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Spread a little Love with this little bead that has a big meaning!  The ILY bead represents the American Sign language sign for "I Love You". Originating in deaf culture, the ILY sign is now widely recognized as a universal expression of love, affection, and gratitude. The ILY hand gesture combines the finger spelled signs for the letters I, L, and Y, creating a simple yet powerful symbol. Wear it and share it to spread your heartfelt message of human caring without saying a word. ...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

Each Forever Home Sentinel wooden heart was handcrafted by Tom Gribbon, a talented woodworker and brother of Jean Gribbon, Founder, Beads of Courage. Each one includes a one-of-a-kind artist made glass bead. Some in the collection may include a forged stand handcrafted by metal artist and friend of Beads of Courage Everett Grondin, Sr. Each one was created with love for the mission of Beads of Courage and the children and families we support while we raise funds to purchase a Forever Home to...

The Beads of Courage Unbreakable Heart Bead is an original pewter bead designed by artist Cynthia Thornton, proprietor of Green Girl Studios. Cynthia Thornton, an accomplished artist, is a member of the Beads of Courage Hall of Fame. Green Girl Studios is a jewelry component company creating pieces in fine pewter, silver, bronze and shibuichi located in Asheville, NC. "The unbreakable heart bead was inspired by a loss. At the time, I wished my heart was armored, unbreakable and hard....

Made with 75% Ultra-wicking Micro Denier Acrylic, 15% Nylon, and 10% Spandex for exceptional comfort and strength. Our crew socks, like all of our socks, feature our Stretch-to-Fit™ sizing system and our exclusive Easy-Fit™ cuff for a PERFECT FIT every time on any foot. These features create superior softness and comfort and help eliminate blisters and hot spots. We also feature a double stitched heel & toe for added strength and durability. We deliver Superior Quality and High-Tech Comfort in...

100% airlume combed and ring-spun cottonUnisex sizingCover stitched collar and sleevesShoulder-to-shoulder taping Side seamsTear away label20th Anniversary Logo bead included with purchase ...

100% airlume combed and ring-spun cottonUnisex sizingCover stitched collar and sleevesShoulder-to-shoulder taping Side seamsTear away label20th Anniversary Logo bead included with purchase ...

Check out our kid's BOC logo t-shirt! This comfy logo t-shirt is the perfect way to support Beads of Courage. Wear it with pride and help spread the word. Sizes are limited, so get yours while they last. Makes a great gift, too!

Silver Water Bottle Simple hands-free open and close valve: Nothing to turn.Rubber over-molded on the outside of cap for easy, sure grip.BPA-Free plastic is made from 100% FDA food-grade materialsDelivers a high rate of flow with a 100% leak-proof design

Green Aventurine is a green translucent quartz with glimmering metallic inclusions. Green is the most common color for aventurine, but it can also occur as orange, brown, yellow, blue, or gray. The color of green aventurine comes from Fuchsite particles within the quartz. It is known as the “Stone of Opportunity,” and thought to be the luckiest of all stones.  The aventurine “stepping stones” were dedicated on World Beads of Courage Day September 15, 2023 in honor of all Beads of...

Artist statement: I am so honored to be asked to create a bead to represent 20 years of this amazing program. I found Beads of Courage in early 2004 as I was learning how to make beads. I was looking for something to do with all the beads I was making and the program spoke to my younger mother's heart. Over the years I have watched my kids grow and the program expand into what it is today. Seeing my kids grow up and my work mature and develop has been pretty cool. I have always loved...

Artist statement: To celebrate Bead of Courage's (BOC) 20th, I wanted to honor the wide network of those that make BOC successful: nurses and clinicians, artists, families, volunteers, staff, and, of course, the kids that participate in BOC programs. Each of these communities engages with BOC in different, but all deeply meaningful ways. That’s why I chose to create an abstract style that allows the imagination to wander. Does each bead represent a universe, a planet, a landscape, a...

Artist Statement - Robert Simmons I am honored to be one of the artists invited to make a set of commemorative beads for the Beads of Courage 20th Anniversary celebration. I came to BoC in late 2003/early 2004 when I met Jean on the artist website Wet Canvas. She was looking for bead makers and I was looking for something to do with the beads that I was making. It all took off from there and after almost 20 years I’m still creating glass art for the children and their families. Nancy...

We invite you to DREAM with Courage Tiger - Draw & Relax: Embrace Art and the Mind  Featuring the Beads of Courage® Shuttle Bead and Bracelet Kit Beads of Courage® believes in the power of art, expression, and connection. Our dream is to encourage everyone to draw, relax, and embrace the healing power of art. When you DREAM with Courage Tiger you: ✔ have fun ✔ express creativity ✔ self-reflect ✔ feel connected to yourself and others ✔ receive the gift of a bead and its caring...

Each time you Carry a Bead, you support the mission of Beads of Courage with your $20 donation AND encourage a child in our program with the bead you carry and return. The bead you return will be packaged with your note of encouragement and given to a child to add to their bead strand. You keep one bead and the Team Beads of Courage pewter charm from each kit. Once you Carry a Bead, you are an official member of Team Beads of Courage! Be sure to follow our Team Beads of Courage Facebook Page...

* Don't have 25 members on your team or in your group? Consider inviting parents, coaches, siblings, friends, family members and other caring individuals to join your efforts!*Carry a Bead is a signature fundraising program of Beads of Courage, a nonprofit organization providing arts-in-medicine programs that improve the quality of life of children coping with serious illness. The funds raised by your group support our mission of hope and healing for more than 60,000 children and teens we...

Artist Bio: After years of watching bead making Stephanie White first started working on the torch in 2001. "I'm constantly working on learning new techniques and developing new skills." Recently she has been drawing inspiration from nature especially flowers and garden bugs. She works at Beads By Design in Marietta GA and is lucky enough to be able to melt glass almost every day. Each time you Carry a Bead, you support the mission of Beads of Courage with your $20 donation AND encourage a...

The Beads of Courage Zebra BeadThe Zebra is the official symbol of rare diseases in the United States.  No two zebras have identical stripes which makes each one rare and unique. Preferring to be in groups, the zebra reminds us of the value of our community. We hope the Zebra Bead provides you with encouragement while facing the challenges of a rare disease and that you find love and support from your community.  The Zebra Bead was officially dedicated on February 28, 2021 on...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...

Artist statement: In 2003, I had my first experience with Beads of Courage (BOC). I was introduced to the brilliant and dynamic powerhouse that is Jean Baruch. She was so focused and excited, the vibe was contagious and I immediately became a huge supporter of BOC and its mission. Over the years, I’ve been honored to create and champion the cause, hosting events and always trying to do my part on the torch to keep the cause moving forward. I’ve been honored to hold a place in their Bead Artist...