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Teddy Bear Posse campaign launches in Mid-Michigan

Posted at 8:44 AM, Jul 31, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-01 11:01:11-04

The radio stations of Midwest Communications: 94.1 DUKE FM, i92.9 WLMI, Q106 FM & TEAM 92.1 have officially launched their annual Teddy Bear Posse campaign in Mid-Michigan! 

A campaign to collect new teddy bears and stuffed animals for local law enforcement agencies and first responders. These agency use the teddy bears to comfort small children involved in traumatic events and situations.

Residents throughout Mid-Michigan will be encouraged to donate new teddy bears and stuffed animals at the Two Men and a Truck & Commercial Blueprint Collection Boxes located inside the following sponsor locations:

 Shaheen Chevrolet

 Team One Chevrolet Buick GMC

 Burger King Restaurants

 WSYM Fox 47

 Two Men & a Truck

 Commercial Blueprint

Since 2015, the Teddy Bear Posse has collected more than 10,000 stuffed animals distributed to area agencies!

Vice President and General Manager of Midwest Communications Lansing, Mark Jaycox says “We are asking area residents to join the Teddy Bear Posse by donating new teddy bears and stuffed animals at our sponsor locations. Help supply our first responders with something special they can use to comfort young children in a distressing moment of their lives.”