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The Beads of Courage “Forever Home” is the central headquarters for Beads of Courage, a Tucson-based non-profit dedicated to supporting children and teens facing serious illnesses through arts-in-medicine programs. Located at 3301 N 1st Avenue, this facility serves as the organization’s operational hub, consolidating its work under one roof to improve efficiency in packaging and […]

WE ALL NEED COURAGE to face challenges that feel overwhelming in our own lives. I was recently reminded of this by a friend whose child will never walk, speak or see. He shared that it isn’t right to resent someone who needs help simply because their child has an earache. To that parent, the earache

Turning Brave Moments Into Something You Can Hold BY SARAH FABER For children and teens facing every appointment, procedure, and brave moment matters. Beads of Courage, Inc. helps turn those experiences into something tangible and meaningful one This Arizona-born nonprofit is dedicated to improving quality of life for young patients and their families through Arts-in-Medicine

Video Link On February 7, 2026, Beads of Courage was proud to recognize Noah’s Legacy Foundation for their sponsorship of the National Beads of Courage Trade Bead for the support of kids and teens coping with cancer conditions, their families,  and the clinicians who care for them: The Dragonfly Bead was made by Beads of

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Beads of Courage Inc: Give blood, give hope! 🎁 Join us at Beads of Courage on Monday, Dec 15 from 10AM–3PM for a Holiday Blood Drive! A gift money can’t buy—save a life this holiday season. 📍 3301 N 1st Ave, Tucson Book your spot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/?hid=MjYzNDI3NTk= (Use Sponsor Code: SOAZCHAPTER)

Pittsburgh Cocktails for Courage Community Event Inaugural fundraising event provides emotional support for hospitalized children (Media are invited to cover the event) PITTSBURGH (Oct. 30, 2025) – Beads of Courage is hosting its inaugural Cocktails for Courage event on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Mansions on Fifth, in Pittsburgh, PA. This Signature

Dear Friend, Hello! My name is Becca Gladden. If you have been around Beads of Courage for any length of time, you might recognize my name. We might have even connected on social media or by email. You see, I have been affiliated with Beads of Courage since 2010, when I first connected with the

We wanted to update you on Peyton❤️💗 and share a few photos. She’s graduating from Texas Tech nursing school on Saturday and is returning to Texas Children’s Hospital as a hematology and oncology nurse. She just accepted that position with the nurse residency program this past week. She is so excited! When she was home

It’s the height of summer and a local nonprofit is trying to keep its cool as it provides hope and healing to children coping with cancer and other serious illnesses. Beads of Courage, which moved into a 4,200-square-foot “Forever Home” at 3301 N. First Ave. earlier this year, is facing a $16,000 replacement expense for

Leading up to this special day, we asked our Beads of Courage Members to help us honor their incredible dads or someone who is like a dad to them! Enjoy this video featuring the submissions of our Honored BOC dads! https://youtu.be/ZfF1Syl6j8E

Leading up to this special day, we asked our Beads of Courage Members to help us honor their incredible moms or someone who is like a mom to them! Enjoy this video of the submissions of our Honored BOC Moms! https://youtu.be/7jcGaNHa2gk?si=FTlzfn6ptLg3tXsd