An unexpected connection between a Beads of Courage volunteer and a young heart warrior reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a lasting impact. When Nancy Fay sits down at her sewing machine in Tucson, Arizona, she often imagines a child choosing one of her colorful, handmade Beads of Courage bags. […]
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Beads of Courage was honored to be a guest on Meet the Bead Podcast! Meet the Bead brings bead lovers together one interview at a time and we were so excited to talk about our Beads of Courage program and how they are never just tiny beads. Listen and learn about the Beads of Courage
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For some, an act of courage means crossing the finish line. For children facing serious illness, it can mean simply making it through another day of treatment. This year, Beads of Courage will once again bring those two kinds of courage together as a charity partner of El Tour de Tucson. Founded in Tucson in
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Grief is deeply personal. There is no roadmap for it, no timeline to follow, and no moment when someone can simply decide they are finished grieving. It changes from day to day and sometimes from moment to moment. At its heart, grief exists because love exists. Throughout my years as a Certified Child Life Specialist,
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Happy Birthday, Jerry! Celebrating the music and legacy of Jerry Garcia. Featuring: Live music from Legion of Mario + Half a Mile from Tucson Shakedown Street Vendor Village Immersive stage visuals $1 charity fee supports Beads of Courage, bringing courage, hope, and joy to children facing serious illness. 16+ // under 16 must be accompanied
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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