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'Treasure Life Beads' and 'Beads of Courage' provide a meaningful way for a small child to be able to describe their journey through various medical procedures. When someone asks them what they have been through or when they just want to look at their own journey it is all there. Each different bead has a different meaning, for example a red heart means "Pokes/Blood Work". For a list of different symbolic meanings of the beads follow this link, you can also order beads there. Treasure Life beads is a link to a page that describes many of the beads and what each one means.

Unusual and Interesting Vase and Bowl Pictures
To the brave warriors, to the children who endure so much. I hope boxes like these will help you on your journey.

Unusual and Interesting Vase and Bowl Pictures
This box is meant to store the beads of courage, the very symbols of their courage as they go through countless medical and emotional tests. Here is a link about the Stollery Children's Hospital program. And here is a link to the actual Stollery Children's Hospital program.

Unusual and Interesting Vase and Bowl Pictures
Here is another page that has a lot of information on beads of courage.

Unusual and Interesting Vase and Bowl Pictures
Beads have a long history of meaning with us, they were once used as money and for various religious and symbolic purposes. They are a touchable symbol that helps a child tell their story.