South Whitley Girl Scout Troop 825 collecting bears for pediatric patients, The Lighthouse
South Whitley Girl Scout Troop 835 is collecting new teddy bears for donation to pediatric patients at Lutheran Children’s Hospital.
The Girl Scouts are excited to support the Lutheran Children’s Hospital team for the third year in a row with its mission to care for the unique needs of each child in a warm and comforting healthcare environment. Snuggling a soft teddy bear can help calm a child about to undergo medical treatment.
Following a very successful collection drive last year, the Troop will also donate bears to the Columbia City Lighthouse Interfaith Mission to help comfort the children of the families seeking shelter.
Bears will be collected until December 10 at Whitko Middle School, South Whitley Elementary School, Star Insurance in South Whitley, South Whitley Library and the South Whitley United Methodist Church. Only new bears with store tags intact can be accepted.
In December, the Girl Scouts will deliver the bears and sing Christmas carols to patients.