Students in Mrs. Griffith’s FBLA class at Natchitoches Central High School recently completed their Lucky Bear Service Project, collecting 120 teddy bears to support children receiving care at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.
Through the project, students partnered with the NRMC Foundation’s Lucky Bear Program, which provides stuffed animals to children who visit the hospital’s emergency room. The bears are given to young patients to help provide comfort during what can often be a frightening or stressful experience.
According to the school, the project was made possible through the generosity of community members who sponsored and donated the teddy bears.
School officials said service projects like the Lucky Bear initiative allow FBLA students to apply leadership skills while making a positive impact in the community.
