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Attend the 11th Annual Bears in the Air Kickoff Party

November 2, 2022

Nearly 15,000 teddy bears — resulting in nearly 15,000 smiles — have been delivered to children at local hospitals over the last ten years because of the Bears in the Air program. Holiday cheer should be abundant this time of year, but some people have fewer reasons to smile than others. That’s why the Bears…

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SBN to Deliver Over 2100 Bears to Area Hospitals

December 17, 2019

More than 2100 newly purchased teddy bears have been collected as a result of South Bend International Airport’s (SBN) eighth annual Bears in the Air program. On Wednesday, December 19, SBN’s CEO & executive director Mike Daigle and SBN team members will present the bears to pediatric department representatives at Saint Joseph Health System at…

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First Bears to be Donated to SBN’s Annual Bears in the Air Program

December 5, 2018

The seventh annual Bears in the Air program lands at South Bend International Airport (SBN) with South Bend’s largest and most loveable bear Stu D. Baker, South Bend Cubs President Joe Hart, St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board of Directors President David Sage, and airport representatives donating the first bears to the program on Wednesday,…

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Third Annual Bears in the Air Kickoff Party to Take Place Friday at South Bend International Airport

December 4, 2014

The third annual Bears in the Air kickoff party takes place at South Bend International Airport (SBN) on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The event is open to the public. Admission is one newly purchased teddy bear or a $10 donation. A teddy bear will be delivered to children in local…

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