How it works
Special Bear Friend’s
Making a bear friend is fun and easy
Children and adults of any age can enjoy a fun activity that brings new meaning to a Special Bear Friend because it is made with love. We all have fond memories of a special huggable toy from our childhood that brought happiness and comfort, a special friend that we may even still have with us today. Our mission is to help as many sick children as possible hug a Special Bear Friend today and always remember how it made them feel.
How your bear gets to a sick child in hospital
Example of Corporate Sponsor Image
To sponsor a bear friend all you have to do is select your favourite bear friend, choose an outfit and give him/ her a name. We will then give it straight to a sick child in hospital.
If you are a corporate sponsor, you will receive many PR and marketing benefits with your sponsorship package. Your bear will also be delivered with a personalised birth certificate with your company name on it. We ask that you post your social media post that we make, to show your support as a Business With A Heart. We will post on our social media platforms as well. You will also receive a certificate of thanks.
For personal giving, we will send you an Instagram tag, if you provide us with information.
Know that your kind act will brighten the day of a little warrior.
How to make your own special bear friend
Select your favourite bear friend, choose an outfit and we will send you a complete “make your own” bear friend pack. The pack contains a bear skin, a satin make a wish heart, cotton stuffing, a full costume plus a birth certificate for you to fill out, all presented in a draw-string carry bag.
Making the bear is easy - just use your hands or a wooden spoon to feed the cotton stuffing into the bear's body and then make a wish and place the heart inside the bear. Simply zip up your bear and he / she is ready to be dressed. Don’t worry, we will not leave you hanging. For full step-by-step instructions click here.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Make Special Bear Friend’s as a Team Building Activity
Looking for an interactive, purposeful Team Building activity that makes a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable communities?
Your team has the opportunity to engage in this fun, interactive, purposeful activity of making teddy bears for sick children in hospital. Be inspired by guest speakers who have overcome adversity through medical challenges, whilst your team works together to make bears. This activity promises to stimulate deeper conversations among team members, enhancing team cohesion and fostering positive mental health practices in the workplace.
Perfect for teams and companies of all sizes!
Community Group Meet-Ups
Are you looking to connect with individuals who have directly or indirectly been impacted by serious health conditions?
These community groups bring together individuals from all walks of life who have been impacted by various life-threatening conditions. If you are someone with a condition, or care for a loved one with a condition, or simply want to support these individuals- these community groups are for you.
Our aim is to:
Reduce Isolation in the Community
Raise Awareness and Support People Living, or Impacted by life-threatening conditions.
Normalise Conversations surrounding Health Challenges and the stigma of ‘needing to get through it on your own’
Provide Individuals Living with a condition the confidence to share their story and be supported on their journey
If this is you, or a loved one, or someone you know, bring them along to our next event. We all need a friend to pull us out of our own way.
Hospital Visits and Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a way to give back and make a purposeful difference in the lives of sick children and adults?
We are looking for volunteers to assist with spreading joy, hope, and comfort to sick children and adults. There are various opportunities to get involved, whether it’s assisting at events; visiting children to hand out teddy bears; or making teddy bears with our Elderly communities. There is something for everyone.
Reach out today to enquire about our available Volunteer roles.