Due to an overwhelming number of requests, there will be a longer-than-usual wait time for free bears. We appreciate your patience as we work as quickly as possible to fulfill each request with care.
We are nearly caught up on hospital requests. We’re sending out bears as quickly as our budget allows, and we truly appreciate your patience as we continue fulfilling these important orders.
If you would like to receive your bear sooner, and you have not yet received a free bear from Project B.E.A.R., consider expediting your request for priority shipping (see Shipping Update below).
To request a free bear, fill out the Free Bear Request Form with a valid email address to be put on our waitlist.
We will notask for your shipping address upon your initial request, so be sure to use an email you check frequently.
When we are preparing to ship your bear, you will receive an email with a private link to our Bear Confirmation Form. This is where we will collect your address and determine which type of bear you will receive.
Free bear requests are a two-step process. Please keep an eye out for this email from us, and bear in mind the higher-than-normal wait times.
Shipping costs have steadily increased over the last year, as a result, it will now cost $6 to expedite your free bear request (only for those who have not yet received any of our free bears). $6 is the minimum donation required to expedite your bear (this covers only the cost of shipping, and the bear remains free), but donations above and beyond are very much appreciated!
For donors making other requests, we are deeply grateful for your support and will do our best to minimize your wait time as well.
Wishing you comfort and warmth. With love, from Project B.E.A.R.
What Is Project B.E.A.R.?
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 teddy bears to hospitals as well as to individuals who request them, free of cost. Our bears provide tangible comfort & support to families navigating the challenging path of loss.
We also send bears to families with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & to those struggling with infertility. Anyone suffering the pain of a child's absence is welcome to a bear.
We believe that every child is a precious blessing, no matter how short their time with us and whether or not we got to hold them in our arms or just in our hearts.
If you would like to support Project B.E.A.R. to help us continue to provide free bears, simply click the button below.
To help, comfort & support grieving families that have lost a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or termination, or those who have a baby currently in the NICU, by giving them a teddy bear to honor their precious child.
To bring awareness to the reality of miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, infertility and premature birth.
To honor and remember babies who are lost to us.
To comfort those struggling with infertility.
To cultivate a community of caring & understanding.
