Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont Teddy Bear Company announces a special fundraiser for Valentine’s Day to benefit Make-A-WishVermont: bidding on a custom-made Teddy bear named One-of-a-Kind Sweetheart Bear. “This Bear is special in so many ways,” says Bear Brand Manager Abigail Temeles. “She’s the only one of her kind, and she brings a lifetime of love this Valentine’s Day while supporting a charity we are very passionate about. We are really proud of this Bear.”
One-of-a-Kind Sweetheart Bear features lilac eyes, cream faux mink fur, and an Elizabethan-inspired, Baroque-pink brocade gown accented in silk and Venetian lace. Her head is adorned with an organza fascinator edged in real pink pearls. The final touch is a personalized love note from the winner that will be placed in the back pocket of the pink Valentine she carries.Bidding is open now on eBay.
“Our Custom Bear Seamstress hand-stitched every detail – this Bear is a work of art and devotion,” says Temeles.
JamieHathaway, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Vermont, is also excited about One-of-a-Kind Sweetheart Bear. “There’s only one of these Bears, and to know that she’s going to bring love and happiness to a Vermont Teddy Bear customer and also to a Wish Kid really exemplifies the meaning of Valentine’s Day.”
“Giving back to our communities is one of the core principles of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company,” says Bill Shouldice, CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear. “We love being a part of events like this and look forward to participating in many more.”
If you or someone you know is interested in bidding on One-of-a-Kind Sweetheart Bear, information can be found here: http://www.vermontteddybear.com/15-one-of-a-kind-sweetheart-bear.
About Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Since 1981, Vermont Teddy Bear Company has been producing premium, handmade teddy bears in their Vermont, USA facility. All Bears are guaranteed for life and are stuffed using 100% recycled materials. For more information about Vermont Teddy Bear, please visitwww.vermontteddybear.comor call(800)829-2327(BEAR).Please follow Vermont Teddy Bear on social media. Share your Bear story with #LoveIsInTheBEAR and #ShareYourStory.
About Make-A-Wish® Vermont
Make-A-Wish Vermont grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Since receiving funding in 1989, Make-A-Wish Vermont has granted over 750 wishes to children all across the state. Learn more atvermont.wish.org.