When a family gets the diagnosis that one of their children has cancer, their siblings very quickly feel like they have become less of a focus. This is often referred to as the forgotten child syndrome. The Beads of Courage Siblings Programme has been introduced to give those siblings the attention they deserve and remind them of their role within their family. They too are heroes in whichever way they chose to be part of their siblings’ cancer journey. They too want to have a purpose, know how they can have a positive effect on their sibling. These beads will support just that. Each bead represents a powerful animal, it draws comparisons between animals and aims. It gives the sibling the power to make a real difference. They are not forgotten about, but an important part of the families journeys together.
