Bears similar to the one shown are being handed out to Haitian children during some of the toughest times they have been through. The Adopt-a-Bear campaign, sponsored by CBS4’s Neighbors 4 Neighbors, donates teddy bears to children who have been traumatized by natural disaster, abuse, or neglect. This is an important cause for Lacey Hoover, Chair of the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, who is dedicated to the care and education of children. She immediately agreed to jump start the project.

The Foundation donated $10,000 for the first wave of bears. United Parcel Service also generously stepped in to support the campaign by waiving shipping costs. "I hope that people jump on this campaign," said Hoover. "This is something that should be a permanent program. People contribute to this because, even beyond these kids in Haiti, it can help in so many ways…in this community and beyond. We are honored do be a part of this campaign."

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