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Many parents who have experienced the loss of their baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly after, find comfort in receiving the gift of an Aching Arms bear.

Each beautiful bear wears a handwritten label with the name of the baby in whose memory the bear was dedicated. The label also connects families to sources of information, support and understanding.

Many families go on to dedicate an Aching Arms bear in honour of their baby. The bear you donate will be gifted to another bereaved family which extends the arm of friendship and helps other bereaved parents to know they are not alone.

We are proud to provide Aching Arms comfort teddy bears to over 170 UK-wide NHS hospitals, hospices, funeral directors, support groups, and to families who contact us directly.

To donate a bear in memory

*Please donate £18 per bear.

*When prompted, please share the name of the baby in whose memory you are dedicating the bear.

*The baby's date of birth/anniversary/due date/special dates are optional.

*Please remember to tick the GIFT AID box, it boosts your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you and makes a big difference to our charity.

*If you are donating a bear in memory of someone else's baby, please ensure you have the parents' permission and have confirmed how they would like their baby's name to be written on the bear's label.

 

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Where is your bear?

After you have donated, we will add your baby's name to our Bear Dedication List and, when needed, a label will be lovingly handwritten and added to an Aching Arms bear by one of our wonderful volunteers. In hospital, or at home via our postal bear service, your baby's bear will be gifted to another family to help bring them some comfort and let them know they are not alone.

Unfortunately, we are unable to share the location of each individual bear after it has been gifted but please feel assured that every bear will be bringing comfort to another family.

A small number of bear recipients choose to thank Aching Arms and the family who have gifted them a bear via Aching Arms’ dedicated, private facebook group called 'Aching Arms Bears' where bear pictures and messages can be posted. You are welcome to join our group here: Aching Arms Bears

Keepsake eCard

We are able to offer a beautiful, personalised, keepsake eCard showing that you have dedicated an Aching Arms bear in your baby's name. For more details, please visit our Keepsake eCard page after you have donated your bears in memory.

How you make a difference

We rely on voluntary donations and because of your kindness and generosity we can reach the many families who sadly need us. Thank you for choosing to support Aching Arms and for helping us to help families just like yours.

We are here to help

If you have a question or need help making your donation, please get in touch with us at info@achingarms.co.uk or call on 07826 067801.

Recent Donations

Mrs Jaspreet Kaur Sokhi

17th September 2025

We hope that this little bear will bring you the comfort that it brought us when we could not hug our little angel Nikki anymore. It has been 5 years now but we still have our little teddy bear as a reminder of our daughter and it helps us feel like we can involve her in some way in every part of our lives even though she is not physically with us anymore

For:Nikki

17th September 2020

£72.00 + £18.00 Gift Aid

Miss Chloe Skinner Chloe Skinner

17th September 2025

Always in my heart

For:Maximilian

17th September 2018

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Kerry Breheny

17th September 2025

These bears are donated by my thoughtful and loving nan Dorothy breheny just before she passed away, to help you feel some comfort in these sad times xx

For:Dorothy breheny

2nd September 2025

£60.00 + £15.00 Gift Aid

Mrs Jayne Short

17th September 2025

Sleep Well Little One, Love Grandma xx

For:Cameron Short

12th August 2023

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Danielle Walton-Rivers

16th September 2025

Our thoughts are with you and I hope Jamie’s bear brings comfort x

For:Jamie Walton-Rivers

12th August 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Claire Summerscales

15th September 2025

For:Finley Jack Summerscales

15th September 2016

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mr Gaurab Kumar

15th September 2025

For:Gurnoor Singh

19th August 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Alessandra Keefe

15th September 2025

For Penelope, who we will hold in our hearts every day.

For:Penelope Keefe

26th August 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Demi Williams

14th September 2025

Happy 9th Birthday in Heaven little sis. Hope you’re having lots of fun. This year you get to spend it with your big brother. Hope you’re both at rest and dancing together in paradise. Lots of love from your sisters. Missing you both x x x x

For:Evie Harper Williams-Critchley

14th September 2016

£36.00 + £9.00 Gift Aid

Mrs Elizabeth Atkins-O’Neill

14th September 2025

For:Jude

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Ms Linda Keats

13th September 2025

This teddy is sent with a big hug from us

For:Baby Keats-Coker

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Alison McCall

13th September 2025

For our little girl Sadie Fiona. I hope you know how wanted and loved you are. We will have you with us always, Mummy, Daddy and Jacob x

For:Sadie Fiona McCall

12th September 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Caroline Johnson

11th September 2025

In loving memory of our grandson Elis.

