A mom’s note of thanks:

The bears are simply wonderful!!! My children were just so happy to receive them, they each have their own special teddy bear. They came with such love and the notes are great! Mary Ryan has been so sad and I can’t thank you enough. I told her that Hugs Across America does this for very special children and that you are all so proud of her for standing strong while her Daddy is overseas. Her eyes just lit up and she can’t wait to take her bear to school tomorrow.

Madison said “My wish came true mommy, I think Daddy heard it, I wished for a brown bear with a red ribbon to hug. The stars sent me a bear!” …and my son Freddie just slammed it on the bed and started wrestling with it, and that means he loves it, believe it or not.

Sincerely,
April Perez

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