Laken's Bears were inspired by the loss of our daughter Laken Taylor Johnson who was born extremely premature at 22 weeks and 4 days on April 8, 2010 weighing a very tiny 12 oz and 11 inches long. After months of grieving and looking for support and resources on our own, we found that giving back helped heal our hearts the most. It was then that Laken's Bears were created.
Laken's Bears is a non-profit organization working with other organizations to help get teddy bears into memory boxes for grieving families. Our goal is to team up with as many organizations as possible and get our teddy bears into their memory boxes so that families won't have to leave a hospital empty handed.
The idea of Laken's Bears is to get donations to help purchase these bears. If each person sponsors a Laken's Bear for $2 each or donates 6-7 inch bear(s), we can make a difference! Each bear that you sponsor or donate, that teddy bear is memory of your loved one and will carry a card in his or her memory. You may sponsor or donate as many teddy bears as you would like. Although a teddy bear may seem simple, it's healing powers are amazing!
Example of the card that is attached to each Laken's Bear
Each card will read, "This Laken's Bear is sponsored by the family of angel _________ born __________.
May this teddy bear bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time"
Each sponosor will also receive an 5x7 certificate of appreciation and an Angel Penny for your generosity because without you, none of this would be possible!
Example:
I'll Love You Forever,
I'll Like You For Always,
As Long As I'm Living,
My Baby You'll Be.
-Robert Munsch
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