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Even in the Darkest Days, There Is Always a Ray of Hope
Commission Ray of Hope to make a bear hug to remember your loved one
Keep Your Loved Ones Close When They're Far Away
Cuddle a bear hug made with their favorite clothes
It's difficult to get rid of clothing that reminds you of a loved one. Maybe you've kept a silk scarf that smells like your late grandmother's perfume or a faded T-shirt that smells like your partner's aftershave. Ray of Hope turns these keepsakes into cute bear hugs to comfort people whose loved ones have passed away, been deployed or moved far away.
We also make quilts and pillows. Contact us today to learn more.
Over 1,500 Bear Hugs Made Since 2013
A portion of the proceeds goes to cancer research
Mary's Story
Our owner is all too familiar with the grief of losing a loved one. Mary and her husband Ray, who met in the Navy, raised seven kids and enjoyed many happy years together. When he passed away from pancreatic cancer, she found comfort in creating bear hugs using his old shirts.
So many people loved the idea that Mary formed Ray of Hope to bring a little bit of comfort to people who've lost loved ones. She also...
Donates a percentage of the proceeds to organizations like St. Jude
Works with Christopher's Haven to give bear hugs to young cancer patients
Participates in the Great Cycle Challenge every year to help fight childhood cancer
Visit the About Mary page now to read the full story.
Ray of Hope Is Veteran-Owned and -Operated
We make military bears at no charge for families of deployed soldiers
