Cedar Rapids · Iowa · Est. with love
Till I'm there,
hold this bear.
Custom teddy bears made from the clothing of someone who's physically absent — so a child, a partner, a parent can carry them anywhere, until they're back home.
One size · 17” · Includes a personalized postcard
Dear Emma,
Dad
Made for
The people who can't be there — and the people who miss them.
Each bear is hand-stitched from a shirt or piece of clothing you send us, accompanied by a personalized postcard. It becomes a tangible link between the two of you, no matter what's keeping you apart.
Incarceration
Bonds that survive distance.
Hospital Stays
A constant when nothing else is.
Military Deployment
Home, in your arms.
Business Travel
Goodnight from anywhere.
Loss & Memory
Something to hold onto.
Did you know
6.2 million U.S. adults have a loved one incarcerated.
2.7 million children have a parent who is incarcerated. Family bonds reduce recidivism — and tangible objects help children process feelings of abandonment, loneliness, and stress.
2.7M
Children with an incarcerated parent
6.2M
Adults with a loved one incarcerated
From your door to theirs
Five simple steps. One unforgettable hug.
- 01
Pick a shirt (or two)
Heavier fabrics hold up best — heavy cotton, flannel, denim, or fleece. Send a couple if you can; we'll only use what we need.
- 02
Place your order
Order online and tell us the size, postcard signer, and shipping address — or print our PDF order form if you prefer.
- 03
Mail us the shirts
Send them to:
C/O: Till I'm There Bear4120 Elkhorn Dr NECedar Rapids, IA 52411We'll email you when they arrive.
- 04
Patiently wait 2–3 weeks
Every bear is handmade with care.
- 05
Receive your bear
Beautifully wrapped, ready to gift, accompanied by a personalized postcard from the person they miss.
Note: Unfortunately we can’t return unused shirts or fabric.
Hold this bear,
until I’m back home.
Personalized postcard included
What’s included
One Bear.
One Personalized Postcard.
One Unmistakeable Hug.
- A teddy bear hand-crafted from the shirt(s) you provide
- A personalized postcard.
- Beautifully wrapped, ready to gift on arrival
Pricing & sizes
17 inches of comfort — made to be held when you can't be there.
17”$79.99$69.99Initial Launch Discount · $10.00 off+ standard shipping $10.95 per bear
“Tangible objects reduce the emotionally and mentally damaging feelings of abandonment in children of incarcerated parents.”
These treasured keepsakes provide comfort during times of separation.
Research summarized by Till I’m There Bears
Ready when you are
Send a hug that can travel anywhere.
Place an order in a few minutes. Pay with PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, or by check / money order. We’ll guide you through every step.
