Project B.E.A.R. sends free teddy bears to families in the U.S. who've experienced the loss of a baby, are facing infertility, or have a child in the NICU and to the hospitals and organizations that support them.
Project B.E.A.R. was founded in memory of Jeremiah Joseph Spering, who was stillborn at 37 weeks on April 17, 2008 & Vincent Joseph Spering, who was born June 2, 2009 and passed away June 15, 2009.
We draw strength from our son’s namesake verse Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The knowledge that we will one day hold our children again fills us with hope.
We in turn endeavor to provide some comfort to those who suffer a similar loss and let them know they are not alone.
Project B.E.A.R. sends free teddy bears to families and organizations who request them. Our bears provide tangible comfort and support to families navigating the challenging path of loss, infertility, or a NICU journey.
Anyone suffering the pain of a child's absence is welcome to a bear.
8" Pouch Bears are currently unavailable as we work on updating the design to better meet the needs of the families we serve. All other bear styles continue to be available as usual, and we appreciate your patience during this transition.
If you filled out the Request a Free Bear Form, you are now on our waitlist. When we’re preparing to ship your bear, you’ll receive an email with a private link to the Bear Confirmation Form, where we collect your address and confirm your bear type. Free bear requests are a two-step process.
We are currently experiencing a high volume of orders and are sending out bears as quickly as our budget allows. While our bears are always provided free of cost, any donation, no matter the amount, helps us minimize wait times and continue supporting families in need.
