"After the terrible tragedy that has taken place in Newtown, Connecticut I feel the lord is calling on me to do something. I have decided I want to collect teddy bears for each of the children that attend Sandy Hook Elementary. In such a terrible time like this I want them to be comforted. I know a teddy bear is so small and can no way take all of the pain away that was caused by this day, but I hope a new fuzzy friend to hug will help."
My name is Alysa and I am a twenty year old from a small town in central Illinois.
Above is what I posted on a facebook group I created called "Teddys for Newtown."
I have asked many people to help me collect bears to send your way! Within an hour of creating the page, I had a huge response and so many of my friends and family are excited to help!
My heart aches for the community of Newtown. I happen to be studying elementary education at Illinois State University, so I feel a special connection to the children and teachers at the school. Soon, teddys will be sent your way!
Lois Barber
OSPITAL IN THE NAME OF NEWTOWN
Where are you sending them?
Taylorville Home Source 919 W Spresser St. Taylorville Il 62568
We started a teddy bear drive in Upstate New York's Sourthern tier friday night and have enough bears donated already to hand out to at least 2 of the 4 elementary schools and it keeps growing. We have only been here a little over a month, and the response back home is amazing. I posted a blog about our story earlier today.