Lincoln Niagara District branch members provide a charitable donation of books, hand crafted blankets, worry worms, bears and burden bears to the District Annual Meeting held on May 24, 2025
Thank you to our volunteers!
Find out more about the Pathstone Foundation at https://pathstonementalhealth.ca/foundation/
. Pictured below is Linda Vespoli-Burch, BA, Co-ordinator of Volunteer Services, Pathstone Mental Health Foundation gratefully receiving the presentation of gifts from LN District President Margaret Byl.
Books, Bears, Worry Worms & Blankets
What are Burden Bears & Worry Worms?
Lovingly created, the Burden Bears come in a variety of colours.
Children receive these wonderful little creatures while providing comfort and bringing a smiles!
Burden Bears are especially comforting. They have “No eyes to judge you nor a mouth to tell your secrets. Just ears to hear you and arms to hug you! ” .
Each child also receives this poem with their Worry Worm. “I’m a little Worry Worm. Hold me tight but not too firm. I’ll take your worries one by one. When the sun goes down I should be done. Think only happy thoughts and dream a dream or two. Knowing that I will be near your heart, I’ll forever be with you. I’m not lost, just all alone. If I’ve made you smile, please take me home.”
We are grateful to our members for providing the books, bears and blankets. Your continuing support of our Communities is the foundation of our organization.
Interested in learning about the Women’s Institute in your community? We welcome you to our branch or district meetings. Learn more about who we are in at our About Us page.
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