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Beads of Courage -- Discussion for all things Beads of Courage; the only not-for-profit, arts-in-medicine program putting to use the talents of glass beadmakers to uplift children dealing with life threatening illnesses, their families and the people who care for them. Families, clinicians and artists alike are welcome to join in! (Thank you to Lampwork Etc. for supporting Beads of Courage and helping to foster communication!) PHOTOS OF INDIVIDUALS OR CHILDREN ONLY ALLOWED WITH THEIR SPECIFIC CONSENT.

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Old 2017-06-20, 7:53am
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After many years of service to Beads of Courage I have concluded that it is time for me to retire from my post as Director of Bead Donations. I still fully support both the organization and the mission and I intend to continue my own donations on a (hopefully) more regular basis. I just feel that it is time for someone new to move up to take my place. In all honestly I think that working with Beads of Courage has been one of the best things that I have ever done in my life. I'll still be around as an advisor on technical issues so I'm not leaving, just stepping more into the background.
Keep up the good work out there!

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Old 2017-06-20, 10:15am
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Thank you for all you have done Robert!
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Old 2017-06-20, 1:26pm
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Aye, Thank You for Your Service Sir.

It is most likely going to take at least two to replace you.
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Old 2017-06-20, 1:38pm
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Well done for all the years of service. Great organization and I hope they continue to thrive. Glad you will get some more time to spend doing other things that you love.
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Old 2017-06-20, 3:01pm
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Thank you for all you have done!
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Old 2017-06-20, 8:54pm
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Thank you for all you've done and will continue to do for the children.
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Old 2017-06-22, 10:08am
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You've been a great asset! Sorry to see you go.
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Old 2017-06-22, 10:26am
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Thanks for everything!
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Old 2017-06-22, 12:35pm
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Awe, bittersweet I'm sure. Thank you for your work, It's a great cause, run by great people.

Enjoy your extra free time!!
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Old 2017-06-22, 2:19pm
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Thank you for your years of dedicated service!
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Old 2017-06-26, 6:20am
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Thanks to everyone for your kind words. This was an extremely difficult decision to make. I'm hoping to soon have more time for making beads for the kids. Full support for Jean and her team - great work done by great people - and all of you as well. You have given so much!
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Old 2017-06-29, 8:23am
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Many thanks, Robert, for all the time and effort you've put into BOC so far. Enjoy making those beads in this new chapter of your life.
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Thank you for your time, devotion and service.
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Thank you for all that you have done!

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Thank you Robert. Your work has been much appreciated!
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Old 2017-07-16, 1:30pm
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Thankyou, Robert. You will be missed. Have fun making BOC beads!
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