Hangman Coffee Hut in Marion is selling handmade purple beaded bracelets to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Wareham resident Barbara Meehan, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association and advocate for Alzheimer's awareness, made the bracelets.

“No two are alike,” said Meehan. “Just like Alzheimer’s disease, each of our journeys shares similarities, but each is different.”

Meehan's has talked with state and federal legislators, addressed fellow volunteer advocates in Washington D.C., and participated in eight Walk to End Alzheimer’s events to raise funds for those impacted by the disease. Meehan does this work to honor the memory of her partner, Faye Miles, who died from Alzheimer’s in 2015.

Miles and Meehan met in 1979 while working at Old Rochester Regional High School. They spent more than 35 years together. Miles was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2008, just after 68th birthday.

In 2012, Meehan struck up a friendship with Hangman Coffee Hut owner Dina Quinlan.

“She was one of my first customers and maybe has become my most loyal customer, but that is overshadowed by the fact that she has become one of my dearest friends,” said Quinlan.

As Meehan and Quinlan got to know each other more, they realized they were both caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

“To watch her shower love and comfort, support and selfless care to her partner Faye while she slipped away as a result from this horrible disease was awe inspiring,” said Quinlan.

Meehan started to sell her handmade bracelets with proceeds going towards her Walk to End Alzheimer’s in 2014 at Hangman Coffee Hut. A jar of bracelets with Meehan and Miles' story on display can now be found at the coffee shop.

“Although Faye is no longer here on earth with us Barb has not taken a break from giving love and support to those who are afflicted with Alzheimer's or their caregivers,” said Quinlan. “In fact, I think she works harder than ever in educating, advocating, supporting, listening and engaging others to do the same.”

Fore more information on the Alzheimer's Association, visit www.alz.org/manh or call 800-272-3900.

Bracelets are available during at the cafe during business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 7-2 p.m.