Duke Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Ball bring Warm and Fuzzy Fun To The Triangle

My friend Amanda works for Speedway Children’s Charities in Charlotte. She knows that I work on youth and education outreach at NBC 17 and she thought of me when she had some extra seats at her table to the Duke Teddy Bear Ball this past weekend.

Friday evening at the Durham Marriott Civic Center in support of the 19th annual Teddy Bear Ball to benefit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center.

I had never been the event before, but now that I have gone I know that it will become a yearly tradition.

The holiday-themed formal affair, allowed guests to browse and bid on hundreds of auction items and teddy bears while enjoying great food and wine.

This year’s chairs, Dan and Wendy Cooper, are the parents of pediatric brain tumor patient, Matthew Cooper.

The Cooper’s brave son, Matt, told the story of his family commuted for a number of years from California for his treatment. They have since relocated to Durham to be near Duke Children’s. His story brought tears to my eyes. His strength and wisdom was inspiring.

This year’s fund-raising ball honors the Cooper family’s dedication to helping their son, Matt.

The 2008 Teddy Bear Ball is hosted to show the reason why Duke Children’s raises funds — to better the lives of children in need.

The Teddy Bear Ball is the largest charity black-tie gala in the Triangle. Taking place the first Friday of December, the event gives sponsors, donors and guests the chance to don their finest apparel and enjoy fine food and company all in the name of helping sick children.

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