Beads of Courage

"I wanted to take a moment and say THANK YOU for the beads of courage program.  The beads have encouraged our son through his treatments.  Thank you again for this amazing program, during such a difficult time" ~ Mom to Evan, age 6

Striving for More has provided UNC and Duke with the Beads of Courage program. Through this program, the children are given certain beads to represent associated treatment procedures.

 

Throughout their treatment they can use their "Beads of Courage" to visually show and tell family and friends of their experiences of courage, encouraging them to open up and share their feelings about their condition and the treatment they are receiving.

Here is an example of the cycle of the Beads of Courage Program

Many have also helped the children with "Bead Bags" to hold their Beads of Courage

Bead Bags

 

WANT TO DO A PROJECT TO HELP?  Why not make Beads of Courage Bead Bags?  This is an excellent way to physically do something and donate the bead bags to help the children and their families.

Clinicians and parents of children are already expressing their excitement about this program that will help children express their feelings during the most difficult time of their life.

Photographs compliments of Christina Ward, Photographer, CopperLightArt.com



Did You Know?

Childhood cancers are the #1 disease killer of children — more than asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and pediatric AIDS combined.