The Kentucky State Police has announced the Trooper Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day sale, offering the public an exclusive opportunity to spread love while supporting the agency’s outreach program. From now until February 14th, customers can buy these heartwarming bears at a discounted price of $20, saving $5.
All proceeds allow troopers to provide teddy bears to children who have been in traumatic situations such as car crashes, child sexual abuse, or fighting a terminal illness.
Trooper Teddy Bears are available for purchase either online or at any KSP Post. Customers who choose to buy online have the option to either collect their purchase from their local KSP Post without any additional cost or have it delivered to their home for an extra fee.
The Trooper Teddy Project relies solely on donations and the sale of bears to sustain it, with 100% of the proceeds being used to purchase additional bears to distribute to children in need. To purchase a bear or make a tax-deductible contribution visit the Trooper Teddy website.
According to KSP, the Trooper Teddy Project came to life in December 1989 after Kentucky First Lady Martha Wilkinson hosted a fundraiser at Red Mile Gaming & Racing, raising enough funds to purchase 2,000 bears. The first allotment of bears included a personal note from Mrs. Wilkerson.
