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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...

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...

[Edited for 2023 re-release] Beads of Courage is an organization created to bring art into the healthcare setting as a way to strengthen resilience and improve the quality of life for children and teens coping with serious illness, their families, and the clinicians who care for them. Twenty years later, in 2023, we have established the Beads of Courage Program in more than 300 children’s hospitals worldwide. We are proud that we have transformed the treatment experience by bringing beads, as...

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...

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...

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...

About the Author:Sarah Ward has a BS in Health Promotion and Behavior from the University of Georgia and a degree in dental hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia. She is a mother of three NICU miracles and is passionate about giving back to the NICU community. The Ward family welcomed twins born at 28 weeks where they spent months in a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Two years later their singleton was born at 37 weeks and needed assistance in the NICU to help with breathing...

BOC BASEBALL ShirtBe a Beads of Courage MVP (most valuable person!) all year long with our BOC Logo Baseball Shirt. You are sure to hit a home run with this fun and sporty baseball shirt! Shirt information: 4.5-ounce; 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon 32 singles; tear-away label; back neck tape; 1x1 rib knit neck. Tri-Blend fabric infuses each garment with unique character. Please allow for slight color variations. ...

Carry a Bead to encourage a child coping with serious illness. Heroes CAB Kit - Specially designed for active duty military, veterans, police, fire, EMS and other heroes in our community, featuring red, white and blue beads What is the Carry a Bead Program? A fundraising program that supports the mission of Beads of Courage: To provide innovative arts-in-medicine programs that improve the quality of life of children coping with serious illness, their families and the clinicians who care for...

Pet Carry a Bead Kit - Your pet can be a companion to courageous kids! Pets are nature’s perfect companions, and we want to share your pet’s adventures with kids we support though Beads of Courage. What you will do (The instructions come inside the kit too): You will receive a Beads of Courage Carry a Bead: Pet Edition kit. We hope you will wear the matching beads during a walk, hike, swim, or whatever fun adventure you can both enjoy. Take pictures and even a video of your pet...

No matter who your favorite team is, you can be an MVP and hit a homerun for Beads of Courage when you Carry a Bead! Pin it on your shirt or equipment bag and infuse it with positive thoughts. The bead you carry and return will be given to a child coping with cancer or another serious illness to add to their Beads of Courage collection. Through the simple act of carrying a bead while you play or enjoy a game, you will let a child in the hospital know they are never alone in their fight for...

Encourage supporters and your customers to "Carry a Bead." Together we can make a difference in the lives of young patients coping with serious illness worldwide. Join our cause - providing arts-in-medicine programs to children and teens coping with serious illness - and Give Hope. Honor Courage. Carry a Bead. 20 kits for $150 - Display stand included (optional) MSRP $15 (Your net income per order = $150) _______________________________________________________...

Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection - Exclusive limited-edition wearable art supporting the mission of Beads of CourageThis  Origami Crane is blue to honor and symbolize: PeaceEach Origami Crane comes to you with our collective wishes for hope and healing carried on its wings! The Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection is our exclusive selection of seven colored pendants featuring the crane, a treasured symbol of peace, luck and longevity. The crane is a favorite subject of...

Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection - Exclusive limited-edition wearable art supporting the mission of Beads of Courage This Origami Crane is green to honor and symbolize: RenewalEach Origami Crane comes to you with our collective wishes for hope and healing carried on its wings! The Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection is our exclusive selection of seven colored pendants featuring the crane, a treasured symbol of peace, luck and longevity. The crane is a favorite subject of...

Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection - Exclusive limited-edition wearable art supporting the mission of Beads of Courage This Origami Crane is orange to honor and symbolize: Balance Each Origami Crane comes to you with our collective wishes for hope and healing carried on its wings! The Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection is our exclusive selection of seven colored pendants featuring the crane, a treasured symbol of peace, luck and longevity. The crane is a favorite subject of...

Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection - Exclusive limited-edition wearable art supporting the mission of Beads of Courage This Origami Crane is Pewter to honor and symbolize: Prosperity Each Origami Crane comes to you with our collective wishes for hope and healing carried on its wings! The Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection is our exclusive selection of seven colored pendants featuring the crane, a treasured symbol of peace, luck and longevity. The crane is a favorite subject...

Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection - Exclusive limited-edition wearable art supporting the mission of Beads of Courage This Origami Crane is purple to honor and symbolize: Spirit Each Origami Crane comes to you with our collective wishes for hope and healing carried on its wings! The Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection is our exclusive selection of seven colored pendants featuring the crane, a treasured symbol of peace, luck and longevity. The crane is a favorite subject of...

Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection - Exclusive limited-edition wearable art supporting the mission of Beads of Courage This Origami Crane is red to honor and symbolize: Love Each Origami Crane comes to you with our collective wishes for hope and healing carried on its wings! The Beads of Courage Origami Crane Collection is our exclusive selection of seven colored pendants featuring the crane, a treasured symbol of peace, luck and longevity. The crane is a favorite subject of traditional...

"The Art of Baking for the People You Love" is an exclusive cookbook benefiting Beads of Courage. For a donation of just $14, you will receive 15 treasured recipes from our founder's family. The cookbook contains favorite recipes compiled by the Gribbon Girls to share with you. This fun fundraiser supports our mission and also makes a great gift! "Inspiration for the cookbook comes with fond memories of our mother Ethel and our oldest sister Barb. Both cared deeply for the volunteers and...