The Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary’s 2026 “Show Children You Care” Teddy Bear Campaign kicked off today and will provide funds for a mobile cardiac monitor for the Pediatric unit at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). The campaign will run until Dec. 21.
“Each year, the Teddy Bear Campaign gives our community an opportunity to make a lasting impact on pediatric care at KHSC,” said Chelsea Reynolds, president of the KGH Auxiliary and member of the Teddy Bear Campaign Committee. “We're proud to continue this tradition and raise funds for equipment that will make a meaningful difference for children and families receiving care at our hospitals.”
Through last year’s campaign, more than 340 teddy bears were distributed to young patients receiving care in eight departments at Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital, as well as at the Weeneebayko General Hospital in Moose Factory.
“The Teddy Bear Campaign is a wonderful example of how the KGH Auxiliary and our community come together to make a meaningful difference for patients and families,” said Alan Archer, director of Workforce Planning and Labour Relations. “Since 2004, the campaign has raised more than half a million dollars to support specialized equipment and enhance care for our youngest patients. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and look forward to another successful campaign this year.”
“Every teddy bear sponsored represents an act of kindness that helps us provide the best possible care for children in our community,” said Reynolds. “For $100, sponsors can help bring comfort to a young patient while supporting important improvements to pediatric care. It's a simple way to make a big difference.”
The 2026 bear will be available for sponsorship from Nov. 9 to Dec. 21, and can be purchased by calling 613-549-6666 ext. 66352, completing the donation brochure OR by visiting Canada Helps and selecting “Campaign Teddy Bear 2026” in the donation details section.
“We hope our community will once again come together to support this special campaign and help us reach our fundraising goal,” said Reynolds. “Every contribution helps us make a difference for the children and families who count on KHSC.”
