The teddy bear emerged out of a presidency. In November 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt was on a bear hunting excursion in ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — 102,343. That's the amount of plush animals donated Sunday for the Hershey Bears ' annual Teddy Bear Toss.

For the past 14 years, The StarPhoenix Plush Bear campaign has delivered plush bears and toys to organizations ... community ...

“Hugging a plush toy or just keeping one nearby can provide emotional relief, helping them stay grounded and calm.” Still, the teddy bear or Winnie the Pooh are not a substitute for ...

“I still have my Mickey teddy from when I was a baby. I've kept that,” she tells Kidspot fondly. For Sarah, a Sydney teacher and mum of three, toys aren’t just playthings—they’re treasured connections ...

I just didn't have anywhere to store this many plush toys.” Wishing there were a way to give the toys a new life, rather than a cold donation, she created Reloved Treasures, a teddy bear ...

Hours after the last plush pal hits the ice, a hard-working group of volunteers returns at the Giant Center to get those stuffed animals to their new homes.

A new world record was set Sunday evening, Jan. 5, 2025, at the GIANT Center in Hershey, when fans launched 102,343 teddy ...

If you’re looking for one of the best traditions in sports, look no further than the Hershey Bears’ annual Teddy Bear Toss. It’s a feel-good spectacle that ...

Cassandra Clayton, a Vermont Teddy Bear Company product designer, said rising sales to adults are also fueling the demand for unique – and collectible – plush toys. "Stuffed animals are really ...