Spinoza was created as a healing gift of love. The "buddy bear project" was created for people to extend hope and encouragement to children in their communities.

Spinoza is a powerful form of therapy that benefits children throughout their lives. Spinoza also provides families with an effective tool for facilitating communication in a time of uncertainty or loss.

A few ways that Spinoza helps children:

• The combination of healing music and storytelling with the tactile comfort of a soft teddy bear, helps a child bond to Spinoza.
• Spinoza provides effective distraction when children are faced with scary situations such as a hospital treatment or loss of a loved one.
• The uniqueness of Spinoza’s special stories and songs helps children with interaction, communication and a healthy expression of themselves.

Courtney, age 3 1/2, with her brothers.  She is being treated for Leukemia

Lauren, age 6.