Vermont Teddy Bear raises record amount for Make-A-Wish Vermont

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Teddy Bear Company’s recently held Sweetheart Bear fundraiser has raised a record $7,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish Vermont. The fundraiser consisted of auctioning a hand-stitched One-of-a-Kind Sweetheart Bear, with all profits from the winning bid being donated to Make-A-Wish Vermont. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Sweetheart Bear will help bring love and beauty on a special day.

“We’re so happy to be able to support Make-A-Wish Vermont with the profits from our Sweetheart Bear,” says Bill Shouldice, Vermont Teddy Bear CEO. “She is as special as every one of Vermont’s Wish Kids and teddy bears love to make dreams come true.”

JamieHathaway, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Vermont, says, “We’re so thankful for the consistent support of Vermont Teddy Bear. This donation will mean so much to a Vermont Wish Kid and their family. Thank you Vermont Teddy Bear for making wishes come true!"

Make-A-Wish Vermont

Make-A-Wish Vermont grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. A wish is often the turning point in child’s recovery. Since 1989, Make-A-Wish Vermont has granted over 750 wishes. For more information, contact Casey McMorrow.