Bears That Care

Welcome to the web site of Bears That Care MN!!

Bears That Care is a non-profit charity operated by volunteers from the Minnesota State Patrol. Uniformed Troopers and Radio Communication Officers (dispatchers) visit M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. We were able to go around to visit children and hand out goodie bags. 

Bears That Care is a registered 501(3)(c) charity. Bears That Care was founded in 1987 by a group of Minnesota State Troopers and other interested and committed individuals. We currently only visit M Health Fairview since the Shriner's Hospital moved to Woodbury. 

***Currently we are seeking donations to order our very own custom teddy bear since the hospital is not able to take in used toys. To donate, Click 'Donate Now!' below. Network for Good is the host and will send the donation directly to the Bears That Care account at Blaze Credit Union (formerly Hiway Credit Union). ***

*SOLD OUT* If there is enough interest, more coins can be ordered. Still reach out! To purchase, Contact Lisa Lorenzen at Lisamarie.Lorenzen@state.mn.us or Kelly Griffin at Kelly.Griffin@state.mn.us  Shipping is available for cost. 

We raised over $2,000 dollars for Bears That Care with the sale of our challenge coin. Thank you to everyone for your support!