Jia Lin-Bothe

Board Chair

I think about Hugaroo's mission to deliver and provide stuffed animals to children who have experienced life-threatening illnesses and traumatic events, and just hope that their companionship with a stuffed animal (preloaded with love!) will make their lives a little easier. ​

Vicki Alfano

board vice chair: colorado hugs regional director

I’ve known Berta and Mike for 47 years and consider them dear friends. Our marriages were six months apart. My family grew with theirs over the years —my two boys and their two girls. The loss of Morgan was hard. We have gone through a lot with each other and to be a part of Hugaroo is just another strand of the rope that binds us close.

Kevin Ward

board secretary

I learned about Hugaroo while looking for opportunities for my family to do volunteer work together. It
can be challenging to find opportunities for children, especially young ones, to volunteer. My family
helped with a bag and tag and had a great experience as we learned about Hugaroo and its’ mission.
We have participated in every bag and tag since that first one.

Pam Masek

Board treasurer

Once I started volunteering, I discovered what a great organization Hugaroo is and the benefits a hug gives to children who have experienced traumatic events and life altering situations. I believe strongly in Hugaroo’s mission and passion to help make a child’s experience a much better one, one hug at a time.