Teddy Bear Artist

Disclaimer: We are simply notifying you of these organizations. In no way are we endorsing them, validating their actual existence, financial honesty, motives, or encouraging you to send donations in any way. We are not responsible for any type of illegal actions or fraud on the part of any charity listed here if it ever is discovered.

• Good Bears of the World www.goodbearsoftheworld.org/ Please help us place teddies into the arms of those who so desperately need love, reassurance and hope! Your tax deductible donation will make it possible for us to share the universal ambassador of love, our teddy bear, with those less fortunate than you. Please help us reach everyone to let them know how much we care! Posted at 3:33am on Thu, May 28 2009

• The Teddy Bear Foundation www.theteddybearfoundation.org/help.htm The baby Jenny was carrying was stillborn at six months, due to the rare chromosomal condition known as Edwards Syndrome. They called him Ted and, inspired by the little lad, made it their mission to help thousands of special needs children across Scotland. To date the money raised by the Foundation from charity golf events has provided horse riding lessons, toys and trips to Euro Disney for children with mental and physical disabilities. Posted at 3:37am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Teddy Bear Children Support www.teddybearchildsupport.com/index.htm Teddy Bear Children Support's purpose is to help raise funds for the small children's charities that find it difficult to raise funds for themselves. The reason's are mostly because they do not have the ability, education or enough funds in order to raise funds for themselves. So Teddy Bear Children Support focuses on helping these children's charities. Posted at 4:54am on Thu, May 28 2009

• The Teddy Charity www.teddycharity.co.uk/whatwedo.php The Teddy Charity was formed in 1998 when the founders realised there was no government funding or mechanism for medical equipment for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses being nursed at home. Without such equipment children in hospital cannot return to their families, freeing a hospital bed for another young patient (the operating cost of a single NHS bed has recently been estimated at more than Posted at 4:59am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Operation Teddy Bear operationteddybear.ca/HomePage.html The decision to fundraise for Camp Trillium was an easy one as our family has had the pleasure of attending this camp for 9 years now and it has been quite an uplifting experience. Fundraising for Camp Trillium is our family's way of trying to give back a little of what has been given to us. Camp Trillium is in Picton, Ontario and all the children who go to this camp from areas in Ontario will benefit from our fundraiser. Posted at 5:12am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation www.alexslemonade.org/home Fighting Childhood Cancer One Cup at a Time Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation evolved from a young cancer patient's front yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement to find a cure for childhood cancer. Since Alexandra "Alex" Scott (1996-2004) set up her front-yard stand at the age of four, more than $25 million has been raised towards fulfilling her dream of finding a cure for all children with cancer. Posted at 5:21am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Teddy Bears That Care Program teddybearsthatcare.org/ Our mission is simple, but very worthwhile- we help bring a smile to a child Posted at 5:25am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Teddy Bear Hospital www.tbhe.org.uk/ Teddy Bear Hospital is a health promotion project and registered charity (number SC038800) run by Edinburgh medical students for local primary school children Our aim is to teach children about health and healthcare through play. Teddy Bear Hospital Edinburgh is a branch of a national project, run by MEDSIN. Posted at 4:24am on Thu, May 28 2009

• The Teddies for Tragedies movement www.teddiesfortragedies.org.uk/indexabout.html Teddies for Tragedies is not a registered charity, it has no central organisation, no rules, regulations, or subscription fees. It is just a knitting (and crochet) pattern. Most British teddies go to Africa, eastern Europe and Asia, though not exclusively. How it began In 1986 a washable knitted teddy was added to a consignment of medicines going to a refugee camp in the Sudan. The doctors replied "These teddies do more good than the medicines. They cheer the children up, give them hope, and soon they are on the road to recovery" Teddy knitting began, a bag was added, increasing play value and In 1991, Teddies for Tragedies began in Guildford Surrey and there are now many branches throughout the country. Branches collect, check and pack teddies. They find locally supported, aid groups and charities, working with children in tragic circumstances, who would appreciate the gift of teddies for their children. Posted at 5:41am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Action Medical Research www.action.org.uk/get_involved/bring_your_bear Paddington bear is the star of one of Action Medical Research Posted at 5:56am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation www.bearnecessitiesteambear.org/ Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it. About Us: Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. (BNPCFI) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in late 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey, President. The foundation is named in memory of her eight year old son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who died after a courageous five and a half year battle with Wilms Tumor, a pediatric cancer. Posted at 4:47am on Thu, May 28 2009

• The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org/abouttbcf.html The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation was inspired by a three year old boy diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. Two years later, he suffered a relapse. One day his mother broke down in tears as she shared the hardships she and her family had faced. She spoke of unplanned and extended hospital stays, expensive medications, sometimes costing as much as $1,000.00 after insurance. Furthermore, she shared the dilemma of giving up her income in order to care for her son and accompany him on hospital stays. She also faced the fear of not knowing whether her son would live. She and her family were seemingly drowning because even though there was support it still was not enough assistance to help them during this difficult time. After this conversation I realized the great need for a support system for families with children suffering from cancer on the Central Coast. One year later, with the determination to assist families enduring similar if not the same situation, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation was born. Posted at 4:57am on Thu, May 28 2009

• The home of the Teddy Bear Festival www.greatellingham.org.uk/teddy.htm Teddy Bear Festival 2009 Schedule of Events July 4th - 19th 2009 event dates and times correct as of 25 April 09 but liable to change This years primary charity is E.A.C.H Quidenham East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) EACH supports families throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening conditions and complex healthcare needs. Posted at 5:06am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Teddies Sans Frontieres www.teddiessansfrontieres.org/ Teddies Sans Frontieres is not a registered charity, it has no central organisation, no rules, regulations, or subscription fees. It is just a knitting and crochet pattern and now a website. Internet myth says the project was started by the W.R.V.S. (Does anyone know the true story?) and that the first teddies went to Sudan in 1985 Posted at 6:23am on Thu, May 28 2009

• Bupa/Teddies Supporting Sarnelli www.justgiving.com/karenbarker The objective of the project iwas to help the orphanage in its quest to raise awareness of the problems of HIV and AIDS in Thailand, whilst bettering the lives of the children living there by building new facilities over a six week period. Community Connections plans to develop a sustainable relationship with the orphanage and encourage a stronger relationship with its BUPA business in Thailand. After returning from Sarnelli my life changed completely and I wake up each day thinking about the children and my new found friends. I am planning to return in Dec 09 with my son and friends to paint and restore some more of the orphanage and hopefully reunite with friends. I know you all supported me last year but am asking again if not cash maybe a raffle gift for my planned fund raising raffles.I thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Posted at 6:30am on Thu, May 28 2009

• The Joely Bear Appeal www.joelybear.org.uk/ The Joely Bear Appeal has three main aims. The Appeal was originally set up to provide facilities to make stays in hospital more comfortable for young cancer patients and their families. The Appeal now also makes grants for research into the treatment and detection of cancer on children. It also promotes the importance of giving blood and of registering on the Bone Marrow panel. Posted at 6:32am on Thu, May 28 2009