Restaurant Collecting Teddy Bears for Newtown Families
Drop off Teddy Bears to Not Your Average Joe's in Burlington's Wayside Plaza and they will be delivered to the families of those affected by the tragic school shooting.
Not Your Average Joe's in Burlington is asking surrounding communities to help bring comfort to the families who lost loved ones in last week's tragic school shooting that killed 26 people, including 20 children. The restaurant posted to its Facebook page: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and community of Newtown, CT. In [light] of the recent events, our Newburyport, Acton and Burlington locations are accepting donations of teddy bears to donate to the children and families affected by this horrible tragedy. If you live near or are by one of these restaurants, please consider donating. Their goal is to raise 550. Thanks for the consideration and support." Patch is also collecting thoughts and prayers from readers to send to…
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Sandra Bonnette-Kim
7:00 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
This is a wonderful and thoughtful suggestion. However, how will this help the families when they will probably be getting thousands of teddy bears from all over the country. Wouldn't it be better if we donated it to a child who will not be getting a present this Christmas in memory of the children who died? more ›