Treasure Beads
For the young participants in the Treasure Bead program, life is measured not only by time but also by beads. It provides cardiac patients with a tangible way to represent their health journey for free.
Treasure beads provide patients with an avenue to document their treatment and talk about what they are going through.
Treasure Beads are now available to everyone
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, Treasure Beads are now available Canada wide with FREE shipping.
Document your Journey today!
The response from cardiac parents was immediate and overwhelming.
“It made a real difference to us to know that others understood what we are going through. It gave us real strength to face the uncertainty of our son having heart surgery at only one day old.”
– Luke Humphreys Edmonton, AB
How it started
The Treasure Beads program was launched in 2011 in an effort to connect with cardiac families and provide support during their challenging journeys.
We started at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton Alberta and in 2016 the program was introduced at Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital. The response from cardiac parents was immediate and humbling. We were so happy to be able to provide a service that could impact so many people. A year later we celebrated a significant milestone by welcoming the Misericordia Hospital and Grey Nuns Community Hospital as new Treasure Bead partners.
Treasure Life now serves children in any city, an accomplishment that we’re proud to celebrate.
Each time a patient undergoes a medical procedure, such as a needle, blood test or CT scan, the child receives a bead. Together, the beads form part of a chain.
Were thankful that the internet has connected us all.
Our Treasure Beads program impacts cardiac kids across Canada!
Our mission is to treasure cardiac children and support their journey. These programs help us achieve that goal.
Help us make a difference.