Comfort Bears for Kids

Teddy bears often provide comfort and ease anxiety for children in times of stress. They are sometimes buried with the children and are very important to recipients. To help navigate terminal illness and grief, children and their siblings at McMaster Children’s Hospital will be provided with a bear by a trained volunteer. The volunteer will ensure the child receives a new friend (the bear) to help them through their trauma. The bears will provide a warm hug, a symbol of support, someone who understands and will be there for them 24/7 during their journey.