Teddy Bears for Kids
Sharing Comfort & Courage. One Teddy at a Time.
Since 1986, the Theodore Roosevelt Association’s Teddy Bears for Kids program has delivered more than 90,000 Teddy Bears to children receiving treatment in hospitals nationwide. Through relationships with over 55 hospitals and partnering organizations, Teddy Bears for Kids Program continues the legacy of compassion and courage embodied by President Theodore Roosevelt. Through the simple gift of a Teddy Bear, the program brings comfort and hope to children facing illness, trauma, or hardship across the nation. Each bear serves as a symbol of Roosevelt’s enduring spirit—reminding every child of their own courage and resilience.
Join us in carrying forward this tradition of kindness. Your support helps deliver comfort, courage, and care to those who need it most.
A Message from Jim Pehta - TRA Teddy Bears for Kids 2021!
Give a plush teddy bear today
Your donation will bring smiles to hospitalized children nationwide.
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Praise for Teddy Bears for Kids
From our affiliated hospitals, some of the premier pediatric institutions in the U.S.:
“There was a little girl who hadn’t talked for awhile and was down in the dumps. These sailors came in and made her smile.”- “The kids just had a fantastic time! Thanks so much for providing the bears!”
- “I can’t emphasize enough what it means to our underserved children in the Bronx to receive a new teddy bear that they can call their own.”
From our generous donors:
- “Donating a Teddy Bear to a sick child. It can’t get any easier than that.”
- “Giving a Teddy Bear to a sick child is a no brainer. How can anyone say no to contributing to such a worthy cause?”
- “BULLY on this wonderful idea—happy to help!”
- “I am happy to be able to support this cause; keep up the good work!”
The Real Teddy Bear Story
How did toy bears come to be named after President Theodore Roosevelt?
Read the Real Teddy Bear Story and find out.
Photo credit: Smithsonian Institution