About the Journey Bead Program
The Hematology/Oncology Journey Bead Program is designed to document and honor the journey that children take after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. The Journey Bead Program is an opportunity for children to tell their story using colorful beads as meaningful symbols of the many stops along their treatment path.
Children who wish to participate will receive a string and a keepsake box. Boxes are created and donated by the Tidewater Turners of VA. Additional colored and specialty beads, each representing a different aspect of care, will be available at appointments or while inpatient. Every time a child has a poke, procedure, admission, and more, they will be given a distinctive bead to add to their string. The string of beads will become a true testimony of the child’s individual experience with their chronic illness.
The Hematology/Oncology Journey Bead Program is supported through The Deitemeyer Family Fund.
Getting Started
For more information, talk to your child life team. Online request form coming soon.
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