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Since the Big Hero, Little Hero® Program began in 2002, we have donated over 13,000 Teddy Bears to police, fire, and rescue stations across the country. Click here to see our growing list of organizations that have benefited from the Big Hero, Little Hero® Program.
Testimonials
"A teddy bear can be the difference between a crying child and a calm child, not just in their actions but in their eyes. It is a way of managing the child's condition. By keeping their stress down, we can better manage the chances of shock. We can't stop bad things from happening, but we can show that we care."
- Chris Novack, Waters, Michigan Volunteer Firefighter
"When we need to give a Teddy Bear to a child, it's most likely in a traumatic situation. The Teddy Bear helps to relieve some of the child's stress by getting them to focus on something positive and comforting, allowing us to do our job."
- St. Michael's Rescue Medic Leslie Lindquist
"Giving a special Teddy Bear to a child who has lost everything in a fire can provide tremendous comfort. The Friend for Life program will help heal the wounds of children affected by tragedy."
- Burlington Assistant Fire Marshal Tom Middleton
"Teddy bears are soothing and comforting to a child. When a police officer, carrying a gun and badge, deals with an incident involving a child, if he or she is equipped with a Teddy Bear, it can soften the impact of the officer and help to calm the child and perhaps the situation."
- Burlington Police Lt. Emmet Helrich
"The kids are usually frightened during a house fire and no one has time to grab something like a favorite stuffed animal, so the ability to give them a Teddy Bear will help to calm the child so we can find out relevant information. Plus a Teddy Bear can be something that a child can hang on to to help them when rebuilding their lives."
- Essex Junction Fire Fighter Eric Fenton
"Children that have been traumatized by a crash or injury find great comfort when given a bear."
- Vermont State Police Sgt. William Merritt
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