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Memory Bear Gathering

DATE

June 17, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 P.M.

LOCATION

Delaware Christian Church
2280 W William Street
Delaware, Ohio 43015

COST

Free to attend, but registration is required. 

Join us for a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring your loved one. The Memory Bear Gathering offers you a unique opportunity to transform cherished clothing, blankets, or fabric belonging to your loved one into a comforting keepsake.

Before the event, our team of compassionate volunteer seamstresses will lovingly sew the bears from the material you provide. These bears will arrive at the event unstuffed, awaiting your personal touch to bring them to life.

DURING THE GATHERING, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO:

• Stuff Your Memory Bear – filling it with softness, warmth, and your own hands-on love.
• Add a Heartfelt Note – you may write a personal message or memory to tuck inside a small fabric heart, which will be placed securely within their bear.
• Finish With Care – volunteers will be on hand to assist in sewing the bears closed, ensuring each one is completed with respect and craftsmanship.

 This event is designed to provide a gentle, supportive space where memories can be honored, stories can be shared, and healing can occur. Whether you come alone or with family, you’ll be surrounded by others who understand the journey of loss and remembrance. Join us in creating a tangible symbol of love that you can hold close forever.

DROP OFF DATES FOR MATERIALS:

May 13, 2026  |   8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Crawford Marion ADAM-H
369 Kensington Place Marion, OH 43302

May 13-15, 2026  |   9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Cornerstone of Hope
253 North State Street, Suite 200, Westerville, OH 43081

May 14, 2026  |  1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Delaware Public Library
84 East Winter Street Delaware, OH 43015

Materials to create your bear are needed one month before the event. Please indicate on your registration form whether you would like the remaining fabric returned with your bear.

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