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Brenda Hallaway passed away from complications from breast cancer at the age of 41. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 1995 and had a recurrence in June of 1997.
Brenda died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, friends and teddy bears. Her funeral was a celebration of life. Those who attended carried teddy bears and one of her favorite songs, Return to Pooh Corner, was sung at the service. Brenda's trade name was BJ Huggables. She was featured in the "Cutting Edge" of Teddy Bear Review in the September/October 1998 issue. The article was about her bear, Hope, which she made to raise awareness of breast cancer. She donated proceeds from the sale of each bear to the
Brenda Hallaway
June 29, 1957 - October 28, 1998
of Brenda's artist friends approached her
about "Keeping Hope Alive" and she agreed to release her pattern so that others may use it. As a result,
the pattern for Brenda's Hope, along with kits, is available through Here in both the original size of 13"
and translated patterns for a 7" bear and a 2 ¼" bear. Donations from the sale of the patterns
and kits will be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research. Authorization is given with a
full heart to anyone making the pattern and selling the finished bear to raise funds for the cancer organization
of their choice. Commercial reproduction must be preauthorized through Edinburgh Imports. If you have a picture
of you and your Hope please send it to us and we will place you picture in our "Remembrance Pages" section.