For:Elis Glyn Johnson

29th August 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Colette Berry

10th September 2025

Teddy donated in memory of baby Max... and in support of his family for his 12th birthday. Every year that passes we remember the most special boy. Ladybirds and rainbows.

For:Teddy donated in memory of baby Max... and in support of his family for his 12th birthday. Every year that passes we remember the most special boy.

20th September 2013

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Charlotte Johns

10th September 2025

In loving memory of our beautiful little dolly; Jessica Rose Johns. Happy 6th Birthday in the stars, little one. We love you so very much. Love from Mummy, Daddy and Emily xxx

For:Jessica Rose Johns

9th September 2019

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Susan Trounce

9th September 2025

in memory of our granddaughter Eleanor. We hope this little bear will bring you some comfort xx

For:Eleanor Margaret Trounce

9th September 2019

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Sabrina Menzies

9th September 2025

Happy 2nd Heavenly Birthday Blake, Thinking of you always. Uncle Chris, Auntie Brina and Acer x

For:Blake Seb Chartell

7th September 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Catherine Westwood

9th September 2025

Happy 4th Birthday little one. We love you so much and miss you everyday. Love, Mummy, Daddy, yours brothers & sister xxx

For:Nora McDade

9th September 2021

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Dr Beth Bell

8th September 2025

For:Eli John Bell

11th July 2024

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Katie Bloomfield

8th September 2025

For:Ralphie Bloomfield-Strutt

23rd May 2025

£72.00 + £18.00 Gift Aid

Mr Kyle Blomquist

8th September 2025

Cuddle me when you feel sad

For:Isak Blomquist

4th September 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Rosann Heath

8th September 2025

Happy Birthday my love, I still miss you Joshua 💙💙💙

For:Joshua Edward King

8th September 2011

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Faye Easter

8th September 2025

We miss you son, our forever sunshine! "Wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his bear will always be playing" - A.A Milne

For:Zackary Easter

4th June 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Jess Lucas

7th September 2025

We are so sorry you’re going through this, but please know that we are right there with you and understand your pain. Be kind to yourselves.

For:May Lucas

6th September 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Hannah Johnson

7th September 2025

Our forever angel

For:Oliver Johnson

26th March 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Laura Foskett

7th September 2025

Today is your 1 year birthday/anniversary and this day will never be the same again. How different life should be now. 💔

For:Hope Foskett

7th September 2024

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Brooke Yates

6th September 2025

Donated in loving memory of our precious baby girl Annabelle, who was born an angel. We hope this bear brings some comfort to you and your family. Xxx

For:Annabelle Lucy Stancer

22nd August 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Jennifer Saw

5th September 2025

Happy 1st Birthday Mila 09/09/24. Born sleeping at 38 weeks. We miss you so very much. All our love Mummy, Daddy & big sister xxx

For:Mila Rose Saw

9th September 2024

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mr Alex Price

5th September 2025

Baby Sunshine, our first pregnancy. We felt the joy you brought us for 9 weeks and 5 days. We will carry you in our hearts forever.

For:Baby Sunshine

26th March 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Kimberley Gifford

5th September 2025

For:Lottie Chantelle keepin

3rd September 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Holly Heron

5th September 2025

This teddy bear is donated for a special boy who was born beautifully sleeping. 6th September 2025 will mark his 5th birthday. We miss you & we hope you have a fabulous birthday in the clouds

For:Finley David Harris

6th September 2020

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Sinead Mccann

4th September 2025

I hope this bear brings you some comfort. Sorry for your loss xx

For:Paul Anthony Dynes

6th August 2022

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Victoria Palmer

4th September 2025

Baby Palmer was to special to stay🙏🏼xx

For:Baby Palmer

9th March 2026

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Miss Mary Davis

4th September 2025

For:Teddy Thomas Delaney

4th September 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Christina Pullen

3rd September 2025

For:Evelyn Victoria Pullen

22nd August 2025

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

Mrs Danielle Jones

3rd September 2025

This tragedy is one of the hardest burdens to bear. Remember to support eachother and share your pain.

For:Phillip Bailey Jones

3rd September 2024

£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid

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