About Us

You Name It was founded in 1994 by Denise Gaskill and Le Ann Carlson. In the beginning, the primary focus was not on medical alert bracelets. Our original focus was personalized kids gifts and mother's bracelets. We started out at a craft fair at Antioch Shopping Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and eventually began participating in Jr. League shows across the mid west. What started out as just a "fun little business" grew into something much more. Now, 16 years later, we are still growing strong. In 2001, our company introduced our newest product: Lauren's Hope For A Cure Medical ID Bracelets. Because of the tremendous response and national exposure it became necessary to change the name of our company to Lauren’s Hope.

The medical alert bracelets have received tremendous support from Diabetes Educators and patients across the United States. They have been seen at many national conventions such as The Children with Diabetes conference, The American Diabetes Association conference, The Association of Bariatric Surgeons conference, and the National Diabetes Educators conferences. Because we believe in our medical alert products, and the need to find a cure for Diabetes, Lauren’s Hope is proud to donate a portion of our profit on the medical alert bracelets to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. To date, Lauren's Hope has donated over $100,000.

While our company started out focusing on medical alert products for diabetes patients, we quickly learned there was a tremendous need for a fashionable medical alert bracelet for ALL medical conditions.

Lauren's Hope Medical ID Bracelets are frequently recommended by physicians and nurses who understand the importance of wearing a medical alert bracelet. If you have any of the following medical conditions you should be wearing a medical ID bracelet...Diabetes, heart patient, pacemaker, heart stents, atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse, arrhythmia, peanut allergy, food allergy, Penicillin allergy, Bee Sting allergy, Sulfa allergy, allergic to Cephalosporins, allergic to contrast dye, on blood thinner, Gastric Bypass patient, Lap Band Patient, Von Willebrand's, Alzheimer's, memory impaired, Lymphedemia alert, asthma, stroke, autism, organ transplant, seizure disorder, manic depressive, COPD, on multiple medications and any other chronic medical conditions.

Our medical identification products are available for men, women and children of all ages. We offer several types of medical identification including: medical ID bracelets, medical ID necklaces, medical ID dog tag necklaces, ICE (In Case of Emergency) dog tag necklaces, waterproof and adjustable medical ID bracelets, diabetic driver and diabetes passenger stickers, medical identification luggage tags, temporary medical ID tattoos, medical ID ankle bracelets, custom engraved medical ID tags and much more. We are always adding beautiful and functional medical ID products to our web site.

Lauren's Hope Medical ID Bracelets have been featured in many national publications such as Instyle, People Magazine, Woman's World, and Family Circle Magazine. The medical bracelets have also been a popular item on QVC.

Who Is Lauren?

Lauren Philips is an active 21 year old. She also has diabetes. Unfortunately, like many diabetes patients her age, she refused to wear a potentially life-saving medical ID bracelet. Why? Because "it's ugly and it draws attention to my illness." Lauren's mom realized the potential danger Lauren could be in with out her medical alert tag. So, she asked us to design Lauren a new stylish medical alert bracelet she would feel comfortable wearing. The rest is history!

With Lauren's help, we designed several medical ID bracelets. Now, instead of wearing a plain medical bracelet that announces her illness, Lauren is wearing a fashion forward medical alert bracelet that combines multi-colored crystals, sterling silver beads and an unobtrusive emergency medical ID tag. Now, her wrist jewelry doesn't make her look different from any of her friends. Lauren has been a true inspiration to us. We named the medical alert bracelets "Lauren's Hope For A Cure" because we hope that some day there will be a cure for Diabetes. Therefore, we are donating a portion of our profit to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Thanks Lauren!

Flyer Requests
If you are an educator, pharmacist or health professional that would like to have flyers to hand out to your patients, please email us or call 1-800-360-8680. There is also a medical professionals link on the home page of our web site for you to enter your information.

Life-Saving Stories
Has your bracelet saved your life? Do you have any interesting stories to tell about your bracelet?
If so, let us know.

LAUREN'S HOPE is a trademark of Lauren's Hope Medical ID Bracelets. The various jewelry designs displayed on this website are protected by all applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright and trade dress laws.

