Paddington Bear has been at the heart of fundraising for Action Medical Research ever since his creator, Michael Bond, met the charity’s founder, Duncan Guthrie, in 1976.
Paddington Bear always likes to help wherever he can and so, after chewing over the matter with Mr Bond, he agreed to support Action Medical Research as the charity’s official mascot.
Paddington Bear’s cheery face has helped us attract thousands of new supporters who together have raised millions of pounds to help create a healthier future for babies and children.
Bring Your Bear
This is our key fundraising event for children at nurseries and schools. Here’s how it works: children take their favourite bear or soft toy to school or nursery for the day and donate £1 to our Touching Tiny Lives appeal which raises funds for research into premature birth and pregnancy complications.
The event takes place throughout June to celebrate Paddington’s birthday on 25th June. If it suits you better you can chose another month.
Register now for your free fundraising kit.
Paddington Bear’s fans can check out the official Paddington Bear website and the online shop
Limited edition Paddington prints
We have the perfect gift for any fan of Paddington Bear; a set of three exclusive limited edition prints of previously unpublished watercolour paintings of Paddington by his original illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, signed by Paddington’s creator Michael Bond.
‘Off on Holiday’, ‘Away for the Day’ and ‘A Sticky Passage’ were created over ten years ago and the few remaining prints will raise much needed funds for two of Michael’s favourite charities; Action Medical Research and ReadWrite.
The original paintings were signed by Peggy and to complete the picture, Paddington’s creator and leading author, Michael Bond O.B.E. personally signed and numbered every print in this special edition, making them rare and highly collectible items.
Each image is strictly limited worldwide to an edition of 495 prints, produced to the highest standards of the Fine Arts Trade Guild and every print bears the Guild’s stamp.
Originally on sale in Selfridges of London at £225 each, we are delighted to offer the set of 3 for just for £295 (+ postage, packing and insurance). Prints are supplied unmounted, allowing you to mount and frame to your own taste.
Order prints online or contact Toby Tennant on 01403 327436 or ttennant@action.org.uk
Exclusive Paddington stamp sheets
Action Medical Research and Buckingham Covers have teamed up to offer you the chance to purchase limited edition Paddington Bear anniversary stamp sheets.
Only 1000 of these commemorative collectables have been produced. They will be available from June 25 2008 on a first come first served basis!
For each sheet by Action Medical Research supporters the charity will receive a donation of £9 towards the Touching Tiny Lives campaign.
Order now to avoid disappointment.
Visit the Paddington stamp sheet page at the Buckingham covers website.
Telephone: 01303 278 137 (phones answered 8.30am – 5pm Monday-Friday. Secure answerphone out of hours)
Email: sales@buckinghamcovers.com
Post: Buckingham Covers, Warren House, Shearway Road, Folkestone, Kent CT19 4BF
Cheques are made payable to”Buckingham Covers”. All major credit/debit cards welcome.
When ordering please let Buckingham Covers know that you are an Action Medical Research supporter to make sure we get the full £9 donation.
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Wellies to Work is Action Medical Research's brand new fundraising event, inspired by our mascot Paddington Bear, and we'd love you to be part of it.
All you have to do is encourage everyone in your workplace to wear their favourite rubber boots on a day that suits you and your organization, and collect a donation of £2 per welly-wearer.