Jennifer Thomas
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I have been a part of the Bears of Hope family for over 10 years. I received my own bear of hope in January 2009 after the loss of my first son Bailey Antoni.
Bears of Hope were a life line to myself and my husband as we learned to navigate our new normal. Whilst January 2009 was one of the hardest times of our lives, I will be forever thankful that a bear opened the door to a support network that I never knew existed. I am proud to be a part of this organisation and look forward to see it grow and connect with more families in the future.