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Making Money By Giving Back Home Business Raises Thousands For Autism
By Kim Fettig, CBS Atlanta Consumer Reporter
POSTED: 10:21 pm EST January 29, 2010

ATLANTA -- At a time when a lot of people are looking for work, entrepreneur, Lesley Kelly has taken her home based business from her living room to the racks of Bloomingdales. Her business secret has more to do with giving money away rather than trying to see how much she can make. Lil' ol' me is a clothing company that sells organic onesies, clothes and accessories for kids. But the company is closely tied to Kelly's foundation that raises money for scholarships and therapy for children with autism. The one woman act has sold thousands of dollars worth of bracelets for children and all the proceeds go right back to helping kids who need it most. Lesley Kelly started her dream job and foundation after raising $9,000 for the child of a friend. The gesture has snowballed into a successful business and Kelly credits her success with the premise of giving back.

Companies That Care: lil' ol' me
by Wendy Binns
March 1, 2010

Entrepreneur Lesley Kelly’s company lil’ ol’ me is a children’s clothing and accessories line focusing on soft, organic fabrics for comfort and ultimate playing power. Aside from outfitting children in comfy clothes, she’s raising money for their future through the lil’ ol’ me Making a BIG Difference foundation (the “foundation for the lil’ nation”). How does she get the funds? One lollipop at a time.

We've compiled a list of some of our favorite things! Come back and check it often as we'll be adding more items in the run up to the December holidays! Enjoy! Lollipop Lane bracelets by lil' ol me.

These adorable bracelets are created with Swarovski crystals and cat eye beads. On all purchases, 100% of net profits will go to lil' ol' me making a BIG difference "foundation for the lil' nation." This foundation gives scholarships and therapy for children with autism.

Lil’ Ol’ Me offers simple, adorable onesies that will make your baby look even cuter than he already does. The company also works to raise awareness to inform the public about autism. The Lil’ Ol’ Me Making a Big Difference foundation donates money collected through product sales and fundraisers to provide therapy and scholarships for children with autism. In addition to onesies, Lil’ Ol’ Me also sells adut-sized t-shirts and beaded bracelets for both kids and adults. The company gives all proceeds from their Lollipop Lane Rainbow Bracelets to the foundation. These multicolored bracelets make a fun and eye-catching gift for kids of all ages. Enter to win your own Lil’ Ol’ Me onesie and autism awareness bracelet! To enter, log in or register and leave a comment below by Tuesday, December 8. The winner will be randomly selected and notified by email. Mom Central received a Lil’ Ol’ Me onesie and autism awareness bracelet courtesy of Lil’ Ol’ Me for this giveaway.

Lollipop Lane Bracelet "Lil’ ol’ me also gives back. The sister company lil’ ol’ me Making a BIG Difference, “foundation for the lil’ nation” provides scholarships and therapy to children with autism. We sell a 6” Swarovski crystal and cats eye bead bracelet with a silver heart toggle that donates 100% of the net profits to this foundation. A bracelet for kids, that helps kids. These bracelets are handmade with the help of the local Girlscouts, giving them the sense of pride, and purpose that they have made a difference in another child’s life."

Gifts that give
Compiled by Kimberly A. Porrazzo, Logan Churm, Breanna Moore and Samantha May
Published: December, 2009
"It is better to give than to receive.” Words to live by, especially this year, with so many families in need. To help you to do both, OC Family has searched far and wide to deliver a list of toys and gifts that all give back! Every item in our holiday gift guide helps support a worthy cause, funds a charity or increases your children’s awareness of the world beyond their own. And, thanks to the generosity of the manufacturers, all the toys featured here will be donated to Girls, Inc.! LOLLIPOP LANE RAINBOW BRACELETS One hundred percent of net profits for each bracelet helps provide scholarships and therapy for children with autism. These colorful bracelets are made with Swarovski crystal and cats eyes beads, and are finished with a silver heart toggle. [Ages 5 and up]"

Holiday Gifts
We’ve put together the most fun and fabulous gifts worth every penny and they’re all available online, so skip the frenzy and shop by mouse this holiday season. Cover by Amy Hall "lil’ ol’ me has the girls on your Christmas list covered with this lollipop lane 6" rainbow bracelet. Adorned with Swarovski crystal and beads and held together with a silver heart toggle. 100% of net profits go to a foundation for autism. Each lollipop comes with a wonderful message/poem on the back of card."

Lil' ol' Me CEO Lesley Kelly donates funds from kids' bracelet Funds support autism therapy among children Posted by Dolores Volker (Wobwire.com) -- The 6-inch bracelets, made from Swarovski crystal are so beautiful and colorful and just perfect for little girls. Made by woman-owned company Lil' Ol' Me, the sale of the bracelts provide scholarships and therapy for children with autism.

Lollipop Lane Bracelets lil' ol' me Making a BIG Difference, "a foundation for the lil' nation," provides scholarships and therapy to children with autism. One hundred percent of net profits from these Swarovski crystal and cats eye bead bracelets with a silver heart toggle is donated to this foundation. The bracelets are handmade with the help of local Girl Scouts. The bracelets come with their own stand.

Lesley was interviewed as one of the inspiring people on CareerApple.com. "My company, Lilolme, sells cute, colorful, quality kids' clothing and accessories. I have a teen line, also, called LOM. While I'm very excited about all our wonderful products, my true passion lies with the charity side of my company, lil' ol' me making a BIG difference." ... read more.