Beads of Courage® NorthStar Carry A Bead® Initiative

Carry a Bead^®  to encourage people in hospice care. Be a shining light for someone navigating one of life's big moments

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The Beads of Courage^®  NorthStar Bead - 

The BOC NorthStar Bead is a unique, handcrafted bead designed to commemorate the courage and resilience of individuals as they transition into hospice care. NorthStar Care Community and Beads of Courage aim to provide a visual and tangible symbol of connection and caring during end-of-life care. 

The Beads of Courage^® NorthStar Carry a Bead^® Initiative -  Offering a meaningful way for individuals, groups, and communities to show support for people in hospice care.  Participants can carry a BOC NorthStar Bead during significant personal moments—such as a marathon, a hike, or a special event—and return it with a note of encouragement. These beads and messages are then gifted to patients in hospice care, offering compassion and connection during difficult times. The Carry a Bead^® initiative is open to everyone, fostering a nationwide movement of compassion and solidarity. 

What is the Carry a Bead^® Initiative?  A fundraising program created by Beads of Courage, Inc. that supports the mission of Beads of Courage. Proceeds raised from the Beads of Courage® NorthStar Carry a Bead® initiative will be dedicated to programs and services for children, teens, and adults at the end of life. 

How does the Carry a Bead^® Initiative help people and Beads of Courage? Each time you Carry a Bead, you support the mission of Beads of Courage with your $25 donation AND send a shining light of support to people entering hospice with the bead you carry and return. The bead you return will be given to someone entering hospice.

Everyone can Carry a Bead! It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1) CARRY: Your CAB experience starts with a pair of matched beads with accompanying story card to carry or wear on an adventure big or small.

2) CONNECT: After your activity, return one bead along with your story card to be given to a person entering hospice.

3) COLLECT: Keep one bead to symbolize your shared strength. The more times you Carry A Bead, the more beads you will have for your own strand of support.