Testimonials

I'm treekled to have global friends from children to professors and military personnel of every rank.
I believe that it's just fine to be different and I'm sure my many completely different friends would agree!

Willy Blattner, General Manager

Caledonian Hilton Hotel, Princess Street Edinburgh, Midlothian
United Kingdom

"Baxterbear is following in the footsteps of Laurel & Hardy, Sir Sean Connery and Michael Douglas by taking up residence at the Caledonian Hilton Hotel. Having been a regular visitor since the 1930s, and a true afficionado of the Caley's afternoon tea (and the rather special shortbread!), it is fitting that Baxterbear is returning to his home away from home. Baxterbear has secured a loyal following at the hotel and beyond. We hosted an introduction to Baxterbear in the run up to Hogmanay last year and the demand for Baxterbear and his stories was incredible. Our bellman Billy features in some of the stories and is already starting to gather a small Baxterbear fanbase."

Maria Field Rotary Community & Vocational Committee Chair

Rotary Club of Whickham Clavering Newcastle
United Kingdom

Dr. Anil Budh-Raja MBBS,BSc,MRCGP,Dip.Dermatology

Parkfield Medical Centre, Birmingham
United Kingdom

" Baxterbear symbolizes compassion , bravery,warmth and leadership.... amongst many other things. I will pass his unique story on to my patients and distribute the Baxterbears in my GP Surgery and increase awarens of him amongst the Medical fraternity. He's an inspiration to children and will continue to create smile and strength amongst his followers!"

Doris Mayoli, founder of the Twakutukuza Trust

Cancer Ward at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
Kenya

"Doris Mayoli, founder of the Twakutukuza Trust, is so thrilled to have Baxterbear coming to the Trust's Baxterbears Teddy Bears Picnic! Baxterbear will be bringing joy and happiness to children in the Cancer Ward at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya 21st July this year.

The mantra of the Trust is to 'Live on Purpose', and Baxterbear's positive message and warm hugs will encourage the children to stay positive. Doris is thrilled to have a new friend and to revisit the places around Kenya, with Baxterbear he knows well".

Professor Yosuke Chikamoto

California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco,
United States

A happy fluffy bear… There is no question that he is a people magnet.But a miracle happens when they get close to him. They notice something unexpected from such an adorable bear, a torn ear. Quite naturally kids and grown-up’s ask with curiosity and compassion, “What happened to him?” It is this curiosity and compassion that creates a special moment where sharing the Baxterbear’s life adventures, not always easy ones, leads us into caring conversations on worries, troubles, pains, and, lastly, but not the least, hope.

Dr Jonathon Chick

MA Cambridge, MBChB MPhil DSc Edinburgh, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, former Advisor to the World Health Organisation
United Kingdom

Polio is a highly infectious disease. It invades the nervous system, and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. Resistance to the virus in the body can be stimulated by immunisation and the disease loses its power. When I studied medicine in the UK in the 1960's there were no new cases being seen because of the immunisation campaign which had taken place in developed countries. However, working in Nigeria, Uganda and Ruanda in the 1960's and 1970's, I often saw affected children suffering as they still are in some parts of the world today.

Col. Simon Vandeleur

Edinburgh Garrison Commander, Edinburgh Castle
United Kingdom

Mutual respect, shared love of adventure and a determination to be courageous and positive in the face of adversity, misfortune and difficult times are what identify Baxterbear as a friend and mascot to the many servicemen and women serving their country around the world. Baxterbear does all he can to make a difference to people's lives. He is always by your side and when you are far away from your family and friends, he becomes a much needed companion, listener and confidante.

Major General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter

London
United Kingdom

“ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is delighted to have Baxterbear as the mascot for the 2010 British Military Tournament. He will add much to the overall event as well as appearing in the finale on each performance. He has an interesting and evocative story and this is his attraction. We are witnessing appalling weather at the moment which resembles that which we had in January of this year when Baxterbear marched from the Borders to London with the Coldstream Guards. It is therefore very fitting that he should be re united with his friends in the Coldstream Guards

BM KENDALL Captain Company Second in Command Number 7 Company

London
United Kingdom

It’s fantastic to see Baxterbear again, both in the snow and this time in London! We have watched his growing popularity keenly over the last year and are as proud as ever to have him with us here today; a fantastic ambassador for so many of those in need.’