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As a Trustee of The Awesome Foundation Miami we are proud to have funded Bee Brave Buddies under the expert and compassionate leadership of Rosanna Hope. In our view their work is part of what makes Miami Awesome.
rafos1
Donor
As a mom of a child with cancer seeing what she goes through on a daily basis be brave buddies were a great help. My daughter went with her doll the clinic and for tests and for scans and always said my Doll is here to help me .what a wonderful foundation this is keep up the good work
sharadoll28
Doll Recipient
Bee Brave Buddies is an amazing charitable organization with a heart dedicated to seriously ill children. Children who are facing childhood cancer are often all too familiar with the scary unknowns that accompany this horrid disease. Bee Brave Buddies provides them a companion to join them in their fight. Adorable, bald, and of course, very brave, these seemingly simple dolls are a precious companion to children who need a hand to hold, and a brave buddy by their side. Started by a cancer survivor, this amazing organization touches those who are most vulnerable, providing a measure of emotional comfort in the form of a lovable Bee Brave Buddy.
paulastorms
Volunteer
Bee Brave Buddies is one of the most charitable organizations I've come across. The children truly love the dolls, and the founder, Rosanna Bernstein, truly loves what she does. I've seen photos of the children interacting with their dolls, and I've seen video testimony of how much the dolls have done for families going through one of the toughest tests in life.
Daniel119
General Member of the Public
Bee Brave Buddies endlessly and selflessly gives to those that need it the most, children who are fighting cancer. Each Bee Brave Buddy is made with love and gives the child comfort, something to snuggle with, and someone to tell their fears to. In other words, Bee Brave Buddies gives each child a friend....and there is no thing better. What a wonderful gift Bee Brave Buddies is :-D!
weimdal
General Member of the Public
As a 2 time cancer survivor, I know how great it feels to receive gifts from someone who cares while undergoing treatment. Bee Brave Buddies is an awesome charity that surprises children with huggable dolls who look like them. The smiles on the faces of these children really tells the story of what this charity is all about and that is why I support it 100%! I am a monthly donor and I sponsor a child through auto draft from my Paypal account. Won't you match or exceed my challenge for this wonderful organization?
Glori S.
General Member of the Public
Be Brave! This is exactly what these precious dolls do for these precious children. They offer a spark of joy and happiness at a time they need to "BE BRAVE"! They are unique and are sent to the children without cost by the support given through the time and devotion of this organization.
gdiamond
Donor
Absolutely beautiful gift for a child to receive I have had The unfortunate experience of seeing a lot of cancer in my lifetime with children and adults anyone that's holding a beautiful doll doesn't go through the cancer Treatment all alone bee brave buddies dolls I Strongly believe that these dolls are incredibly bright and beautiful Which puts a smile on any child's face! Whatever the sickness may be bee brave buddies doll are a sense of comfort To a child or an adult fighting cancer or whatever there illness may be my mother died of cancer terrible disease! So these dolls give you a sense of peace a sense of strength most importantly it gives you a friend! You're not alone!
hyman100
General Member of the Public
Bee Brave Buddies is an amazing organization. My daughter received a Bestie Brave doll a few weeks after being diagnosed with Leukemia and it put a huge smile on her face as well as mine.
shapel
Doll Recipient
Amazing experience, my daughter was thrilled to receive her be brave doll in the mail! She takes it with her every time we leave the house. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my good news with other families struggling with childhood cancer.
aredden
Doll Recipient
I've been following Bee Brave Buddies charity organization for some years now and I'm in love with them. I've seen how they started doing those adorable bold dolls that look just like those children in pain. I've seen videos when some kids receive their bee brave doll and their face just lits up. I think there is nothing better than doing a kid feel strength. To make them feel they are not alone in such tough battle. To make them feel deep in their heart they have their own brave buddie standing right next to them, ready to be hugged. To remember them, they are superheroes, they CAN win this. Since the beginning until now, I've seen how much Bee Brave Buddies has grown up. LOTS of bold adorable dolls have been delivered, lots of children have been embraced in a hopeful hug and their parents get to get some happiness while seeing their kids with a smile on their face. Thank you Bee Brave Buddies, for the bottom of my heart, thank you for all those kids you help to go thru such tough thing. For the smiles, for the strength, for the love. GO GO GO!!
