We Make Smiles Happen
by: Omar Navarro
Christmas is almost here, and while most of you are running around buying
presents for family and friend, there are children in hospitals hoping
Santa will remember them this year. We are currently holding our 21st
annual Teddy Bear Drive here at Southwest. If you have any bears laying
around bring them in.
The Teddy Bear Drive was started by a police officer in Coronado in 1990. Now
there are teddy bear drives throughout the U.S. The children receiving
these bears are in Rady's Children Hospital most with conditions that
require them to be there year around. You may think that these kids would
want more than just a bear to make them happy, but the truth is, it's
something they genuinely look forward to during the holiday season. The
parents of these kids struggle every year to pay the mountain of medical
bills that pile up year long. Your one teddy bear is not only a gift for a
child but a companion they can hold all year long.
Think about your favorite childhood toy. Maybe it was a teddy bear, Barbie
doll, or Hot Wheels. Whatever it was, your one special toy is something you will always remember. These kids haven't had a chance to feel that security of a teddy bear. So Raiders, you have until the end of this week to bring in your teddy bears. The only rule is, they must have a tag and be in "good" condition. Remember we make smiles happen, and a toy for a sick child will definitely make smile happen. You have the power to be your best and give your best.
