Amy's Rays of Sunshine is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded by Amy Steeves to pay forward the love and support that she received from her amazing community during her own bone marrow transplant in 2019. During a bone marrow transplant, patients undergo a prolonged period of isolation while their body is healing. The physical recovery can last for months and be an emotionally difficult and isolating time.
Amy’s Rays of Sunshine gives young adult patients at Duke who are starting their bone marrow transplant a box of 90 inspirational and caring messages so that they can have something to lift their spirits and brighten their day during this challenging 90-day period.
Make a friendship bracelet to remind a bone marrow recipient that they are cared for. Include a short note with a positive and/or funny message and sign it with your name and hometown (ie. Matt from Salt Lake City, UT). Please avoid saying things like "get well soon" and go with something generally positive like "Stay strong", "You are awesome", "I hope you have a good day", "You are amazing", or "You are brave"
Here are a few videos tutorials on making friendship bracelets:
