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.
*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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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
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.
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.
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
Miss Jade Warman
7th October 2025
Remember we are still parents to our angels. Xx
For:Amira Rose Ladd-Harris
7th March 2025
£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid
Mrs Vikki Stockdale
6th October 2025
Another bear donated in memory of my beautiful grandson Albie for his 1st Birthday, I hope it brings comfort to whoever needs it xx
For:Albie
5th October 2024
Miss Grace Partington
I was given a bear before my D&C from the family of Sparkle, and I’m passing it on for someone else who may feel scared or worried. We will get our babies! <3
For:Pebble
Mr Ashley McPherson
I hope this bear brings you some comfort in these most difficult times. Our thoughts are with you!
For:Logan Alan Lawrence
15th September 2025
Mr Andrew Pearson
5th October 2025
Mrs June Perry
Forever in our hearts always remembered xx
For:Phoebe rose perry
8th October 2014
Miss Charlotte Clarkson
Sending birthday wishes to the brightest star in the sky ⭐ Love you always my beautiful nephew 🤍
Mr Sonny Jones
4th October 2025
For:Daisy Jones
3rd October 2025
£36.00 + £9.00 Gift Aid
Mrs Frances Hemmings
Mrs Karen Barker
For:Baby Barker
2nd October 2025
Mr Matthew Pearson
For:Logan
Miss Jade Cameron
Always in our hearts baby x
For:Luca Thomas Marks
16th October 2022
Mr Craig Mcpherson
When you need comfort, let this bear be a quiet companion to hold close
Mrs Ewelina Butters
For:Molly Butters
1st October 2025
Mrs Margaret Hall
Friends of Jess and Kia Fawcett
For:Freddie James Fawcett Noah Jack Fawcett
10th January 2022
£54.00 + £13.50 Gift Aid
Mrs Catherine Tromans
Dedicated for your heavenly birthday x
For:James Scott Tromans
For:Tilly Elizabeth Tromans
Mrs Ellie Lawrence
In loving memory of our perfect boy, Logan. Although our time with you was short, our love for you will last forever. We will continue to say your name and you will never ever be forgotten🩵
£72.00 + £18.00 Gift Aid
Ms Sally Hicks
Always with us Rhys. Love you always Aunties Laura and Bea gran and great gran
For:Rhys Austin Wright
14th October 2024
Mrs Tiffany Morton
I hope this bear brings some comfort in these trying times in the memory of our beautiful son we offer so much love to you though it all.
For:Noah Daniel Morton
4th October 2024
Mr Samuele Lusetti
30th September 2025
In loving memory of my special niece, Blossom. Forever in our hearts.
For:Blossom
Miss Jade Davies
I’m with you, always.
For:Phoenix Peter Meech
5th April 2024
Miss Hayley Holt
Love you xxxx
For:Precious girl xx
30th September 2022
Miss Stephanie Walker
29th September 2025
Always in our hearts xx
For:Casey Dylan Junasziw
31st May 2023
Mrs Karen Walters
For:Marcus Ashley Walters
29th October 2021
Mrs Hannah Long
28th September 2025
For:Sophia Long
26th September 2025
Miss Charlotte Styles
For:Burrito Leadbeater
27th September 2025
Mrs Jacqui Pagan
Only met you briefly but will always be in our hearts
For:Myles Pagan
14th July 2025
Mrs Hollie Aloi-Wilkerson
We are so sorry for your loss. This bear is donated in loving memory of our darling daughter Winnie, born beautifully sleeping. Loved and missed beyond measure xxx
For:Winnie June Aloi-Wilkerson
18th September 2025
Ms Laura Mordue
25th September 2025
May the memory of our baby Rae bring you a ray of hope somewhere over the rainbow
For:Rae
Miss Rosie Raison
In memory of Gruff Elis Cope, a special little boy, on what would have been his 3rd birthday.
For:Gruff
25th September 2022
Mrs Yasmin Koutrona
For:Nathan Fred Koutronas
7th September 2025
Mrs Pam Stelling
24th September 2025
For:Robin
Mr Paul Dunn
21st September 2025
Miss Pauline Eggenton
Miss Hayley Dunn
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