Beads of Courage empowers children, teens, and young adults coping with serious illness to visually track their treatment  using colorful, milestone-driven beads. The flagship program strengthens resilience, fosters emotional healing, and provides a tangible way to tell one’s story. They also have programs specific to AYA, siblings, providers, parents, and bereavement.

Main Programs

Flagship Beads Program: Beads represent milestones (e.g., transfusions, surgeries); children build personalized bead necklaces as a treat­ment timeline

Power Pendant Project: One‑of‑a‑kind glass pendants created with AYA input and accompanied by a mantras booklet designed by peers.

Virtual Bead Strong Sessions: Online mindfulness workshops (“Strength,” “Peace,” “Inspire”) led by the BOC team for AYAs.

Beads at Home Kits: Mail-out enrollment program including bead starters and refillable supplies for those outside hospital settings.