Our Journey
The Idea
Business With A Heart publicly shared its mission to inspire, support, and bring happiness to sick children in hospitals across Australia.
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Official launch with Benchmark Events
The organisation officially launched, celebrating International Women’s Day and sponsoring more than 100 bears through its fundraising and sponsorship efforts.
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Children in hospital receive bears
Special Bear Friends reached children at Westmead Children’s Hospital, showing the real emotional impact of the program on families.
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Perth Children’s Hospital launch with Rio Tinto
The Special Bear Friend program launched in Perth Children’s Hospital, with Rio Tinto’s Rehabilitation Team hosting a team building day and making bears to gift to children in hospital.
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Heart Community Network officially launched
Business With A Heart expanded its community mission by launching the Heart Community Network to connect people, businesses, and supporters impacted by medical challenges.
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Royal North Shore Hospital launch
With support from business chambers and sponsors, the Special Bear Friends program launched at Royal North Shore Hospital.
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Northern Beaches Hospital launch
The Special Bear Friends initiative officially launched at Northern Beaches Hospital with business sponsors, community partners, and Wonder Bear.
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Inaugural Teddy Bear Picnic
Business With A Heart hosted its first Teddy Bear Picnic, bringing together families, volunteers, community members, and business supporters.
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