Annual Festival of Trees Teddy Bear Drive Begins

FORT MYERS, Fla. - EntSun -- The beloved Festival of Trees Teddy Bear Drive is officially underway—and we need your help to make this season magical for children at Golisano Children's Hospital and the Southwest Florida Children's Network.

Each year, the community comes together to donate new teddy bears and unwrapped toys, which are lovingly placed on the "Very Beary" Christmas tree at the Festival of Trees. After the festival, the tree is delivered to the hospital lobby, where the bears are gifted to children spending their holidays in care.

How You Can Help:

Donate new teddy bears or unwrapped toys at any of these Goodwill store locations during regular business hours:

• the blue Boutique
• Café blue
• North Cape Coral
• West Cape Coral
• Chiquita
• Challenger
• Naples Park

Or drop off donations at these community partner locations:

• Texas Roadhouse
• Island House Bar and Grill
• Jersey Mike's (Estero)
• Zak's Jewelry
• The Law Office of Karla Campos-Andersen P.A
• Tamu Cupcakery
• Pineapple Picasso
• LCEC
• Firehouse Subs (College Pkwy - Fort Myers, Santa Barbara Blvd & Pine Island Rd - Cape Coral)
• Vision Ace Hardware

See the "Very Beary" Tree in Person!

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Visit the Festival of Trees, happening December 4–7 at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. The "Very Beary" tree will be on display alongside nearly 30 beautifully decorated trees - many of which will be raffled off and delivered to lucky winners!

On December 9, the "Very Beary" tree will make its heartwarming journey to Golisano Children's Hospital, where the bears will be distributed to children.

Be Part of the Magic

For 19 years, this tradition has brought smiles and comfort to children during the holidays. Let's make this year even more special.

Visit fortmyersfestivaloftrees.com to learn more or to organize a teddy bear collection drive.
Questions? Call Alex at (239) 995-2106 Ext. 2271.

About Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida:

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. Through four core focus areas—employment training and upskilling, small business development, disability services, and affordable accessible housing—Goodwill impacts more than 25,000 lives annually. Its retail operations not only divert reusable goods from landfills but also provide employment, benefits, and training to over 1,100 team members across Southwest Florida. Learn more about Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida at https://goodwillswfl.org/.

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