Thank you for taking the time to visit our website, and for having the courage to care. We are Beads of Courage, Inc. a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization dedicated to helping children with serious illness record, tell and own their stories of survival.

Since March 2005, we have been working diligently to transform the treatment experience for children coping with chronic, life threatening illness through our arts-in-medicine programs.

In just 4 years since our inception, our organization has established our programs in over 50 children's hospitals in the United States, New Zealand and Japan. Our growth is evidence of the need for the type of support Beads of Courage provides for children coping with serious illness.

Please take a moment to visit each page of our website to: learn more about our arts-in-medicine programs; meet some our courageous children; give thanks to those who donate their time and talent; comment on our blog; discover ways you can get involved with our organization; and Shop our store for unique gifts with 100% of the proceeds raised used to support our mission.

Thank you for your interest, support and genuine concern for children coping with serious illness, their families, and the health care providers who care for them. We frequently update our site so please come back often!

Jean Baruch, RN, BSN

Executive Director and Founder

Beads of Courage, Inc.