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WebMomz is PROUD to announce that the winner of our first WebMomz Business Grant is Christy Spivey of Austin, TX. Besides having a solid 23 page business plan and extensive market research, Christy's business was built as a way to help raise awareness and funds for cancer. We admire Christy's courage, spirit, and business savvy. CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTY! WHO IS CHRISTY SPIVEY? She is a PhD candidate/instructor at the University of Austin, Texas.

WHAT COMPANY DID SHE START? Pinky & John specializes in designing high end jewelry that incorporate semi-precious stones as well as Swarovski Crystals and other high-quality materials. Christy was a graduate student with little income. With the help of her sister's marketing savvy, Christy has turned her dream of owning a jewelry business, a reality.

WHY SHE STARTED THE BUSINESS She started her company, Pinky & John as a way to honor her parents. Sadly, both of Christy's parents passed away from cancer. Her father passed away when she was only 12 years old. Then thirteen years later, she also lost her mother to cancer when Christy turned 25. Christy says that starting the business was a way for her to combine her artistic talent with my desire to contribute to the fight against cancer as a tribute to my parents.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR CANCER VICTIMS
To raise awareness and contribute to the fight against cancer, Christy donates five percent of the proceeds on all jewelry sales to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In particular, she donates a higher percentage of proceeds from the sales of her signature pieces, the Awareness Bracelet.

For more information about Pinky and John, you can contact Christy Spivey at Christy Spivey at cspivey@eco.utexas.edu