4th Annual Share-a-Bear Project Kickoff
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Sep 11, 2015, Comments Off
Courtesy Brenda Medina,
Laredo, TX (Webb County) – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in collecting new stuffed animals for children in Laredo and Webb County.
The Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit will be holding the teddy bear drive during the 3rd Annual Share-a-Bear Project Kick-Off on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mall Del Norte in front of Build-A-Bear Workshop. The stuffed animals collected will be given to children who have experienced a traumatic event as a result of a crime and/or natural disaster.
The goal is to bring a smile to children during their time of crisis. The stuffed animals will not only be given to law enforcement officers to disburse, but also to first responders and hospitals in our community. During the kickoff, there will be child I.D. and other fun activities for children who donate to this great cause. Students who participate in this project will also receive five community service hours for each stuffed animal donated and one community service hour for each additional teddy bear donated, with a maximum of 40 hours. Build-a-Bear workshop will be providing coupons the day of the event.
