Beanie Baby creator Ty Warner said the plush is a 'gold-colored bear offering a symbol of love and hope to Hawaiians.'
and founder of Ty Inc, announced on Aug. 17 that they are releasing a special bear named Aloha with all profits to be donated to the American Red Cross to help people affected by the Hawaii wildfires.All profits from the limited-edition Beanie Baby will be donated to the American Red Cross to help people affected by the Hawaii wildfires.“Loss can strike at any time.
“Right now, thousands of Hawaiians lack food, clothing, shelter and other necessities as they attempt to cope with last week’s fires,” he added. “My hope in partnering with the American Red Cross is that I can help ease their burden.”Just like all Beanie Babies, Aloha has a birthday and a poem that reads: “Helping each other all day long / We forever will stay Maui strong.”
Warner and Beanie Babies have been in headlines recently as the hand-held stuffed plushies are celebrating their 30th anniversary. The creator and toys were also the subject of,” a fictionalized version of Warner's rags to riches story — and the three women that helped him become a billionaire. Zach Galifinakis stars as Warner.
Meanwhile, the Country of Maui shared on Aug. 15 that at this time the death roll rose to 106 people. This is now the
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