Chinook Regional Hospital looking for teddy bear donations

Who doesn’t love teddy bears? Well, the Chinook Regional Hospital’s pediatric and emergency departments have run out of stuffed animals. To ensure children continue to receive comfort through the gift of a new toy during their hospital visit, Alberta Health Services (AHS) Volunteer Resources is now accepting donations of new teddy bears and stuffed animals.

Colin Zieber, Senior Operating Officer and CRH’s operational lead, says the community is invited to drop off donations until November 16 in the bin located at the south end of the hospital atrium.

Teddy bears are provided annually by toy drives such as the Lethbridge Hurricane’s Teddy Bear Toss and the Southern Alberta Bikers’ Teddy Bear Ride.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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