inclusion, and connection.

Shop in person at Reeds Jenss / Reeds Jewelers locations in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Duxbury and give a gift that truly makes a difference.. .
https://www.reedsjewelers.com/storelocator

12/11/2025

Kathy chooses Embrace the Difference® because it reflects her vision of a kinder, more inclusive world. A world where we lift each other up — no matter our differences.

12/10/2025

Just one week left to get items in time for Christmas! Shop today at embracethedifference.org and give the gift of love and support this holiday season! 🎄🎁

Or shop in store Reeds Jewelers/Jenss Decor Amherst Reeds Jewelers & Decor

10% of every sale goes to charity!

12/07/2025

In a world that needs more kindness, give a symbol that inspires it every day.
Embrace the Difference® — a reminder to choose decency, compassion, and connection. 💛

Shop online or visit Reeds Jewelers — open today with extended holiday hours.

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Amherst, NY

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(716) 984-3644

Website

https://www.embracethedifference.org/

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Our Story

My name is Robyn Zimmer. As a mother of a child with developmental differences I am well aware of the many challenges faced each day by people with chronic illness, physical, emotional and developmental disabilities. The people and organizations that helped shape my son into the happy young man he is today inspired me to design the Embrace The Difference® symbol. That symbol has turned into a signature jewelry, apparel and home goods line and its purpose is to give back. My mission is two fold: spread a message of kindness, and give back to your local organizations. To date, we have donated over $450,000!

A single square embraced by circles reminds us that we’re all connected, no matter what difference we may have.

We currently have over 100 local and National Charities that benefit from Embrace The Difference®. You choose the Charity that receives your donation.