Beads of Courage

Beads of Courage helps children and teens facing serious illness tell their story of courage through colorful beads that represent each step of their treatment journey. Every medical procedure, milestone, and act of bravery earns a special bead, creating a tangible reminder of their strength and resilience.

They operate programs in over 400 member hospitals worldwide, supporting 60,000 children daily with innovative arts-in-medicine programs. Beyond their flagship bead program, they offer sibling support, bereavement services, clinician support, and special programs like Beads at Home for families who can't access hospital programs. Their Carry a Bead initiative lets community members show support by carrying beads with encouraging messages back to hospitalized children.

Beads of Courage ayuda a niños y adolescentes que enfrentan enfermedades graves a contar su historia de valor a través de cuentas coloridas que representan cada paso de su tratamiento. Cada procedimiento médico, logro y acto de valentía les gana una cuenta especial, creando un recordatorio tangible de su fuerza y resistencia.

Operan programas en más de 400 hospitales miembros mundialmente, apoyando a 60,000 niños diariamente con programas innovadores de arte en medicina. Más allá de su programa principal de cuentas, ofrecen apoyo para hermanos, servicios de duelo, apoyo para médicos, y programas especiales como Beads at Home para familias que no pueden acceder a programas hospitalarios.