Teddy bears support Legion programs

This holiday season, Vermont Teddy Bear Co. — the nation’s top producer of handcrafted teddy bears — is showing its patriotic colors with the introduction of limited-edition bears to support The American Legion.

The keepsake teddy bears feature the Legion emblem on a white T-shirt and a Legion cap, which can be personalized with a department, district or post name. Additionally, a collection of bears honoring all five branches of the military, as well as a camouflage bear, will be available for purchase. Twenty percent of proceeds from the sales of all the bears will be donated to The American Legion to help the organization continue to provide support to veterans and their families, active-duty servicemembers, youth and community members.

"The American Legion has a broad range of programs for America’s children, veterans and military families and we welcome the support of Vermont Teddy Bear," American Legion National Commander Mike Helm said. "Each purchase of these wonderfully crafted bears directly supports American Legion programs, providing the necessary resources to continue our devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans."

The specially designed American Legion bears are only available now through Dec. 24, 2015. Order the Legion bears online: www.vermontteddybear.com/legion

Or call to order: (800) 829-BEAR (2327)