Spotlight on Cuddles of Hope

The Spotlight is on Amy Anton

In 2018, Amy Anton founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Cuddles of Hope after her 2‑year‑old son Lucas suffered an eye injury on his bike. The only comfort he had was a towel—so Amy decided no child should face trauma without a comforting stuffed friend.

Cuddles of Hope provides each child in hospitals and shelters with a donated bear, a coloring book, crayons, and even a full “Hope Bag” that includes toiletries, a blanket, stuffed animal, and poem—symbols of courage and comfort.

This Christmas season, COH donated 50 of our 8″ Basic Bear Bunch to children in hospitals—spreading warmth and hope during a truly meaningful season.

Cuddles of Hope bears ready for gift-giving

Amy’s kind thank-you from Cuddles of Hope

“Thank you Plush in a Rush for donating these PERFECT teddy bears that will make 50 children in the hospital very happy! Especially the week of Christmas!”