There are sad events in life that turn into goodness for others. Gabi’s Bears is a case in point. It started as a local fundraiser in a small Massachusetts town, after cancer had taken Gabi away. Buy a bear to be given to a pediatric patient and donated to MGH (Mass General Hospital).
The fundraiser was so successful that the two women who made the bears decided to do more. They made countless bears. It was a labor of love.
Over fifty bears were initially delivered to MGH. These heroes will be delivering more, in bunches of fifty, every few months.
And all those bears go into the arms of children who need a lovey, want to hug and love a bear.
At school, bears and loveys are important for children. They are the ‘go to’ at nap time and when things aren’t going well. I have a great understanding and respect for loveys. They can make all the difference in the world for a child.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
That’s a great thing to do. We have many similar schemes over here. People always love to help kids in hospitals.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank goodness there are people who help children. Best to you, Pete.
That’s beautiful.
It really is, Sue.
So wonderful, Jennie! ❤
I squeezed one of the bears. ❤️❤️❤️
what a beautiful initiative from such a sad loss.
Indeed!
Heartwarming!
Thank you! I felt the same way.
My pleasure.
🙂
That’s such a beautiful act of kindness.
I really is, Dan!
What a lovely idea, Jennie. The bears are gorgeous.
I think so, too. Thank you, Robbie.
What huge hearts!
Indeed!
Wonderful idea, Jennie. I love those bears.
It certainly is, John. I can’t believe how many kinds of bears they make.
Amazing
This was beautiful, Jennie.
Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, Hook. Thanks for stopping by.
So beautiful and such an excellent 👍 👍 initiative
Very much so!
For sure
Very kind and thoughtful of those women to make all those bears. I’m sure they brought a lot of comfort to needy kids.
I completely agree, Anneli. Wonderful!
What a sweet idea. Everyone needs a cuddly bear from time to time and sick children especially. I am sure Gabi is smiling down at them.
Aww… I bet Gabi is smiling down at these ladies. Thank you, Darlene.
Such a beautiful story. Some people are so kind.
If only more people had the kindness these ladies have. Thanks, Opher!
Lovely!
It really is, Bette. Thank you!
It is so nice to know about the local heroes!
It really is, Pam. 🙂
Jennie, that is a wonderful post and wonderful heroes!
Thank you, Charles. They are true heroes.
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Here is a beautiful post from Jennie, the extraordinary teacher!
Thank you, Charles!
How wonderful! Thank you for sharing:))
My pleasure, Sarah. 🙂
That’s so wonderful!
I couldn’t agree more, Deborah. They are angels at work.
Such a sweet story, Jennie. One of the many I read about people stepping out of their pain to bring joy to others in memory of a loved one. I love the bears. No matter what you see on the news, you see the goodness in the world. Thanks for sharing this. Sending Thanksgiving hugs.
I feel exactly the same way, Marlene. People who go above and beyond to do good things for others are heroes, and they should be the stories on the news. The bears are adorable, I’d love to be a fly on the wall when a child gets one. ❤️
I’m so glad that you decided to write about this sweet story, Jennie. We shouldn’t bury our heads in the sand when things around us are wrong, but there is so much good in the world as well. Kudos to these ladies for bringing joy to children in the most challenging of situations.
Hear hear, Pete! We can’t hide the wrong, and we should always bring joy to others, especially children, whenever we can. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Pediatric cancer is so cruel, anything that can bring a bit of comfort is a blessing. And to think, each one of those many, many bears keeps the memory of Gabi alive.
You said it very well, Liz. Thank you.
You’re welcome, Jennie.
What a wonderful and hearttouching story, Jennie! A well done work, with many postive aspects for the future.
Definitely, Michael! Many thanks.
the Teddy bear is a common figure we as children grow up with. I love the story behind it as well!
Teddy’s bear.
It really is a universal love for children. I’m glad you loved the story behind i!
I always say that heroes cast all sorts of shadows.
Indeed!