Healing Teddies Questions & Answers
 
What kind of teddy bear is qualified to become a Healing Teddy?  
Each teddy bear is qualified to become a Healing Teddy. Simply make sure it's in a size that is big enough to hug, approximately 7 inches or over.. If you see a teddy bear that smiles back at you when you look at him, then it's probably the one. What truly counts is the amount of love that you put in each teddy bear.
 
Will I know where my teddy bears and donations are going to?  
You will be personally informed to whom and where your teddy bears were given, and if there will be special stories related to the teddy bears and your personal contribution, you will be informed of this as well.
 
Can I send other stuffed toys besides teddy bears or you only accept teddy bear toys?
Healing Teddies organization mainly works with teddy bears; however, if you have other sweet stuffed toys, and you wish to send them, they will get a special name and role under the Healing Teddies names, such as Dr. Duckies for sweet yellow ducks that were donated by a store in the center of Israel. Similar names will be found for other stuffed animals; for example, Healing Puppy or Medical-Clown bear and that way they can become Healing Teddies, only with their own unique role and character.

I have beautiful teddy bears that I've had for some years. Will you also accept second hand teddy bears and second hand toys?  
It's always preferred to send new teddy bears because the people who receive Healing Teddies ® need clean and new teddy bears; For example, children who are hospitalized in the Hematoncologic unit in hospitals. However, if your teddy bears are in very good condition, a home will be found for them, too. Every few months, there will be prepared a big parcel to be given to Israeli children and families under the poverty line, via Israeli humanitarian organizations. For this important cause teddy bears and toys are needed too. Also, if you have almost brand new clothes to donate for this cause, you are welcome to send them as well, and they will be added to the big care-parcel. Again I'd like to stress that it's always better to send new toys and clothes.
 
I live in the United States and I would like to send teddy bears to you. Can you tell me about an affordable way I can purchase a large amount of teddy bears in US?
 There is one company by the name Rhode Island Novelty, which sells novelty toys at a very affordable price. They sell teddy bears in packs of 12 for a very low price. Please contact us before you choose and purchase the teddy bears, so we recommend to you a better quality teddy bear. 9" JESTER BEAR PLUSH, for example, is a fairly good enough quality. http://www.rinovelty.com/Products.asp?cat=plush&sub=PLAN  
 
If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact us