This particular bead was chosen to blast off into space on space shuttle Endeavors last mission. It successfully launched on the morning of May 16th. 39 beads were sent to space on behalf of Beads of Courage.
The Beads of Courage program is used at more than 90 children's hospitals worldwide, including the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
Children with serious illnesses are given a length of string along with letter beads that spell out their names. As they undergo their healing process, they receive beads that represent different treatments and milestones.
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