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Project B.E.A.R. has many exciting things in the works.

Check this page often for information on new events, updates, and releases.
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We are excited to announce the arrival of our new bears!

To better support grieving families, we now offer 8" and 12" Pouch Bears!
These bears are designed in the same style as our Baby Loss Bears but have a discreet zipper pocket in the back, making them ideal for holding keepsakes or adding weight for comfort.
8" Pouch Bears are available free of charge to our hospital and community partners and can also be purchased by individual families in our online shop.
12" Pouch Bears provide extra space for keepsakes or added weight and are available for purchase exclusively through our website. Hospital and community partners interested in receiving 12" Pouch Bears by donation can contact us through our form.
Each Pouch Bear is partially stuffed and shipped with an empty pouch, giving families the option to customize their bear in a way that best supports their grief journey.
Our Early Loss Bears are now 6 inches instead of 5 inches for individual families who have experienced miscarriage or early pregnancy loss. Hospitals and community partners will continue to receive our 5" Early Loss Bears.
We will continue to provide our fully stuffed 8" Baby Loss, NICU, and Infertility Bears to families and community partners.

If you are waiting on a free bear, please note:

Free bear requests are a two-step process!

If you filled out the Request a Free Bear Form, you are now on our waitlist.
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
Please keep an eye out for this email from us, and bear in mind the higher-than-normal wait times.

Shipping Update

Due to the recent increase in tariffs, the cost of importing our bears has risen significantly. In order to preserve our current supply and ensure we remain operational while we work to finalize our next large bear order, we will be slowing down the rate at which we send out bears.
Please know: we are not ending our free bear program. Your comfort matters deeply to us, and our mission to support grieving families remains unchanged. This adjustment will allow us to continue fulfilling that mission sustainably.
If you are in a position to help, every donation, no matter the amount, goes directly toward getting bears into grieving arms. We are so grateful for your understanding and continued support.

Project B.E.A.R.'s Timeline

Pouch Bears

September 2025

Project B.E.A.R. now offers Early Loss Bears for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage or early pregnancy loss.

Early Loss Bears

November, 2024

Project B.E.A.R. now offers Early Loss Bears for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage or early pregnancy loss.

NICU Bears

November, 2021

Project B.E.A.R. now offers NICU Bears for families with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

New Office

July, 2021

Project B.E.A.R. now has an official address in North Wales, Pennsylvania!

Bereavement Cards

July, 2021

Project B.E.A.R. now offers a variety of Bereavement and sympathy cards n our shop.

Infertility Bears

July, 2021

Project B.E.A.R. now offers Infertility Bears to those facing infertility or difficulties expanding their family.

Online Shop

July, 2021

Project B.E.A.R. now has an Ecwid storefront on our website.

Non-Profit Status

April, 2011

Project B.E.A.R. officially became a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.

Project B.E.A.R. Began

September, 2009

Project B.E.A.R. officially began sending free bears to grieving families.

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