My Own Bears™ are designed by NABCO kids for yours. Each child's original drawing is featured on the bear's hang tag along with the heartwarming story that inspired the design. A portion of  My Own Bear™ sales is donated to Hugs Across America Inc.

Hugs Across America Inc. is a non denominational, not for profit charitable  organization providing teddy bears, curricular materials and messages of care to lessen the fear and anxiety experienced by children in crisis.  It's mission is to bring comfort to children in traumatic situations through the hugs of teddy bears with messages of loving care.