The Comfort Cub

We were so Blessed to have attended the AWHONN conference in Orlando, FL (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses). A powerful reminder of the heart behind the Comfort Cub. Over the years, nurses and healthcare teams have played an important role in helping us bring comfort to grieving families. Thank you to the nurses, educators and healthcare professionals who show up everyday for families facing the unimaginable. We are honored to support the work you do!

After losing a loved one sleep can be one of the hardest things to navigate. We were so blessed to hear that our Comfort Cub has been able to help. Anthony will never be forgotten 💜🧸

I wanted to share with you a little something I am most grateful for. When I arrived at the mosque (The Islamic Center of San Diego) last Friday where we were handing out Comfort Cubs to the Muslim community, I was a little nervous as I have never been to a mosque before. I felt awkward, not knowing the customs and what to expect. I did a little research and wore a long dress that covered my ankles and wore a long sleeve shirt under my dress to cover my arms and a scarf on my head out of respect for their culture. Luckily, when I got there I met the Imams daughter and son in law. They were both so kind and friendly. But then I had something very special happen. An older gentleman, I did not get his name, came up to me and said the customary greeting which I had never heard before “As-salamu alaykum” ( “peace be upon you”) and gave me this little piece of candy. It immediately brought a smile to my face and it made me feel most welcome and at ease. I was so touched by this very small gesture. I recognized the candy right away as it was one of my very favorite as a kid. I put the candy in my pocket and thought I can’t wait to eat that later. However, I forgot about it and when I got home I put it on my desk. And now several days have passed and I can’t bring myself to eat it. You know why? Because every time I look at it it’s a reminder of the very special day I shared with the Muslim community and the kindness that was shared with me by a man who was grieving but took the time to show me a small kindness. This little gesture has made a big impact on me. I’m seriously thinking about framing it as a special reminder about how a little bit of kindness goes a long way. 🩷- marcella

Following the devastating events of this past week, our hearts have been entirely with our neighbors at the San Diego Islamic Center.
​This week, The Comfort Cub delivered our weighted therapeutic bears to over 450 families there. We are incredibly grateful and humbled to have been invited into such a sacred, tender moment of healing. Thank you for allowing us to stand with you.
​May these cubs bring a sense of tangible comfort, a release of anxiety, and a constant reminder that this community stands united beside you.🙏🏽🩷🕌🩷🧸🩷