YEARLY PROJECT – Beads of Courage – turned in yearly in October/November
In 2025 we delivered over 60 boxes to the Beads of Courage program. Our goal for 2026 is over 70 boxes!
We’re asking members to turn lidded boxes for children through the Beads of Courage program. Through this program children receive unique beads that represent procedures or treatments during a serious illness. For example, they might receive a red bead for each blood transfusion, a yellow bead for each night in the hospital, a star bead for surgery or a white bead for chemotherapy. Their collection of beads becomes a tangible record of their journey. You can pick up a ceramic “Beads of Courage” bead to be inserted on the knob of your lid at the AWA monthly meetings or request from the treasurer. Find out dimensions and more information below and at the Beads of Courage website.
The club delivers boxes to the headquarters for them to disperse to children around the world. Questions? Contact Richard (Dick) Jones, AWA member and Vice President on the AWA Board.