AuPairCare Partners with Build-a-Bear Workshop® for Second Annual Share a Bear Party to Benefit Local Charities

AuPairCare to donate bears to the Ronald McDonald House in Albany from AuPairCare’s Share-A-Bear party. AuPairCare, www.aupaircare.com, a leading au pair placement agency, is teaming up with Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide for their second annual Share-A-Bear campaign which invites au pairs to give back to their local communities by making a bear to donated to a special charity.

Albany, NY, February 05, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Ronald McDonald House in Albany to receive 10 teddy bears from AuPairCare’s Share-A-Bear party

AuPairCare, www.aupaircare.com, a leading au pair placement agency, is teaming up with Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide for their second annual Share-A-Bear campaign which invites au pairs to give back to their local communities by making a bear to be donated to a local children’s charity.

Last year, AuPairCare held over 100 events nationwide donating 1800 furry friends to over 100 local charities. Heidi Woehl, VP of AuPairCare, says “AuPairCare is present in many of same areas as Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and their motto that “a bear hug is understood in any language” is very much in-line with the role an au pair can play in the life of a child and host family. We are very excited about our continued partnership and the opportunity for our au pairs who make a difference in the lives of the children they care for, to extend the spirit of international friendship through these bears to other children in their area.”

Albany area au pairs will hold their party on February 21st at the Crossgates Mall Build-A-Bear Workshop. Led by AuPairCare Area Director, Ellen Malinowski, several au pairs from five different countries will stuff and name teddy bears while also creating individual cards wishing the recipient of their bear good wishes in their own language. These special international bears will then be donated to the children of Ronald McDonald House in Albany.

About AuPairCare
In 1989, AuPairCare, www.aupaircare.com, became one of the first agencies designated by the U.S. Department of State to legally sponsor au pairs to come to the United States. We have successfully placed more than 30,000 au pairs across the U.S. Our au pairs come from over 40 countries and have been fully screened by our overseas representatives. They all have previous childcare experience, speak English, attend a four-day AuPairCare training program, and have a sincere interest in living with an American family and providing quality childcare for twelve months.

About Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Albany provides a "home away from home" for families and their seriously ill or injured children who travel far to receive treatment at hospitals, and supports children's immunization and dental programs.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive retail. The Company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide. For more information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit www.buildabear.com.

Contact:
Ellen Malinowski
Area Director
Phone: 518 393-2756
ellenaupaircare@hotmail.com
www.aupaircare.com

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