The Medella Vi Story

Cancer is scary. It can be all consuming, make you feel alone and wonder, why me? However, many are walking the same cancer journey from diagnosis, through treatments and forward. Often there is a kinship in this struggle, comfort and hope knowing others are with you, sharing the burden and offering their spirit and love. 

I also walked this journey when diagnosed with Ovarian cancer on February 14, 2023. Cancer changed my life. However, I decided to not let it consume me. I wanted to get busy living and do something for others who are going through the same arduous process. Thus, Medella Vi was created. 

Medella Vi means "Healing Force" in Latin, established to bring cancer themed jewelry to patients, their family and friends who are going through and sharing in their cancer journey. FORTITUDE is Medella Vi's cancer line of jewelry. Our logo is wrapped with a lavender awareness ribbon, a color that represents all cancers.  Our jewelry is designed with a purpose and meaning, our signature design, the Oak Tree within the ribbon, represents an enduring symbol of strength & survival. 

We hope our Fortitude line selection will be worn and shared so others will see and feel the unified love, support and encouragement that is with them, no one should be alone. 

Barbara Schiavi

Co-Founder