On behalf of the bear squad, here's a great big
bear hug to the Filipino fans for not just supporting the show, but also all of the activities of our adorable bear bros," exclaimed Jia Salindong-Du, Turner Philippines Country Manager.
Mindful that the children are having their first schooling experiences,
Bear Hugs lets the values of kindness and patience dictate each child's learning curve, in the belief that the best way to foster a bright future for a child is simply to create the right atmosphere to inspire one.
The Build-A-Bear Workshop
Bear Hugs Foundation is committed to making life more bearable for children, families and pets, in need of a helping paw.
For students in Professor Michael Maloney's psychology and sociology classes this spring, that service equated into
bear hugs for young hospital patients.
Among floral tributes in the hearse, one read: "To Steven, whose warmth, humour and
bear hugs will be sadly missed".
The newest version of the archdiocese's Decree on Child Protection also prohibits
bear hugs, lap-sitting and piggyback rides.