Our Story

Brave Bella is a childhood cancer survivor proving that she can defy the odds and accomplish her dreams. She originally launched Brave Bella’s Bead Co. to save money for braces. Since then, Bella has surpassed her financial goal and continues making bracelets for her community and customers around the world.

Our Mission

When Bella was two years old, she was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that affects only 200 to 300 children each year. Within a week of her diagnosis, doctors removed her right eye, where the cancerous tumors were located, and gave her a prosthetic eye.

Bella has been cancer-free ever since and has gained national recognition for her persistence—hence the name “Brave Bella.” Her bracelet designs are largely inspired by her faith, which has helped her remain strong through every obstacle. She continues to visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for checkups, and her story has inspired other children with cancer to keep moving forward.

“You can do ANYTHING! No matter what you go through in life, never give up on your dreams or let someone tell you that you CAN’T do something!”

A portion of sales from all Brave Bella bracelets supports childhood cancer awareness and research. Giving back to the hospital that saved Bella’s life and raising awareness for childhood cancer are at the heart of Brave Bella’s Bead Co. Bella is deeply thankful for the support of her community and people across the country.

“Never give up! God is still writing your story, and you can trust Him. My favorite scripture is Romans 8:28: ‘And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.’ He can take everything bad and turn it around for good. That’s what He’s done for me, and He can do it for you too. Thank you to everyone for supporting Brave Bella’s Bead Co. Together, we are going to make an impact!”