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Default Glass Bead Donations 101: Who What Where When How

Here is helpful information about bead donations to Beads of Courage:

Who:
Anyone can donate beads!

What:
Any kind of bead can be used in one way or another. Glass, clay, polymer, seed bead, manufactured, etc.

1. Artisan-made glass beads are used as "Act of Courage" beads which are special beads that kids get to choose for special courageous acts during treatment. They can be any design or size.

2. Glass artisan-made purple hearts are used to signify end of treatment and are always needed.

3. Glass artisan-made butterfly beads are for parents who have lost a child. Please make sure they are visually appealing and durable...no delicate thin edges/wings or other delicate protruding parts like antennae. We want them to last forever and be something that a parent would want to wear and look at. Vertical holes, wire-wrapped are preferred, however all are accepted, wrapped or not.

Where:
ALL beads donated to Beads of Courage should be sent to Headquarters in Tucson:

Beads of Courage
10501 E. Seven Generations Way
Suite 161
Tucson, AZ 85747

(new address as of 4/5/11)

When:
Whenever you get them!

How:
Make sure all glass beads are annealed and holes are clean. No sharp edges or delicate areas that could break easily. Please do not use exposed reduction glass or exposed metallic surfaces.

Package safely and securely and make sure to include your contact information so Beads of Courage can send you a thank you letter.
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