Cubs for Coping hosts its second volunteer event to spread hope and creativity in Queens Media Contact: Billie Goh, Phone: (917) 623-3003 Email: [email protected] Queens Village, NY- Cubs for Coping held its second volunteer event at the Hollis Woods Community Church on Saturday April 19, 2014. Attendees learned how to create handmade teddy bears at this event, which was open to the public. All of the wonderful creations will be donated to a children’s hospital in New York. Similar to the first event back in January, people united to support the cause of spreading hope, creativity, and volunteerism. Anyone was welcome to participate and learn how to make a bear for donation. Over 30 people attended and over 50 teddy bears were created. About Cubs for Coping - Cubs for Coping is a non-profit organization that holds volunteer events to create handmade teddy bears for children and teens in hospitals, homeless shelters, and eating disorder programs. The organization was founded by Nicole Javorsky who was hospitalized for anorexia at age 14. She was scared and lonely in the hospital, but the stuffed animals she received from her loved ones cheered her up. This experience inspired her to start Cubs for Coping two years ago at age 16. The handmade bears help young people dealing with stress or going through a tough time in their lives. Each teddy bear brings smiles and makes a difference by showing each young individual that people care about them. Every teddy bear is unique because they are sewn and decorated by different volunteers. Everything is personalized and the bears can range from a chef teddy bear to a superhero teddy bear. The volunteer events empower people to use their creativity for good and allow them to have a great time while doing something that gives back to the community. Get a glimpse of more of our handmade teddies and learn more at www.cubsforcoping.org. tiny teddy bear + lots of love = hope