Boost Bears

Boost Bears offers new bears, named “Buddy,” to provide comfort and reassurance to individuals in crisis. Members of Boost KC distribute these bears to various local facilities, offering solace to children in distress. Sometimes, the Buddy bears are given to individuals who simply need a boost of courage to navigate through difficult situations.

Kansas City area hospital emergency rooms, including Children’s Mercy Hospital, Liberty, North Kansas City, St. Luke’s North, and University Health, rely on the Buddy bears to comfort young patients. The transport teams at Children’s Mercy Hospital also use the bears to provide companionship and ease the anxiety of children during their transport. The Ronald McDonald House uses the bears to offer extra courage to families staying in their facilities, while area surgical centers and optometry offices provide the comforting bears to children, offering them a warm, fuzzy hug during their visits.

Boost Bears are more than just a gift—they are a source of comfort and emotional support, making a big difference in the lives of children and families during challenging times.

Milestone

Boost Bears serve such a unique purpose!

Since the program’s inception in November 1988, children throughout the community have received a teddy bear to help them feel loved and supported. Boost Bears serve a truly unique and valuable purpose—they provide tangible comfort and something to hold onto when the challenges of life feel overwhelming and out of control.

Thank You

Buddy is Loved Everywhere he Serves!

ALex is always a pleasant surprise to the children. Especially once the child learns the soft cuddly bear is a gift they can take home.

My daughter received a bear when she was two and had tubes put in her ears. She picked it up that day when she was scared and unsure of everything and has not put it down since. She absolutely loves that bear!! Thank you for this service and for helping provide comfort to my little girl when nothing else could.

Last night my daughter was in the hospital with a nasty stomach bug. Once the hospital staff got her feeling better, they came by with an adorable little bear for her. It totally brightened her night. I want to thank your group for providing such a nice bear for her. She is actually holding onto it now as she naps. Your kindness has put a smile on her sick little face and has touched my heart tremendously. Thank you for your generosity.

Our transport team was very excited to get the Hug bears as they have been very busy with ambulance and helicopter transports lately and love to have stuffed animals to give as a buddy for their patients while in the vehicles. Transport staff has stated that by giving a soft cuddly stuffed animal, the fears of patients are lessened and it helps make that connection between staff and patients quicker. Patients are often fearful in these situations and are often without a parent or caregiver. This stuffed friend gives patients something to hold and snuggle.

Love for Buddy

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