Becca Gladden was a beloved member of the Beads of Courage team for over 16 years. She supported the mission in many ways and was instrumental in growing the mission of Beads of Courage. Her sweet voice was a source of reassurance for our staff during many moments of challenge and celebration. She worked tirelessly […]

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.

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

Tucson Artist David Hamilton Honors Warrior Spirit of Beads of Courage Recipients with Inspiring Sculpture Donation For more than 20 years, Beads of Courage, a Tucson-based nonprofit organization, has boldly pursued our mission to make every day brighter for children receiving treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses. Beads of Courage programs utilize the healing

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

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,

We are currently experiencing a significant bead shortage, and we are doing everything we can to keep up. Your support today will help us replenish our bead supply so we can continue fulfilling urgent requests from hospitals nationwide.

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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

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