Volunteers sew teddy bears for hospitalized children

Velvet Spicer//March 27, 2018//

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Resident volunteers from Legacy at Willow Pond will get together this week to continue a tradition that started more than a decade ago.

Nearly two dozen residents and other community volunteers will gather Friday to sew teddy bears to comfort young patients at UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital.

As part of the Friends of Strong volunteer effort, the Legacy community has created more than 16,000 teddy bears for the children who have been treated at Golisano.

“Our Legacy at Willow Pond volunteers share their time and talent in so many ways and I am delighted that their efforts have reached the significant milestone of more than 16,000 teddy bears,” said Willow Pond executive director Michelle Kennison in a statement. “Our vision is to create extraordinary communities where people thrive, and the donation of these bears is the perfect example of making a meaningful connection to the youngest patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital.”

Friends of Strong supports the teddy bear project through sourcing the materials, delivering the teddy bears and ongoing volunteering.

“We strive to create the most comfortable health care experience for everyone we serve,” said Friends of Strong director Sandy Arbasak. “Helping coordinate the work of this generous, dedicated community group is one of our favorite ways to bring that comfort to our patients and families.

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