A promise forever kept, a difference forever made...
The JENNABEARS Foundation.
Dedicated to the memory of Jenna "Jennabear" Lynne Eades 9.11.06 - 4.1.07
In March of 2007, the lives of the Eades’ family were tragically changed forever. Their beautiful 6 month-old daughter, Jenna Lynne, was fatally injured and their oldest daughter, Hayley, was critically hurt when a truck violently rear-ended the vehicle they were riding in. Hayley miraculously survived her injuries, but the impact was too much for little Jenna. Jenna’s parents always called her "Jennabear", the inspiration for the name of this organization.
During their hospital stay, the Eades family noticed many children who were hurt and scared, yet, had nothing to comfort them. At times, not even a parent. 6 weeks later, they brought the bears Hayley received during her stay to those children...they loved them!
The Eades then became determined to make a difference through Jenna’s memory…
"The Jennabear is a symbol of love, comfort, and a connection through the memory of our daughter, Jenna Lynne Eades."
Our mission:
Helping children and families in a time of need.
Whether it is a child who was seriously hurt in a car crash, a child battling cancer, or a parent who loses a child, we give them a Jennabear for comfort. Our Jennabear’s are super soft, big, and meet hospital criteria for infection control.
And we don’t stop there! Other important programs include:
-Jennabear Trauma Baskets - for the older children -Jennabear Boo Boo Bags -Jennabear Angel Baskets -JENNABEARS Wagon Station -Jenna’s Bedtime Reading Truck -Hayley’s ER Toy Closet -JENNABEARS Birthday-in-a-Box -Adoption of 2 rooms at the Ronald McDonald House of Phx
