Bear Pals
Bear Pals is an organization dedicated to making teddy bears for children overseas who are alone and could use a friend. Having a stuffed toy acts as someone they can talk to, love, and in their eyes, love them back as well, thereby improving their well-being. The bears are knitted or crocheted, and then donated to Canadian Food for Children, a reputable charity that sends out crates of food, clothing and other necessities to areas in Africa, South American and the Philippines. Our informal meetings are a great opportunity to relax, socialize, and ‘bear-make’, (or learn how!)
So, if you know how to knit, care to crochet or would like to learn, contact us for more information! (No experience necessary; supplies and instructions provided)
Co-Presidents: Vivian Ly or Lydia Yeung
Contact: vicbearpals@hotmail.com
Facebook group: Bear pals
Meetings: Thursdays, 5-6pm in the Wymilwood Copper Room, (2nd floor at the end of the hall)
June 5th, 2009 -Bears sent to Sierra Leone, El Salvador
January 8, 2009 - Bears sent to Sierra Leone