Hugga-Bear came to life the day I received the heartbreaking call that my friend’s daughter, Emanii Younassoghlou, had been diagnosed with leukemia. After her passing, I knew I had to do something meaningful in her honor. That’s when Hugga-Bear went full force—not just as a comfort item, but as a symbol of love, strength, and remembrance.
When I asked Emanii’s mother where she believed Emanii would want the donations to go, she told me about the beautiful bond Emanii shared with another brave young girl named Bella. During their treatments, they became very close, and in Bella’s memory, her parents started the Smiles From Heaven organization.
In honor of both of these incredible girls, $1.00 from every Hugga-Bear sold will be donated to Smiles From Heaven. It’s our way of continuing their legacy—bringing comfort to others while supporting families battling pediatric cancer.
You may also support our mission by contributing to help those fighting pediatric cancer by donating to:
