Teddies for Tragedies

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Description: Teddies for Tragedies is not a registered charity, it has no central organisation, no rules, regulations, or subscription fees. It is just a knitting (and crochet) pattern. Most British teddies go to Africa, eastern Europe and Asia, though not exclusively. How it began In 1986 a washable knitted teddy was added to a consignment of medicines going to a refugee camp in the Sudan. The doctors replied "These teddies do more good than the medicines. They cheer the children up, give them hope, and soon they are on the road to recovery" Teddy knitting began, a bag was added, increasing play value and In 1991, Teddies for Tragedies began in Guildford Surrey and there are now many branches throughout the country. Branches collect, check and pack teddies. They find locally supported, aid groups and charities, working with children in tragic circumstances, who would appreciate the gift of teddies for their children. Thanks to Pauleen West and a very old teddy pattern. The Queen Honours Teddies for Tragedies Audrey Pegrum who runs the Essex branch was award and MBE in 2007, not exclusively for distributing Teddies, but teddies are the most important in bringing smiles to children.