The Vermont Teddy Bear Company launched the Big Hero, Little Hero^® Program in September 2002 to make sure children across the country have a Teddy Bear to hug when they need one the most.

 

Police, fire, and rescue personnel have found that Teddy Bears provide welcomed on-site and in-transit comfort to children involved in house fires, car crashes, and other traumatic events. Unfortunately, budget constraints severely limit the ability of police, fire, and rescue stations to carry sufficient Teddy Bear supplies on their vehicles. With more than 11 million children being transported for medical care each year by more than 75,000 emergency services, it is easy to see that there is an ever-growing need for these special rescue Teddy Bears.

 

Facilitated by The Vermont Teddy Bear Company and outside donations, the Big Hero, Little Hero^® Program was created to more effectively meet this need. Through the program, The Vermont Teddy Bear Company offers specially designed, 13" Teddy Bears to emergency service professionals around the country free of charge.

 

You can help, too, by participating in our "Buy 1, Give 1 " Program. For every specially designed Little Hero Bear purchased, we will donate one to an emergency service station in need.