This yearly celebration focuses the world’s attention on the amazing courage of children coping with serious illness, and raises funds Beads of Courage urgently needs to sustain our mission of hope and healing in more than 400 children’s hospitals in the US and internationally. All of September is World Beads of Courage Month and 2023 will also be our year-long 20th Anniversary celebration, as we commemorate the very first Beads of Courage program, piloted at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in February 2003.

The kids and teens we support at Beads of Courage overcome big obstacles every day while coping with cancer and other serious illnesses. This 5th Annual World Beads of Courage Day, let’s show our support by stepping up to help them overcome obstacles and together…

ARE YOU READY TO STEP UP AND TAKE COURAGE TO NEW HEIGHTS?

YOU can help RIGHT NOW before our 5th annual World Beads of Courage Day on Sept. 15th AND our 20th Year of Beads of Courage!

Post a pic or video on social media of yourself, your family, or your group raising a toast and Cheers to 20 Years with your BOC 20th anniversary tumbler; wearing your World Beads of Courage Shirt or proudly showcasing your Stepping Stones Pendant. Tag us @beadsofcourage!

Let’s all take courage to new heights as we step up for the courage of our honored members, families, clinicians, supporters, donors, and friends around the world. On World Beads of Courage Day 2023, we can all be a “stepping stone” for courageous kids overcoming big obstacles!