Ralph Yarl’s aunt crafts bracelets to support families impacted by gun violence

By Dorissa White

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    KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Faith Spoonmore, whose nephew Ralph Yarl was shot in the head last year after mistakenly going to the wrong door, has created bracelets to support families affected by gun violence.

“I think about back when Ralph was shot. That was the only thing that we had — hope. Dear Lord, we just hope that he comes home and graduates,” Spoonmore said.

Spoonmore transformed her family’s pain into purpose by creating bracelets made in their home country of Ghana, symbolizing resilience, hope, and healing.

“It’s, like, just brightness, a little bit of light. And when you look at the colors in these bracelets, you’re not going to miss it. They are colorful, they are bright, they are a light in darkness,” she said.

The bracelets have been healing for her and her family. Now, she hopes to extend that healing to others, donating 100% of proceeds this month to other families impacted by gun violence.

“I’m one of those people who’s always, like, positive vibes. Positive vibes from my lips to God. There’s enough negativity out in the community, enough negativity being spread around. I don’t want my mind to be a negative space, so I try to keep a positive mindset,” Spoonmore said.

Heather Gerdes, owner of Java Garage, supports Spoonmore’s mission by selling the bracelets in her shop.

“That is why we’re so happy to partner with her and have them here at the shop — because it’s also about community and making sure you’re looking out for that neighbor and the person just walking along the street with you,” Gerdes said.

Funds raised will go to people nominated on Spoonmore’s website, Hope by Faith Spoonmore.

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