My former Portland School of Art teacher Tim McCreight c. 1996 was always a cool guy and an entrepreneur. He continues to inspire me in my field and to do the right thing...today I came across The Tool Box Initiative. A charity started by Tim and a fellow jeweler just this year, to assist jewelers in West Africa by providing them with tools and materials. Click HERE or the image above to read more or here to Donate.

Thanks Tim, I can still see your smile and hear your words of wisdom.