Wakato Academy

Bear Hugs for Kids

Big Brother is working hard on a community service project by kids - for kids called Bear Hugs.  Him and a group of other kids have got together to raise funds to purchase 100 asthma friendly bears for the Phoenix Children's Hospital.  They have already applied for a mini-grant and got accepted, giving them a $400 jumpstart, they have a committment from build-a-bear for every 7th bear free and the Asthma Society of America has Pledged to match whatever the kids do so if they are able to reach there goal of 100 bears the Children's Hospital will recieve 200 Bears, giving 200 sick children a much needed bear hug :-)  There in need of $1200 more to reach there goal of 100 Bears.  If you'd like to help out they've created an ChipIn Widgit where you can donate, you'll find it on the right side bar.