What a pleasant surprise it was to open a carton full of teddy bears you sent to us to give to children who have experienced some trauma or disaster in their lives. I assure you they will be carried in our police cruisers and given as a source of comfort to needy children.

I support your hopes for an improved future for our next generation, and thank you for your thoughtful and generous donation.

Thank you so much for your recent donation of teddy bears to the Police Department. We appreciate your kindness. Your gifts will brighten the day of the children we serve. Once again, thanks you for your support and spirit of community service.

I recently received a box of Teddy Bears that your association sent to the Department. Coincidentally we had just used our last Teddy Bear the day before, so your timing was perfect. We have been giving out Teddies for the past six years. We often get letters and monetary donations from the families of the children to whom we have provided emergency medical care. Enclosed you will find a check from the Professional Fire Fighters to help defray the cost associated with the program.

Thank you very much for the benevolent gesture, we will continue to provide the young children in our community with these "small furry friends" which do help to relieve some of the stress related to injury and illness.

Thank you for the box of teddy bears you sent to the Fire Department. The Fire Department responds to approximately 3000 emergency medical calls per year, and many of these calls involve young children. When the emergency medical technicians give these teddy bears to the young injured or sick children, it always brings a smile to their faces.

I realize that your association sends boxes of teddy bears throughout the country, however, we can always use more bears.

In the past, your organization has donated teddy bears for our use during emergency situations. Our department has found that they are working well and are greatly accepted by the children who are involved during vehicle accidents, fires, or other emergency situations. Your teddy bears take their minds off their traumas and help in calming them during these situations.

We are, however, in need of more of these little bears and are requesting your assistance in acquiring them.

On behalf of the Fire Department please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for your generous donation and please know that these bears will be extremely helpful as we respond to the needs of the citizens throughout the city.

Our Department would like to thank you for the teddy bears that you have sent to us. The "Teddy Bear" program is a wonderful program, which allows our Department, through your organization's help, to support the youngsters of our community in their time of need.

We have equipped each of our Engines (4) and one car with the bears. Since we have four (4) Fire Stations, an additional shipment would be appreciated.

Thank you once again for including us in this worthwhile project.