Vigilante Gifts started with a simple idea:
a bracelet could be more than just an accessory.
It could be a spark. A symbol. A shared language between people who just get it.
Then one of those bracelets ended up on Mark Carney’s wrist.
During the 2025 federal election, local Liberal candidate Angie Rowell gifted him a handmade bracelet with the words “Elbows Up.” It was small, simple, and full of heart.
He wore it. He kept wearing it. And people noticed.
The bracelet became a symbol of care, momentum, and grassroots magic.
It started as one person with some beads, a belief in community, and a quiet rebellion against disconnection—but the story belongs to everyone who’s worn one since.
The Elbows Up Bracelet Initiative
A single beaded bracelet became a ripple. One bracelet turned into hundreds — and we’re still going.
Each bead carries a quiet reminder:
You’re not alone. We’re in this together.
The bracelets have traveled from wrist to wrist, sparking conversations and forming unexpected connections across our riding and beyond.
Together, we’re building a community — by offering, not organizing. Sharing, not shouting. Spreading love and kindness, not fear mongering and lies.