Post by FU73 on Nov 1, 2023 10:26:17 GMT -5
Celebrating 25 years of "Bear Hugs" in 2023!
Celebrating 25 Years of “Bear Hugs!”
In December of 1999, the Office of Alumni Relations at Fairfield University kicked-off what would come to be known as the annual “Teddy Bears with Love” Drive. Today, our Student Alumni Association continues to proudly spearhead this effort!
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of alumni, families, students, employees, and friends of Fairfield University, have been donated over 25,000 teddy bears (and stuffed animals) to dozens of children’s hospitals and charities not only in Connecticut, but across the country. This year, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this award-winning program. And, as with every year, we need your help to continue this great tradition and make this our biggest collection yet!
Regional collection events will take place in the coming weeks in our alumni chapters across the country. For more information on times, dates and locations check back here on our official website and/or keep your eyes open for emails to events in your area.
Donations may also be dropped off (M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or mailed directly to the Office of Alumni Relations at the address below.
Fairfield University
Alumni House
ATTN: Teddy Bears with Love Drive
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
We ask that all bears being mailed to or dropped off on campus be received by Monday, December 11.
As many of our donation points are hospitals/emergency rooms where donations go directly to children with compromised health, it is imperative that donations be new/with tags, and if possible, in their original packaging. We regrettably cannot accept any gently-used donations even with tags. We ask that you please use your discretion and donate accordingly. If you wish to donate gently/prior-used stuffed animals, we recommend contacting your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, and/or animal shelters. Please do not send/deliver to Fairfield University at the risk of being mixed up with new donations. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have any questions regarding Teddy Bears with Love, please contact:
Student Alumni Association
fairfieldsaa@gmail.com
Teddy Bears with Love
Colleen McGinn
Student Alumni Association Advisor and Director of Alumni Engagement
cmcginn@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4280
www.fairfield.edu/alumni-and-friends/get-involved/teddy-bears-with-love/?utm_source=emma&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ff-ar-tbwl&utm_content=cta&utm_term=email-1+20231101