❤️ Real Moments, Real Comfort
Every child who receives a Hug from Hugaroo is going through something tough, whether it’s an illness, trauma, or crisis. These stories, shared with love and permission, show the true impact of one small act of kindness.
✨ When a Hug Makes a Difference
"I got very sick and I when I didn’t get better right away I was treated for strep. That did work either do I had to go to the hospital to do bloodwork. The I got to got to Levines and I got my appendix taken out. I love my bears warm hugs on my belly"
- May 2025
- May 2025
"Great reward post surgery for ear tubes! Little guy has had so many ear infections and this was so scary for him. He hugged his deer all the way home!"
- April 2025
- April 2025
"Hi, I’m Sutton! I was at Levine's Children Hospital in Charlotte to have my tonsils removed. When they brought in this black and white pony who stayed with me while I was in the hospital for two days, it made me so happy!"
- July 2024
- July 2024
"Best gift from a surgery a 1 year old could ask for. He won’t put it down and it makes him feel so special and loved. Thank you guys so much!"
- June 2024
- June 2024
"My son Kane has Cornelia De Lange Syndrome. He is hospitalized often at Atrium and had a renal exam today with IV and catheterized. Not a fun day, but your teddy was a sweet gift. He’s sensory with touch and although he doesn’t play, he liked it above his tummy. Thank you!!"
- January 2023
- January 2023
"Our son, Wylie took a pretty hard fall and had to get stitches. The urgent care gave him this elephant for being so brave. The elephant’s name is Stitches to honor the memory!"
- June 2023
- June 2023
"Your stuffed animals have made my daughter smile while being stuck in the hospital. Thank you. She gave it a big squeeze, not knowing that they were hugging Roos, so it was perfect!"
- December 2022
- December 2022
"Last week I worked with 3 kids who were losing their mom and had come to say goodbye to her – I took 3 stuffed animals along with me and it really helped them to have something cuddly to hold during those hard conversations and moments."
- September 2022
- September 2022
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