Born from Love,
Built on Compassion
In 2018, Hannah Grace watched her mother go through chemotherapy. She noticed how isolated and frightened patients felt — and she wanted to do something about it. So she started sewing teddy bears.
What began as a personal act of love has grown into a nationwide movement. Today, Hannah Helps delivers bears to cancer patients and children in need across 18 states — all run entirely by volunteers.
Support Our Mission501(c)(3) Certified
Nonprofit since 2020
We believe that a soft, warm teddy bear can carry more love than words ever could. Our mission is to ensure that no cancer patient or child in need ever feels alone.
— Hannah Grace, Founder
Our Journey
From 12 handmade bears to 2,500+ deliveries — here's how we got here
Hannah Helps is founded in a small apartment with 12 handmade bears.
First hospital partnership established with Nashville Children's Hospital.
501(c)(3) nonprofit status granted. 500 bears delivered despite the pandemic.
Expanded to 10 states. Launched the Brave Bear line for adult cancer patients.
Reached 1,000 bears delivered. Featured in People Magazine's 'Heroes Among Us'.
47 hospital partners across 18 states. 2,500+ bears and counting.
The People Behind the Bears
A passionate team of volunteers united by one mission
Hannah Grace
Founder & Executive Director
Hannah started this organization after her mother's battle with breast cancer. She wanted every patient to feel the same love her family felt.
Maria Santos
Director of Outreach
Maria coordinates bear deliveries to over 47 partner hospitals across 18 states, ensuring every bear finds its way to someone in need.
James Whitfield
Volunteer Coordinator
James manages our incredible network of 200+ volunteers who pack, ship, and personally deliver bears to patients and families.
Dr. Priya Nair
Medical Advisor
Dr. Nair advises on the therapeutic benefits of comfort objects for patients undergoing cancer treatment, guiding our bear selection.
Join Our Mission
Whether you shop, donate, or volunteer — every act of kindness helps us reach more patients and children in need.