AFD receives pallets of teddy bears from Georgia
By Elizabeth Evans article
AFD firefighters gather to celebrate the arrival of two pallets of teddy bears for Austin-area kids impacted by the recent winter storm.
(Austin Fire Department/Chris Wilkinson)
AUSTIN, Texas - Sometimes a hug from a soft friendly face can help during a traumatic situation.
Thanks to a recent donation from Georgia, the Austin Fire Department will be able to offer just that to Austin-area kids.
AFD shared on Facebook that the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department in Georgia spent three weeks collecting new teddy bears for a program they called #BearHugsforTexas in an effort to show support to the children in Austin that were affected by Winter Storm Uri.