Worrybear is a wonderful gift to share with children of all ages, even grown-ups. Worry Bear, designed and created by me when I was experiencing great emotional pain due to the terminal illness of my sister.

Through the creation of the teddy bear, I was able to come in touch with and express my real feelings of loss, courage and eventually grief. For my sister, she literally "held" on to the bear. I am sure little "worrybear" helped her in the most positive healing sense.

It is with great pleasure I am able to share my bears with you and those you love.

 

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 PRICE

20” YELLOW YOU ARE LOVED $50.

20” GREY YOU ARE LOVED $50.

25” GREY WORRY BEAR $65

8” WHITE WORRY BEAR $15

For every Worry Bear sold $10.00 is contributed to UCLA cancer foundation, JONSSON CANCER CENTER, WEST LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

All prices listed above do not include shipping or sales tax charges.

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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.

© Worry Bear Inc.            
Westlake Village, California                    
Phone or Fax: 805-495-2774           
Email: patricia@worrybear.com           

Please email or fill out the form with your request. I will send you our current list of available Worry bears.

Sincerely,

Patricia Wood