Email us: stopabuse@dayofthechild.org Operation Bear-Hug WANTED: Cuddly bears. Description: Height: Unknown ________________ Eyes: Yes Weight: Unknown _______________ Nose: Yes Clothing: Fur. Color varies. Subject uses multiple disguises. Ted E. Bear has been seen disguised as other animals. Go to 2003 Event Details 2000 Event Details Operation Bear-Hug Click to download the Operation Bear-Hug poster (pdf). Before Friday, December 1, 2000 we are asking concerned citizens all over the nation to donate a small or medium teddy bear to their local child abuse agency, shelter or hospital. This should be done in your own local community by organizing a drop-off point (for example, a Target store, WalMart, etc. - you MUST first get permission from a local business owner who can help you provide storage for the bears until Dec. 1st.). Then on December 1st a local ambassador (see ambassador list - volunteer to become a local ambassador in your local town) will pick up the bears and deliver them to a predetermined donation point (hospital, shelter, etc.). Some ambassadors have even contacted their local police or fire department with plans to donate the bears to patrol officers who often meet children who have been abused or who are in a tough domestic situation. If you already have an ambassador in your local area, please email them and ask them where the drop off point for bears is. We need ambassadors who would like to help. If you would like to start an Operation Bear-Hug in your town please download the provided 8.5x11 poster (which can be printed out on your computer) and post these signs around businesses in your local area. If you would like to be an ambassador in your local area please email us and let us know so we can provide you with more information. Thanks. We want to give special thanks to Teena Gordon, our Nebraska ambassador and Officer Kevin Bass with Bears on Patrol (our Detroit ambassador) for this exciting idea and concepts. If you prefer not to start a local bear drive but you DO want to donate a bear for a needy child, you may mail small and medium sized bears (new please) to: Ofc. Kevin Bass, Bears on Patrol Detroit Police Department - Seventh Precinct 3300 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48207-2382 Office: 313 596-5720 FAX: 520 752-8273 Help comfort a hurting child today with your donated bear.     Email Us! © 2006 - 1998 Day of the Child