Worry Bear has brought so much love to all those who have received this beautiful bear as a gift or purchased it for themselves. I know this is true because I receive letters and cards thanking me for creating Worry Bear. Thank you all for letting me know of the joy my sweet bear has brought to your family and friends.

One story imparticular stays with me. The story told to me by a little boy's Mom. The little boy would always cry when he had to go to bed until he received Worry Bear as a special gift. From the moment Worry Bear was in his arms he stopped crying at bedtime. We all know love and touch heals, perhaps Worry Bear brings the message to all he loves.

The Story of Worry Bear is simple yet complex. Worry Bear was created for my sister Sally by me. Sally believed that Worry bear was meant to be shared with everyone in need of love, compassion and healing.
I believe that is the message Sally and I want to share.

Sending blessings and love

Patricia Wood

 

A Message From The President

Let the magic of one teddy bear offer the love, compassion and joy to someone you love.

My commitment to you is to price Worry Bear at an affordable price so he may come into your home and the arms of your loved one.

Worry Bear continues to contribute either in product or money to UCLA Jonsson cancer Center, Los Angeles, California and District Attorney's Office, Crime Victim Assistance Elder Abuse Unit of Ventura County.

Thank you for your continued support of Worry Bear. It has been 20 years since Worry bear appeared in the stores throughout the United States, now he's delivered direct from me to you.

Thank You

Patricia Wood

 

One night in December 1990, Patricia Wood walked in her back yard in Westlake Village, California, missing her sister, Sallyann, who had recently died of cancer. Pat had been searching for a way to deal with her grief and was suddenly inspired to compose her first poem ever, “The Story of Worry Bear.”

That poem about Sallyann and the effect that cuddling and talking to a stuffed bear had during her last few months alive inspired Pat to form Worry Bear, Inc., a California corporation that designs and merchandises shaggy teddy bears and books of poetry to help children and adults let go of their troubles and recognize the importance of kindness and love.

For Pat, president and founder of Worry Bear, Inc., the idea originated while Sallyann was at St. Charles’ hospital in New York receiving treatment for cancer. Pat was constantly by her sister’s side, and then, she needed to return briefly to Los Angeles. Before leaving for California, Pat gave Sallyann a teddy bear – one they named Worry Bear – it became her constant companion. For Sallyann, cuddling Worry Bear filled a void while pat was in Los Angles and helped her forget her pain and emotional devastation so that she could concentrate on getting well.

During Sallyann’s last few months, Worry Bear provided comfort and friendship. Worry Bear was her companion during ambulance rides to receive radiation, and she cuddled and shared all her fears with him in her bed. After Sallyann died in November 1990, the same bear helped Pat express her own grief, hopes and fears so that she could move forward in her life.

Pat then realized that she could help other people find peace of mind after seeing how much the “Worry Bear” had benefited her sister and later herself.

 

 

Worry Bear, Inc. Price List

SIZE COLOR STLYE

20” YELLOW YOU ARE LOVED - $25 plus shipping

20” GREY YOU ARE LOVED - $25 plus shipping

25” GREY WORRY BEAR - $35 plus shipping

Wholesale pricing available and welcomed for established retailers.

Please contact Patricia Wood, President, Worry Bear Inc at pkwood11@yahoo.com

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Over the years Worry Bear has helped others through direct contributions.

 

* UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation was founded in 1945 by a group of volunteers dedicated to cancer research at UCLA.

* Worry Bear is honored to participate and donate Worry Bears for UCLA/s celebration of life program in 2007

* Tarzana Treatment Center
Since 1972, Tarzana Treatment Center has provided high-quality, affordable treatment services to individuals with drug, alcohol and mental-health problems.

* The Ventura County District Attorneys Office Elder and Dependent Adult Unit.

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Please email with your request. I will send you our current list of available Worry bears.

Sincerely,

Patricia Wood