Hearts We've Touched
Behind every bear is a story of courage, love, and hope. These are the families whose lives were changed by a simple act of kindness.
2,500+
Bears Delivered
18
States Reached
47
Partner Hospitals
100%
Volunteer-Run
Stories of Hope
From cancer survivors to the families who love them
“When I was going through chemo, my daughter gave me a Hope Bear from Hannah Helps. I held that bear through every treatment. It sounds simple, but it meant the world to me. I never felt alone.”
Sarah M.
Breast Cancer Survivor
Austin, TX
“Our son Eli was 6 when he was diagnosed. The Brave Bear became his best friend through 14 months of treatment. He called it his 'fighting buddy.' Today Eli is cancer-free and still sleeps with that bear every night.”
The Johnson Family
Parents of a childhood cancer warrior
Nashville, TN
“I've seen firsthand how these bears transform the hospital experience for our young patients. The moment a child receives a Hannah Helps bear, their whole demeanor changes. It's a powerful reminder that strangers care about them.”
Dr. Lisa Chen
Pediatric Oncologist
Children's Hospital, Chicago
“I'm a 42-year-old man and I'm not ashamed to say that Cozy Bear got me through the darkest nights of my life. Hannah Helps reminded me that compassion has no age limit.”
Marcus T.
Lymphoma Survivor
Denver, CO
“Our mom was sick for a long time. Hannah Helps sent us each a Rosie Bear. We still have them. They remind us of how much love surrounded our family during the hardest time.”
Grace & Lily
Sisters, gift recipients
Portland, OR
Our Hospital Partners
We work with 47 hospitals across 18 states to deliver bears directly to patients
Nashville Children's Hospital
MD Anderson Cancer Center
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Seattle Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
+ 41 more partner hospitals nationwide
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