Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Support organization

Beads of Courage

Families may receive Beads of Courage through a participating treating facility, request Beads at Home when the hospital program is unavailable, or order a sibling-support kit.

About this organization

Provides innovative arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with serious illness, their families, and clinicians.

Arts-in-medicine nonprofit using beads and guided activities to support children, teens, siblings, and families coping with serious illness.

Programs that may help

Peer And Emotional Support

B-ALL in scope Open

Beads at Home

Beads mailed to your home to mark treatment, replace missing beads or remember your child.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

B-ALL in scope Open

Sibling Program

A free sibling kit with a guidebook, facilitator guide, welcome kit, name beads and eight activity bead kits.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.