Questions and Answers
Q: Does it cost anything to receive a visit from Operation Teddy Bear?
A: No.
Q. How do I qualify to get a stuffed animal? My sister saw some on your website we would like to have. We collect beanie babies.
A. Must be tornado related. Fill out a contact form or send us an email. Turn around time is 24 hours. Should we learn a person or group submits false information just to have our stuffed animals, the police department will be contacted. Unfortunately, we have been ripped off twice by individual groups. 400 stuffed animals lost to scammers.
Q. I like your personalized stuffed teddy bears. How can I get one?
A. With a $20 donation to Operation Teddy Bear, you may receive one. Merle Norman on McFarland Blvd carries them. We are currently setting up paypal at the moment. You may get directly through us by emailing us at [email protected]
Q. I need a job. Are you guys hiring?
A. This tornado relief effort is staffed by volunteers. Sorry.
Q. I called you and you never call me back. I didn't leave my name.
A. My apologies...if you didn't get a return call. However, I must emphasize the need to leave a detailed message including your name, valid phone number and the best time to reach you.
Q. I cannot find a phone number for you guys. I want to talk you.
A. Because our site is growing, we omitted our number from our website and brochures per safety precautions. You may contact us via contact form, Facebook or submit an email at [email protected] .
Q. Can I request a certain type of character?
A. Because we deal in high volumes of donated stuffed animals, it is impossible for us to keep track of exactly what we have-on any given day.
Q. My daughter wants to have a birthday party. Can you bring your stuffed animals to give out as party favors? We need 25.
A. Sorry, we do not do birthday parties. If your child is a tornado victim-you may contact Alabama's Lost Birthdays for help. Otherwise, check your local phone directory for vendors.
Q. We are looking for a vintage stuffed toy. May we inquire what you have in your supply? We'll gladly pay top dollar.
A. No, ma'am.
Q. We are in desperate need of funds. Do you give money to tornado victims?
A. No. May we suggest contacting the Red Cross or GiveTuscaloosa.org for assistance.
Q. We have an event coming up. Are you available for speaking to civic groups, schools, churches?
A. Yes. There is no fee. Please send us an email to [email protected] . We will contact you within 24 hrs.
Q. We'd love to use some of your pictures...is it okay?
A. Please contact us at the email above and specify which photograph you choose to use. We'll respond within 24 hrs. Do not use photos without prior permission. Thanks.
A: No.
Q. How do I qualify to get a stuffed animal? My sister saw some on your website we would like to have. We collect beanie babies.
A. Must be tornado related. Fill out a contact form or send us an email. Turn around time is 24 hours. Should we learn a person or group submits false information just to have our stuffed animals, the police department will be contacted. Unfortunately, we have been ripped off twice by individual groups. 400 stuffed animals lost to scammers.
Q. I like your personalized stuffed teddy bears. How can I get one?
A. With a $20 donation to Operation Teddy Bear, you may receive one. Merle Norman on McFarland Blvd carries them. We are currently setting up paypal at the moment. You may get directly through us by emailing us at [email protected]
Q. I need a job. Are you guys hiring?
A. This tornado relief effort is staffed by volunteers. Sorry.
Q. I called you and you never call me back. I didn't leave my name.
A. My apologies...if you didn't get a return call. However, I must emphasize the need to leave a detailed message including your name, valid phone number and the best time to reach you.
Q. I cannot find a phone number for you guys. I want to talk you.
A. Because our site is growing, we omitted our number from our website and brochures per safety precautions. You may contact us via contact form, Facebook or submit an email at [email protected] .
Q. Can I request a certain type of character?
A. Because we deal in high volumes of donated stuffed animals, it is impossible for us to keep track of exactly what we have-on any given day.
Q. My daughter wants to have a birthday party. Can you bring your stuffed animals to give out as party favors? We need 25.
A. Sorry, we do not do birthday parties. If your child is a tornado victim-you may contact Alabama's Lost Birthdays for help. Otherwise, check your local phone directory for vendors.
Q. We are looking for a vintage stuffed toy. May we inquire what you have in your supply? We'll gladly pay top dollar.
A. No, ma'am.
Q. We are in desperate need of funds. Do you give money to tornado victims?
A. No. May we suggest contacting the Red Cross or GiveTuscaloosa.org for assistance.
Q. We have an event coming up. Are you available for speaking to civic groups, schools, churches?
A. Yes. There is no fee. Please send us an email to [email protected] . We will contact you within 24 hrs.
Q. We'd love to use some of your pictures...is it okay?
A. Please contact us at the email above and specify which photograph you choose to use. We'll respond within 24 hrs. Do not use photos without prior permission. Thanks.