A bear. A book. A little bravery.

Helping make
the hospital
less scary
for kids.

MnM Alliance provides children with a comforting bear and a child-friendly book that helps explain what happens when they receive medical care.

A soft teddy bear beside a teal storybook in warm window light
A little comfort goes a long way.
Something to holdA comforting companion
Something to understandA story for unfamiliar moments
Someone who caresA reminder they are not alone
Comfort + understanding

Little things.
A big difference.

Medical care can feel unfamiliar to a child. A friendly face and a simple story offer a gentle place to start.

The bear

Comfort.

A soft companion a child can hold during an unfamiliar medical experience.

Meet the program
The book

Understanding.

A child-friendly story that introduces the people, equipment and care they may encounter.

Explore the story
Together

Reassurance.

A way for children and families to talk, ask questions and feel a little more prepared.

Why it matters
Custom handmade bracelets

Made by hand.
Made for you.

A name, a meaningful word, your favorite colors. Create a personal bracelet with MnM Alliance.

Create your bracelet
You can make a difference

Help comfort
a child.

Support the Bear + Book program and help bring a little kindness to children receiving medical care.

A little gift. A lot of comfort.

Online giving opens soon. Donations are not being collected on this website.

Thank you for helping bring comfort to children.

Our purpose

More comfort.
More understanding.
More kindness.

We’re building connections with hospitals, doctors’ offices and people who believe a child’s experience matters.

A bear to hold.
A story to share.
A reminder someone cares.The Bear + Book program
From your kindness to their care

How it works.

Inside the program
01

You give

Donors and sponsors support the Bear + Book program.

02

We coordinate

MnM Alliance works with care teams to plan appropriate deliveries.

03

A child receives

A bear to hold and a story to help explain the medical experience.

04

Kindness stays

A familiar companion and a book families can revisit together.

A little kindness. A lasting difference.

Together, we can make the hospital less scary for kids.

Give comfort today