All students must have a completed and signed Liability release form.

Teddy Bear Drive Guidelines

📌 Purpose

To collect new teddy bears for donation to children at Batson Children's Hospital to provide comfort and support during their hospital stay.

✅ Donation Guidelines

• Teddy bears must be brand new
  • Due to hospital policies, used or pre-owned items cannot be accepted.
• Maximum size: 20 inches tall
  • Bears should be small enough to be easily stored and hugged by young children.
• No sound chips, moving parts, or electronics
  • Keep it simple—soft, plush, and huggable only.
• No themed bears with potentially sensitive designs
  • Avoid bears with scary, violent, or controversial themes.
  • Neutral or cheerful designs are best.
• Tags should be left on if possible
  • Shows the item is new and unused.

📦 Collection Instructions

• Bears should be brought to the conference registration area.
• Chapters are responsible for keeping count of their total donations.
• If you have a large quantity, label your box or bag with your school name.

🏆 Community Service Award

• The chapter that donates the most teddy bears will be recognized with the
  “2026 Community Service Award” at the conference.