The Anchor Story

Honoring Our Friend, Daryl Austin

Following our beautiful friend Daryl’s diagnosis with stage four colorectal cancer, she and several of her closest friends chose matching anchor tattoos as a lasting symbol of their friendship, strength, and unwavering support for one another. The anchor became a reminder that friends can be an anchor in the storm, grounding, steady, and unshakable when life feels overwhelming.

Throughout Daryl’s journey, her friends, family, and community came together to surround Daryl and her family with love, strength, and unwavering support. The immense outpouring of generosity revealed the incredible power of love, friendship, and collective support.

Supporting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults and is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50. This growing reality makes research, early detection, and patient support more important than ever.

The Anchor Collection was created to honor Daryl’s life and legacy while helping others affected by colorectal cancer. $5 from every Anchor Collection piece sold is donated to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, supporting lifesaving research, early detection, and services for patients and their families.

Each piece is designed to represent the people who hold us steady through life’s storms. Whether your anchor symbolizes family, friendship, or love, may it serve as a reminder of a bond that remains strong through it all.

In Loving Memory of Daryl Sandra Austin

If everything could ever be this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I’ll ever ask of you
You’ve got to promise not to stop when I say when
She sang

~ The Foo Fighters