Teddy bears in action: How they provide comfort to children in need

Teddy bears in action: How they provide comfort to children in need

In a touching initiative, the Johanniter Motorcycle Squadron Hildesheim and the German Teddy Foundation Esens have jointly launched a special service for children in need. How johanniter.de reported that the motorcycle squadron received a starter pack with 24 teddy bears, which are now carried with them during operations on motorways and other routes.

The teddy bears play a crucial role: they help frightened children who often feel great fear in emergency situations, especially when they are separated from their parents or in pain. Markus Franke, the leader of the Johanniter Motorcycle Squadron Hildesheim, explains that these cuddly toys provide distraction and thus help to alleviate traumatic experiences a little. What is particularly important is that the team plans to purchase more teddy bears as they are quickly running out.

Teddys for Comfort: A Moving Fundraising Initiative

But the initiative is not only finding its way into Hildesheim. The teddy bears are also used extensively in Hanover. Loud bg-press.de 915 teddy bears were recently handed over to the Hanover police. A generous donation of 5,000 euros from Sparkasse Hannover made this valuable procurement possible. As part of the “Teddies for Comfort” campaign, the teddy bears are intended to give little victims of traumatic events such as traffic accidents or domestic violence a feeling of safety and security.

Police Chief Gwendolin von der Osten emphasizes the immense importance of this campaign for the children, and Hendrik Asche, regional director of Sparkasse Hannover, emphasizes the responsibility of the regional institutes. The teddy bears are already being used in over 500 cities and districts and help to put a positive spin on traumatic experiences.

A limited range and the need for further support

The German Teddy Foundation, which was founded on September 28, 1998, also aims to provide teddy bears to emergency services throughout Germany. Loud total-local.de The foundation has already distributed over 375,000 teddy bears to police, fire and rescue services. The foundation's headquarters are in Esens, in the Bensersiel district, and its projects are financed through donations, which means it can guarantee the quality of the teddy bears.

The teddy bears are free of harmful substances and allergens, are made without child labor and bear the TÜV Rheinland seal. Studies also show that teddy bears promote communication between children and emergency services, which is particularly important in stressful situations. Those interested are welcome to find out about various support options such as monetary donations, sponsorships or volunteer work.

In summary, the teddy bears are not only an excellent example of charitable commitment, but also help to make the lives of many children a little brighter in difficult times. The Johanniter motorcycle squad and the Hanover police show how comfort in the form of a small teddy bear can have a major influence on children's mental stability.