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I just love the chance to innovate and I’m always amazed at the process.
About a year ago I designed a teddy bear display and instruction cards for French Funerals here in Albuquerque to put in the lobby of each of their four locations. The instructions on the card sent the client to a link on French’s website that said SEND TEDDY BEARS. That link sent them to a special page on my website that has the French logo and shows them the options they have to send teddy bears to their family members as well as children in the hospital. It is a great concept for sharing the comfort of teddy bears and was well received by the funeral directors.
Then a few weeks ago French’s “improved” their website and my link was GONE! A phone call revealed that the link wasn’t coming back, but that they really want the teddy bear displays to stay. So now I need to innovate, right? And thank goodness – because all my previous planning to expand to funeral homes across the country required a great deal of effort from both parties – and it wasn’t working.
So now I’ve come up with a new plan . . . I designed a simple brochure that explains giving teddy bears as Condolence Gifts and about the Teddy Bear Legacy. The brochure sends the client to my website and I take care of them from there. Simple.
For the display, I grabbed a clear holder, put my new brochures in it and set it next to a cute, cuddly teddy bear and I’m done. Simple and easy. I love it.
What do you think?
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Our sweet Gund Artie Stuffed Bear climbs into anyone's lap as a lovable and cuddly friend. Artie is 13 inches tall. His soft golden fur is 1/4 inch long all over except for his tummy and muzzle which is a tan plush. Artie's facial features include two black shiny eyes, a soft brown corduroy nose and a tiny brown stitched mouth. But his big distinction is his eyebrows – very expressive eyebrows – that are little darker than his fur and twice as long. Artie is a great huggable friend for any child or adult.
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There is a new teddy bear for our site and his name is Hoagie Bear. He is soooo soft!
This teddy bear has a BIG, soft belly. In fact, his belly sticks out almost as far as his legs do! He’s 13” long with dark brown fur, 1/4” long and it’s nice and shiny. His muzzle, tummy and the bottoms of his hind feet all have short-cropped tan plush fur.
His small eyes are round and shiny black and framed with brown plush short-cropped fur. His rather big nose is soft black plush with a distinctive raised rib of the same fur that is around his eyes. Hoagie's stitched mouth shows a sly smile all the time. He is one happy and contented bear.
Gund Hoagie Stuffed Bear is just the right size to be the best friend for any toddler or adult for many years to come.
Experience the joy of sharing teddy bear hugs with a child in the hospital - through MamaBearsPlace!
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I love learning new things every day. The latest tidbit is how to embed my video into my Media Page, which I just accomplished. My next desire is to learn how to make a short movie with some cute teddy bear photos with Windows Live Movie Maker. I'm sure it's simple . . . once I know how.
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Molly Garza, Director of Annual Giving at Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, was reportedly moved to tears when she received six donated teddy bears. Six children at Albuquerque’s Presbyterian Healthcare Services get to hug a bear – for as long as they want, thanks to the parents of Sophia Olivia Fuller. Sophia’s parents, in her memory, donated bears to children in ICU care at Presbyterian through a program being offered online. The program is part of a new partnership between French Funerals-Cremations and MamaBearsPlace.com.
Garza says, “ I am so grateful for the kindness, compassion and generosity of people like Donna and her customers. “
Donna Luke, owner of MamaBearsPlace.com says, “I believe in the healing power of hugs. I also love making people, particularly children, happy with these really huggable teddy bears. That is why I enjoy what I do so much.”
Presbyterian hospital houses approximately 21 PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care) beds, 35 PED (Pediatric) beds, and 60 NICU (Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit) beds. “Often, being able to experience what could be referred to as hug therapy from a soft cuddly companion, like a teddy bear, could be an emotionally healing experience,” says Luke, who is considered an expert in the art of connecting teddy bears with those who need hugs.
To learn more about the program and make a donation in the memory of someone special, go tohttp://www.MamaBearsPlace.com.
MamaBearsPlace.com is an online business that offers opportunities to experience the hug of a teddy bear and express that hug as a donation. Contact Darren L Johnson at 505-340-3711 or email Darren@DarrenLJohnson.com for more information or to reach Donna Luke for comments or an interview. -
It's finished!!
The video is up on the home page and I'm thrilled. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
I partnered with Maverick Web Video in Albuquerque and, assuming you like their work, they can be reached through their website .
Jonathan took the time to understand my business and what my goals were with this video. He put together a "story board" so that his whole team was working toward the same goals. His photographer/production manager, Sean, was excellent and had a sixth sense about what items should be in the background of the scene to bring it to life. Mike pulled it all together and helped me put it on my site.
I hope you enjoy the video and I'd reallly like to hear your feedback.
Donna, MamaBear
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Our very sweet Gund Brighton Stuffed Bear is inches tall and very affectionate. When she sits, her long hind legs are out in front of her and her arms are curved at her sides – ready to give a hug. Her snow white fur is ½ inch long all over and is cuddly soft. Brighton’s facial features include two shiny brown eyes with black pupils, a small brownish-orange stitched nose and just a hint of a mouth. Her white polka dot bow makes her look very lady-like and elegant. Brighton is sure to be a delightful companion for any child or adult.
You can find Brighton at MamaBearsPlace.com. She can be purchased one of two ways. On the “Bears for Charity” page she is priced TWO for $40.95, (no accessories) where one is for YOU and one is for a CHILD in the hospital. You get to choose the hospital during checkout, plus 5% of your purchase price is donated to the hospital as well.
You can also purchase just one Brighton on the “Single Bears” page. She normally costs $20.50, but currently has a special Valentine’s Day price of $17.50.
Brighton has two accessories available. Her Rose Bouquet ($7.50) is adorable and especially delightful as Valentine’s Day approaches. There are five soft, shiny satin 1″ high roses in the bouquet – two red, two pink and one white. Each is attached to a 4″ green felt stem with leaves and all five are tied together with a red satin bow that has an elastic band to hold it on her arm.
She also has a Box of Chocolates ($10.50) that is 4″ x 3″ x 1.25″. Five little cloth chocolates are tucked inside a soft, shiny red satin box (and each are secured with a couple stitches to keep them safe). The lid is decorated with a silver bow across the top. There’s a velcro closure on the side and an elastic band to hold the box on Brighton’s arm.
Many other Gund stuffed animals are available on the “Bears for Charity” program, as well as on the “Single Bears” page. Come visit us.
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