Two local businesswomen donated $8,000 to the One Fund last year in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, and this year they are at it again.

Last year, Kim Kelsch, manager of the Old Company Store and Shari Aussett, founder of MyCape/ MyTown beads, came together to sell hand blown glass beads to benefit the victims of the bombing and their families. All of their proceeds go to charity.

This year, Ausset designed a multi-color memorial bead for the first anniversary of the tragedy with the theme: "The color of hope is louder than words."

"We didn't want to dwell on the bombing itself, but rather the strength, character and perseverance of the city of Boston," Kelsch said.

She said many of the store's longtime customers had a sibling, cousin, neighbor, someone they knew affected by the bombing.

The multitude of colors of the glass bead are meant to represent the spirit of the race and the "Heart of Sneakers" Boston Magazine cover photo from last year that Kelsch said, "came to be synonymous with the sense of healing, courage and strength that mean so much to our country."

They've raised $1,200 for the One Fund this year with the memorial beads and are still selling them.

Aussant has been making beads for sterling silver bracelets and other jewelry that represent different towns and events all across Cape Cod for four years.

People can stop by the store at 5 Elm Street to check out the beads, check them out on facebook, or call in (508) 291-7871.