More and more countries are now using the Bravery Cord®. This necklace supports children throughout their treatment, with each bead representing a specific procedure, event, or test. The beads are strung together to create a unique story for every child. The necklace has existed in the Netherlands for nearly twenty years. Based on pedagogical research, the Dutch Childhood Cancer Association launched it in 2006, inspired by a similar initiative in the United States.
A beautiful concept
Because the Bravery Cord® is such a beautiful concept, we want to share it with as many countries as possible. Our wish is that every child with cancer, wherever they are in the world, can create their own Bravery Cord®. All countries can order the necklace from the Association for a nominal fee. They are responsible for its promotion and distribution within their own country. The intellectual property remains with the Association.
Thirteen countries
The Bravery Cord® is now available for children with cancer in thirteen countries. The map shows where. Suriname and Norway will be joining soon.
- The Netherlands:Kanjerketting®
- Iceland: SÖGUÞRÁÐUR
- Denmark:SuperSnøren
- Austria:Mut-Perlen
- Germany:Mut-Perlen
- Scotland: Rainbow Trail
- Belgium:Kanjerketting®
- Sweden:Supersnöret
- Switzerland:Kanji
- Italy:perledi coraggio
- Curaçao:kadena di héroe
- Luxembourg: Le collier deshéros
- Portugal: ‘FioAcreditaràs Cores’.
Do you have ideas for sharing the Bravery Cord® with another country? If so, please get in touch at: kanjerketting@kinderkankernederland.nl
Children from Portugal:
“I loved the thread because it reflects our journey through such an important stage in our lives – it makes the whole experience so much more fun!”
“The thread brought a new colour to this journey, a really cool and fun idea to follow us through to the end. A unique thread, for each unique child! Thank you!”
Nurse from Portugal
“The idea is super cool, I liked it from the beginning. And the kids love it when they come asking us for more pieces.”
The Bravery Cord® is an initiative of Vereniging Kinderkanker Nederland (The Dutch Childhood Cancer Association).
Mrs. Annemieke Griffioen (from the Netherlands)
Email address: kanjerketting@kinderkankernederland.nl
