Carrie Bears

Something to Hold Onto

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Stories of grief and hope from Carrie Pike creator of carriebears.com. Carrie Bears is a company passionate about helping others on their journey of grief and hope. We make bears and other tangible items that fill empty arms and provide SOMETHING TO HOLD ONTO. We love the connections in life that bring us all closer.

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Episode #5 - A sister’s fight and battle with breast cancer 💞 18.09.2019 28:57

This episode is a sweet story of sisters, constant care, breast cancer and love. Engor McRae shares her heart with us and takes us on her journey through her sweet sisters battle with breast cancer.

Episode #4 - How a community made over 400 Carrie Bears for the first responder families of 9/11 11.09.2019 17:44

Carrie Bears teamed up with Caring Connections at the University of Utah to make over 400 grief/comfort bears for all of the FDNY, NYPD and Port Authority families of 9/11 in 2001. Carrie just went this past weekend to New York. She reconnected with some of the widows at the Engine 54 firehouse. They still have their bears and still find comfort in holding them🐻♥️🇺🇸

Episode #2 - The Nellie/Sage Connection 02.09.2019 15:35

I have been so amazed at the connections in life that have come my way. This is one for the books. Who would have thought over 35 years later I would cross paths with someone from my childhood in such a sweet and profound way—not a coincidence 💞

Episode #3 - Suicide awareness and grief journey insights 01.09.2019 18:14

A visit and insights from Emily Arveseth Hoerner - former Utah Chapter President of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). There are AFSP walks all over the country this month. Please find your local one and support Suicide awareness.

Episode #1 -Something to Hold onto - Carrie Bears 31.08.2019 16:54

Introduction to Carrie Bears - How and why I got started🐻♥️