TLC Appeal

Teddies for Loving Care

Registered Charity No 1087765

Raising Funds for the supply of Cuddly

Toys to A&E units for

Children in Severe Distress

©2006 -2010

TLC Appeal

TLC Appeal

Registered Office

54 Medway Crescent

Leigh on Sea

Essex

 SS9 2UY

 

"My daughter was in the new Queens hospital in Romford over the weekend, and received a TLC teddy bear, which really worked and has even had breakfast with her this morning. A fantastic idea for children in distress, long may it carry on."

A thankful mother

 

“Just a quick note to thank everyone involved in this wonderful scheme.

My son was admitted for an emergency operation on Wednesday at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth, the teddy has been his constant companion since recovering from anaesthetic.

I have donated to this charity in the past but to see how much such a tonic getting the bear was to Sam has really brought home the message.

Please keep up the great work you are doing, it really is appreciated.”

 

I am writing this letter to you as I believe many of you will not understand the great impact a small teddy can have on children (and their parents) who find themselves in hospital.
Both of my young children have been fortunate enough to receive one of these teddies. My daughter received hers from Macclesfield Children’s ward, when she was only 6 months old and had to go to Alder Hey Children’s hospital for life saving open-heart surgery. Although Ruby was far too young to appreciate the gift of a teddy bear, I cannot begin to explain how seeing my baby girl in the enormous cot with all the machines around her was made more bearable with this teddy.

This teddy had been given to her by a stranger who cared enough to make that cot in the intensive care unit with a little baby girl, a little warmer and more like home rather than just another patient in a hospital bed.

My son received his when he was in Accident and Emergency and he was so distraught that the nurse could not get near him to bandage his finger. When she brought him a lilac teddy, she apologised for the colour. But Xander didn’t care all he saw was a nice lady giving him a present. He allowed the nurse to bandage his finger, went home, and showed everyone his new teddy. Both of my children’s teddies have pride of place in their beds. Thanks again for all that you have done for my family.

 

 

 

I feel that I need to write and thank the Freemasons for the teddy my son received.
On Saturday afternoon my son Mason 19 months old had a febrile convulsion due to an extremely high temperature and as you can imagine it was not only distressing for Mason, but me and Mason's dad too. We called 999 and on the way to Broomfield hospital one of the ambulance men gave Mason a teddy, and not only did it seem to comfort Mason but it took away some of my anxiety too as I was able to show Mason the teddy, the teddy's ears, eyes etc and it really distracted both of us. Mason was discharged later in the day with tonsillitis. But had to be rushed back in by ambulance at 3 am on the Sunday morning, the paediatric cubicle in A&E was occupied and of course we was in such a rush I forgot the teddy and Mason was quite distressed/bored in a normal cubicle, but a long came a security guard from A&E with yes you guessed "another teddy" this teddy was a different colour and Mason smiled the biggest smile when the guard gave it to him, and Mason kissed and cuddled the teddy for a long time and yet again distracted us all. Mason is back home now and seems to be getting better and he loves his teddy's. I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart and I think the teddy idea is wonderful and whoever thought of the idea needs to be knighted!!
Many thanks   Via E Mail

Mason with his Teddies

Teddy and Eddy

My daughter crushed her finger in her bedroom door. She fortunately   didn't break it but it did required stitches. To cheer her up the nurse at the Royal Berks was asked her to choose a bear. Sarah chose a bear with a yellow body (her favourite colour). This was instantly given the name of sunshine. Since then it has been her favourite bear and not many night go by without her being at her side. She has many bears and soft toys but this one is special.

 

She has written her Christmas list already but the only items on it are

A new yellow football

A Lego set

Some new caterpillars for her butterfly kit

And a friend for sunshine 

 

The last is going to be difficult because I assume she wants the same bear with a different colour body. 

The giving of bears is a great idea and it definitely cheered my daughter up.”

 

I am writing to say a very big thank you, for the teddy that was given to my daughter this week.

She was rushed into Stoke Mandeville on Saturday due to having a severe allergic reaction, that was totally unexpected and very shocking both to us and her.

She is 14 months and was given a yellow teddy to cuddle whilst given medication, she then proceeded to administer to teddy with the syringes!

My late father was a Mason and as soon as I read the teddy label, I felt comfort and his presence with me at a difficult time.

Thank you again for lightening a horrid situation and for lighting up my daughters face.

 

To All at the TLC Appeal -
I just wanted to send a belated but heartfelt thank you for the lovely TLC bear given to my 18 month old daughter on her recent visit to A&E department of the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.
Erin had managed to cut her forehead open quite badly and, though she was being very brave, "Tumble Ted" as he's now been christened - in acknowledgement of how she sustained her injury - proved to be the perfect distraction and comfort, allowing nursing staff to clean her head properly before applying steri-strips and dressings. Your unexpected, and very kind, gesture made a real difference to us all.

Thank you to everyone involved in raising funds for the benefit of us and other families in a similar situation.
 

 

My little girl cut open her head today and was given one of your teddy's to cuddle when she felt scared, it made her smile and that means a lot.

She is six years old and never been to hospital before.

After she was stitched up and we were on the way home from Pinderfield's (Wakefield) she wanted to go back so someone else could have the teddy to make them smile

Once again thank you xx

 

 I just wanted to thank you so much for your TLC Appeal teddies.  My 4 year old son was admitted to West Wales General Hospital, Carmarthen (Ysbyty Cyffredinol Gorllewin Cymru, Caerfyrddin) as an emergency with  suspected meningitis. He was very frightened and ill and found the tests and medicines he had to have very  distressing and at times painful.

One of the nurses gave him a TLC teddy and holding onto and talking about the teddy definitely helped him to cope with our initial time in A&E.  He was then an in-patient for several days in the children's ward and the teddy stayed right next to him the whole time.

He was very happy when he found out he could take the teddy home with him (and we are also pleased to say that he is making a good recovery).

Please pass on my thanks to whichever local freemasons gave donations to fund this in Carmarthen.

Best wishes from a grateful parent!