Thanks for visiting Lauren’s Hope. We provide a full line of personalized medical alert jewelry for those with any condition that requires you to wear a medical ID. Our classic designs include beaded and link medical ID bracelets that attach to a blank or custom engraved alert tag with the medical symbol, as well as personalized medical identification necklaces for men and women. Kids love our fun styles like the dog tag ID necklace, sports and flower medical pendants and waterproof adjustable medical sport bands. Your busy life requires many options so we also offer medical ID watches, ankle bracelets with Caduceus charm, Food Allergy tattoos, luggage/backpack tags personalized with the medical symbol, DIABETIC DRIVER car window decals, stainless steel water bottles and more. Our creative and stylish medical jewelry is designed with 925 silver, 14kt gold-filled, 316L Stainless Steel and leather and makes a perfect gift for men, women, boys and girls. CONTACT US if you have questions.

Handcrafted Medical ID Bracelets, Handcrafted Medical Alert Bracelets

Why do I need to wear medical identification? A quick diagnoses of your condition will lead to faster and more effective treatment. Your medical alert bracelet or medical ID necklace will alert doctors, nurses and EMT’s of your medical history so time is not wasted.

Who needs to wear a medical alert bracelet? If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition, have food or drug allergies or take medications then you should wear a medical alert. Any of these conditions may alter the treatment you might normally receive. If you are a CAREGIVER you should also wear a medical ID to alert emergency personnel of your loved one who needs attention. Let your medical identification jewelry speak for you when you can’t.

Custom Engraved Medical ID Alert Necklaces for Women

Custom Engraved Medical ID Necklaces for Girls

Swarovski Pearl Medical Alert Bracelets for Women

A short list of conditions and people who should wear a medical ID bracelet or medical alert necklace.

DIABETES, HEART PATIENT, PACEMAKER, HEART STENTS, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE, ARRHYTHMIA, LYMPHEDEMA ALERT, ASTHMA, TAKING COUMADIN, STROKE, PEANUT ALLERGY, FOOD ALLERGY, PENICILLIN ALLERGY, SULFA ALLERGY, ALLERGIC TO CEPHALOSPORINS, ALLERGIC TO MORPHINE, ALLERGIC TO CONTRAST DYE, BEE STING ALLERGY, ON BLOOD THINNER, GASTRIC BYPASS PATIENT, LAP BAND PATIENT, VON WILLEBRAND’S, HEMOPHILIA, ALZHEIMERS, MEMORY IMPAIRED, MANIC DEPRESSIVE, SCHIZOPHRENIA, HEARING IMPAIRED, COCHLEAR IMPLANT, SIGHT IMPAIRED, ORGAN TRANSPLANT, HYPERTENSION, HYPOTHYROIDISM, ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY, AUTISM, COPD, SEIZURE DISORDER, EPILEPSY, ON MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS, NO MRI, AND ANY OTHER CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Medical Alert ID Bracelets, Medical ID Dog Tags for Men

SAFETY WITH STYLE: Lauren’s Hope makes beautiful medical identification jewelry you’ll be happy to wear. Our line of medical alerts include trendy, fun medical ID’s designed for kids and those young at heart as well as classic, dressy jewelry for more formal occasions. Our INTER-CHANGEABLE medical ID bracelet strands have a lobster clasp at each end which attaches to the medical alert tag that’s custom engraved with your unique medical information. You can have one tag that attaches to any medical bracelet of your choice in order to coordinate with your outfit. Click HERE to see what others are saying about our medical jewelry.

One of our most popular items is the DOG TAGS FOR MEN We offer these engraved medical ID’s in Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel and Anodized Aluminum. You can customize with your name, medical condition, allergies and ICE telephone number. These engraved dog tags may help keep a minor emergency from becoming a bigger one

Diabetic Driver Products by Lauren's Hope

Sterling Silver Medical ID Bracelets for Women

Custom Engraved Medical ID Tags for Pets

Why did we name our company Lauren’s Hope Medical ID Bracelets when we offer so much more? We originated the concept of the inter-changeable medical ID bracelet in 2000. Since then we’ve expanded our line beyond custom engraved medical alert bracelets to include personalized dog tag necklaces, custom designed sterling silver necklace pendants with medical symbol, key rings, ankle bracelets with medical charm, flower and sports themed medical necklace pendants, adjustable sport wristbands, personalized leather bands with engraving and medical caduceus symbol, temporary tattoos for allergies, autism, seizures and Diabetes, window decals for Diabetic drivers and Diabetic passengers, and much more. We even offer engraved medical alert tags for your PET

Women who are looking for an engraved bracelet have many options at Lauren’s Hope. Click on the STERLING SILVER section for everyday wear and OUR NEWEST STYLES to see the latest designs of medical ID bracelets.