ABOUT THE EXONEREE RINGS
The Exoneree Ring project was conceived by Kirk Bloodsworth, the first person to be sentenced to death and subsequently exonerated through post-conviction DNA evidence. Kirk believed deeply that exonerees deserved a symbol of recognition – something akin to a championship ring – for the battles they fought and the hardships they endured.
After completing the Jewelry Technical Intensive (JTI) program at the world-renowned Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco, Kirk created the first prototype ring. He then partnered with Revere Academy instructor Nancy Wintrup, who helped bring the design into full production.
Each ring is crafted in sterling silver, weighing close to one troy ounce. It is available with three top designs: Death Row Exoneree, Exoneree, a blank bar (which may remain blank or be engraved).
Since the project’s beginning, Nancy Wintrup has hand-produced each ring to order. Today, Nancy is training another Revere Academy JTI graduate, Will Rupe, to help continue and preserve this meaningful project for years to come.
Our mission is to meet the immediate needs of exonerees by helping to heal the debilitating spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical effects of being wrongfully incarcerated and to affect policy change for restoration and the righting of wrongs.
While we are committed to supporting exonerees, we do not handle legal matters or conduct investigations. If you need legal or investigative assistance, we encourage you to reach out to local organizations in your area that specialize in these services.
Non profit 501c3, EIN 81-1020924
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