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Plymouth launches teddy bear appeal to support children entering care
Overview
Foster for Plymouth has launched a city-wide appeal to collect at least 550 brand-new teddy bears and soft toys by the end of November. The campaign aims to provide comfort and reassurance to children and young people who enter care unexpectedly with few belongings. Donated toys will be placed in a special Bear Adoption Room for children to choose from, with donors asked to give each bear a name.
Key points
- Foster for Plymouth aims to collect at least 550 brand-new teddy bears and soft toys by the end of November.
- The appeal ensures every child and young person currently looked after by the city council can receive a bear.
- Bears will be displayed in a Bear Adoption Room where children can choose a teddy and donors are asked to give each bear a name.
- Only new soft toys can be donated, with drop-off locations including Plymouth libraries and Ballard House.
- Schools, businesses and community groups are encouraged to organise collections for the campaign.