Completing a difficult treatment, taking a special trip with loved ones, enjoying a memorable time of joy and hope, experiencing the day you learn you’re in remission: For patients navigating a cancer journey, these are just some of the countless moments that signify their strength and determination. At Avera, we never want them to forget how strong they truly are.
That’s why we launched the Journey Beads project, to provide our patients and their loved ones with a beautiful memento to carry with them when they need a little extra support and love. Patients and families can choose from a wide selection of beads, which are strung together to make a bracelet or keychain that they can take home.
“The journey bracelet was fun to make because it makes me proud to see what I have accomplished and the path I have gone through,” said Avera patient Menetta Rassel. “When others see the bracelet, I want it to inspire them to keep going and to not lose hope.”
The Journey Beads program was funded by generous gifts from Avera Foundation donors, along with a grant through the South Dakota Community Foundation — once again demonstrating the remarkable compassion and support of our entire Avera community.
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