{"product_id":"summer-bead-of-the-season-2026","title":"Summer Bead of the Season 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer Bead of the Season, part of the 2026 Bead of the Season Collection. Hand-crafted to support the mission of Beads of Courage by award-winning glass bead artist and Beads of Courage Hall of Fame artist: Donna Conklin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease not color bead received will vary, each one is unique! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eArtist inspiration: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My lampwork shell beads are an exploration of the ocean’s quiet perfection. Using molten glass and a direct flame, I capture the delicate ridges and coastal hues of the ocean. Each one crafted to bring the serene, grounding energy of the sea to those who wear it.” \u003c\/em\u003e- Donna Conklin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout the Artist: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I'm a lifelong artist and have been a glass bead maker for over 20 years. Born and raised in the beach cities of California, my inspiration usually comes from the colors of the ocean and beaches.\"- \u003c\/em\u003eDonna Conklin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bead of the Season 2026 Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series offers an exclusive, limited-edition, artist-made glass bead, commissioned by Beads of Courage. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 100 beads are available each season! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads of Courage helps children with serious illness RECORD, TELL and OWN their stories of COURAGE through the use of colorful beads that become tangible\u003cbr\u003eand visual symbols to commemorate treatment milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bead tells a story of courage, honor and hope. The mission of Beads of Courage, Inc. is to provide innovative Arts-in-Medicine programs that improve the quality of life of children coping with cancer and other serious illnesses.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEADS OF COURAGE - STS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50403422011585,"sku":"STS_M_BOTS_Summer2026","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/3784\/6977\/files\/SummerBOTS20261.png?v=1783981392","url":"https:\/\/shoptosupport.beadsofcourage.org\/products\/summer-bead-of-the-season-2026","provider":"BEADS OF COURAGE - STS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}