On Wings of Love
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This year, On Wings of Love was able to purchase over 1,000 bears for the Christmas 2004 season, which have been stored throughout this busy year. The foundation's goal for the 2005 distribution year is 2000 bears. With your continued support we will be able to surpass this mark.
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Beginning in 2002, with the creation of "The Lost Bears Club", 640 bears were delivered to local hospitals and other organizations. Grateful recipients have been the American Cancer Society Children's Support Group, Maricopa Medical Center, Desert Samaritan Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, John C. Lincoln Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Alexander's Abilities, and Hacienda de Los Angeles. During the 2003 Christmas season, the American Cancer Society delivered 110 bears statewide to children with cancer. In addition, the On Wings of Love Foundation delivered 60 bears to Maricopa Medical Center and 60 more bears were delivered to Alexander's Abilities Day Center and to Hacienda de Los Angeles who distributed them to group homes throughout the valley. A visit to the American Cancer Society's Children's Support Group programs Camp Sunrise and Camp Sidekick  has taken place for the past two years. In September of 2003, non-profit status was granted by the Arizona Corporation Commission, and tax-exempt status under I.R.S. Code 501(c)(3) was received. Most recently, a "Christmas in July" program has been established, resulting in stuffed animals and toys being delivered to children in the Pediatric Unit at Maricopa Medical Center in the summer of 2004.


The Christmas 2004 delivery of "Lost Bears" and other toys is underway. Thanks to the generosity of local individuals and businesses over 1,000 bears and toys will be delivered to over 40 locations in Arizona, Northern California, Michigan, and New York.