Teddy Bears Nameless teamed up with Southland Mall on Saturday for a family-focused fundraiser.

The primary 300 contributors who created a scavenger hunt spanning the southern Regina mall got a poll to win a free teddy bear and an enormous bear.

“Individuals come right here and get to know the charity somewhat bit after which help the charity as a result of we additionally settle for donations, which is nice as a result of every of those bears is $5 to purchase.” Mark Johnston, a nonprofit board member, advised CTV Information.

The mall was comfortable to host an in-person fundraiser, described as another step in the direction of a ‘again to regular’ feeling.

“We thought this was a fantastic alternative to unfold the love, and along with our group heart we run many group occasions on the mall. So we’ve a group room and a group kiosk that we love to make use of for these occasions. Kaitlyn Jenkins, advertising coordinator for Southland Mall, mentioned. It is an ideal match,” he mentioned.

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The eponymous Teddy Bears is bringing stuffed animals to children in hospitals in hopes of boosting their morale.

“Youngsters are hospitalized on a regular basis, and I would say it is most likely extra so throughout the winter months when you might have the flu and various things like that,” Johnston mentioned.

“So I feel it is vital to lift consciousness all through January and into the winter.”

Earlier than 12:30 the occasion queue was on the door, and within the first two hours the bears had been briefly provide.

Those that took half loved the hunt however most of all getting the bear ultimately. The animals distributed had been the identical because the bears gifted in hospitals.

In accordance with Teddy Bears Nameless, promoting for nonprofits is minimal.

However the hope is that such occasions will announce much-needed donations.