Carina2
General Member of the Public
Bee Brave Buddies sends a friendly messenger in the form of a boy or girl doll with a smile to an individual child who is battling cancer. These kids are struggling with pain and the anticipation of more pain and their doll becomes a beam of sunshine that they can actually grasp and which provides them with actual comfort. We want each child to be able to find that comfort and to get well. What a big help you are Bee Brave Buddies Corporation! Thank you for all the love you send with each beautifully crafted doll!
Anonymous
General Member of the Public
Bee Brave Buddies goal from the beginning has been to give as many children as possible, who are undergoing cancer treatment, a "Buddy" of their own. A buddy who could bring them some measure of comfort, as well as a whole lot of fun, at a time in their young lives when both are very much needed. Rosanna Bernstein is accomplishing this by making and giving her Bee Brave Buddies to hundreds of cancer struck children across the country. She is one special lady!
KPhlamm
Volunteer
I really love this non profit group. Rosanna Bernstein has done an amazing job giving to this organization for a wonderful cause. The dolls are so creative and this mission so thoughtful. It has been amazing with all the wonderful people who have embraced the concept. Please donate to help bring a smile to a child and their families who have gone through so much.
Kay Durst
Board Member
I have been a volunteer with this nonprofit since its beginning and it is truly amazing. The founder, Rosanna Bernstein, is full of vision and energy and drive. The bald superhero dolls are adorable. And 100% of the money raised goes into making and distributing these dolls. I have seen firsthand the smiles and joy these dolls bring to very sick children. For them and their families Bee Brave Buddies are priceless.
Elizabeth A.
Volunteer
I am a Pediatric Nurse and I saw the Bee Brave Buddies on a Facebook page that I follow. What a wonderful idea to make these dolls for children with cancer. I bought one for a friend who's daughter has Leukemia and I hope that it helps her through her journey!
jmcoxwell
General Member of the Public
It has been my pleasure to work with Rosanna Bernstein with the Bee Brave Buddies! As a donor, I find that the joy of the children receiving these dolls promotes healing, faith, positive outlook and hope for the kids as well as the parents. The dolls are very well received by the kids and they are exceptionally constructed as each one is handmade by a local seamstress.
Please consider donating a few dollars to truly be an ambassador of good well for children with cancer! Many thanks to Rosanna Bernstein for her creativity, her foresight and her love for the kids!
Dolly3
Donor
After reading of Rosanna and her love for the children that receive her lovely dolls, I was happy to be able to share some of my fabric with her to be a small part of the big effort she undertakes to bring joy to the little ones. Bee Brave is such an appropriate name for the organization. These children and families are not only in physical pain but emotional pain and they no doubt find themselves having to be more brave than they ever dreamed. It is wonderful to see that these dolls can be there tucked in beside them during the scariest of moments. Then they are still there being a friend when the days are brighter. I feel sure a little of Rosanna's heart is sewn into each one.
Lifeasapecialneedsmom
Donor
Bee Brave Buddies is an incredible organization. Rosanna Bernstein is taking her talent and passion of design and focusing her energy on creating Bee Brave Buddies for children suffering from cancer and/or other chronic illnesses. My daughter has an undiagnosed chronic illness and received Catie Cuddles from Bee Brave Buddies about 18 months ago...and she still sleeps with her! The intricate details, colors, and thoughtful design is genuine and from the heart. Thank you Rosanna, for providing my daughter and so many other sick children with strength, comfort and hope!
watsonsis1
Doll Recipient
Lets start with this, I pretty much have the coolest job. I get to coordinate events and donations at Florida Hospital for Children and make kids smile every single day. However, I wouldn't be able to do this if it wasn't for our community donors. Our donors from the community is what helps us do our job and help us provide all of these amazing resources for our brave little kiddos. Bee Brave Buddies is such an amazing organization. They help remind our hospitalized children that they are still a child and help in the process of normalizing their environment. They allow these kids to have a "buddy" that they can use for play, cuddles, and even take back into surgery. These dolls really make a difference! Thank you for sending your "buddies" to help brighten our patients days.
Nafroz88
Childlife Department, Florida Hospital for Children