Foothills Cruisers Car Club donates teddy bears to Onvida Health

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local car club made a donation Wednesday that will put a smile on local kids' faces during their medical treatments.

The Foothills Cruisers Car Club donated more than 1,000 teddy bears and stuffed animals to Onvida Health.

The goal is to give comfort to children while they are being treated or recovering at the hospital.

"They basically hang out with them and say this is mine and have something to hug. It's a good brave for them when they have to go through all those tests and stuff with them," said Doris Casey, Chairwoman of the Foothills Cruisers.

"These bears bring smiles to children while they go through difficult time at the hospital. It's just a little token of care and comfort we can give to these kids," said Rosa Rubio with the intensive care unit at Onvida Health.

The Foothills Cruisers plan to continue donating toys to kids to other local health centers and clinics in Yuma County.