Hey, it’s Courage Tiger! Since it’s Tuesday, I'm taking a break from
my travels, but that has not stopped Michael Martinez. Michael first discovered
Beads of Courage when a family friend recommended that he carried beads at his
martial arts competitions. Michael has been carrying beads since 2013. He first
took beads to the ISKA US OPEN international martial arts competition in
Orlando, Florida, and then to the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan.
Ever since then Michael has brought beads all over the world with him.
Michael has taken beads to Miami, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and
Orlando, and not just to competitions. He has brought beads to Disney Parks
like Magic Kingdom and to the Coronado Resort. I asked him why he carries
beads, and he said, “I carry Beads to inspire the kids and let them know there
are people all around that are rooting for them! During training and practice I
feel like it's not just me going through the process but I feel like the future
bead recipient and I are going through it together. It adds a team aspect to
the whole journey.”
Thanks Michael for helping Make Courage Roar by carrying
beads! If you want to participate in Bead Challenge, you can also get a Carry a Bead and share your travels with us. That's all from me for today. I'm ready to hit the road and continue my trip tomorrow in Idaho.
Courage Tiger’s 2017 Road Trip is a feature of the 9th Annual Bead Challenge, a three-month nationwide fundraiser and beadraiser for Beads of Courage. As the official Beads of Courage mascot, Courage Tiger is visiting all 50 states to highlight the incredible work our organization does by sharing stories of our courageous members, families, clinicians, and the caring community of artists and supporters who make our vital work possible. Please get involved in Bead Challenge 2017 by visiting www.beadchallenge.org today. Sign up to PARTICIPATE as a fundraiser, CREATE glass beads, or DONATE to the cause. With your help, we can Make Courage Roar for kids coping with serious illness! Many thanks to Bead Challenge 2017 presenting sponsor Northwestern Mutual and supporting sponsor Soda Lime Times.
- Contributed by Cristal Rogers, Marketing and Communications Intern, Beads of Courage
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