Million $ Bear Campaign

News & Updates from Million $ Bear Campaign & Burke's Tour

From: Bob & Linda Derr, PACFI
(Burke's Dad and StepMom)

What Is The Million $ Bear Campaign

The Million $ Bear Campaign involves Burke P. Bear touching millions of lives
throughout the United States and world countries and raising
millions of dollars for cystic fibrosis (CF) research.

Fundraising Events

The Boyds Collection re-issued Burke P. Bear in the Spring of 2007 for his 10th year anniversary!
The re-issued Burke has "Burke P. Bear" stamped on his paw. The Boyds Collection will again give a
percentage of total Burke P. Bear sales to Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis, Inc. (PACFI) to fund
cystic fibrosis (CF) research projects.

Linda Osier and her Harley Owners Group riders from Sterling, Michigan, again featured a
Progressive Dinner Ride to benefit PACFI. Linda and her group raised $996 for PACFI.
Funds raised by Linda and her group will support CF research efforts at Michigan State University.
Thanks Linda!

Thanks also to the staff at Boyds Bear Country in Gettysburg; Olde Tyme Accessories in Selinsgrove;
Otto’s Book Store and Adelyn’s in Williamsport; Kern Run Crafts in Beavertown; Country Cupboard
in Lewisburg; and Country Gifts ‘n Such in Mechanicsburg for their fantastic support for our
“Book ‘n Bear” signings at each location.

"Burke's Tour" Book

Burke’s Tour is also the title of a book published in Decembr of 2006 and was written by Bob Derr.
The book tells an inspirational story of Burke’s life and how people, businesses, and organizations
are working together to complement Burke’s legacy of love. We have done several “book and bear”
signings at Boyds retailers and bookstores in central Pennsylvania. The book is available through
Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon.com, or it can be ordered through your local book store.

Signed copies are available by sending a check for $12 (covers book, tax, mailer, and postage) to
Bob Derr, 410 Ninth Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. A percentage of proceeds from book sales will
go to CF research projects.

Unsigned copies are available in paperback or e-Book versions!
Click Here to order the book online or for more information!

Hosting Burke P. Bear "Thank You's"

A special “THANK YOU!” to Burke’s wild and crazy adopted aunts, Audrey and Lisa,
for showing him a great time as the trio toured Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Burke P. Bear had his first taste of German beer and he is yearning to return for more fun and frolics!

Cynthia’s Hallmark in Indiana hosted Burke P. Bear for another fundraiser and raised over $300
for PACFI. Thanks to the staff at Cynthia’s for your support!

Valerie Hudson and her family from Orem, Utah, hosted Burke P. Bear where the Traveling Teddy
was awed by the beauty of Bridal Falls and other local landmarks. Burke also spent some time
at Brigham Young University where Valerie works as a professor. Valerie has three children
with CF and is busy in her “spare” time with the Utah Valley Institute of CF Research. Valerie’s CF
research studies noted that glutathione (an enzyme) is very beneficial for people with CF,
and her co-partner Clark Bishop, MD, are pursuing funding for clinical trials. Thanks Valerie!

Burke P. Bear left Utah and flew to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was hosted by Fred Wilson,
a retired pilot. It’s Vegas, Baby! and Fred took Burke on a flying tour of the famous Vegas strip
and other local landmarks. Thanks Fred!

Author Cloyce Jones hosted Burke P. Bear in California, and Burke enjoyed being with Cloyce and her family,
the California sunshine, and Cloyce's supply of sharp cheese and Jif peanut butter.
Cloyce wrote a book entitled "Inner Strength, One Family's Experience with Cystic Fibrosis". The book
can be ordered via the following link: www.trafford.com/robots/04-0971.html.

Burke is currently in Arkansas with hosts Cheryl and David Boop.
The Boops recently moved to Arkansas from Georgia, and they planned to have
Burke photographed with peanut farmer and former President Jimmy Carter.
They had also planned to stop in Tennessee so Burke could see Graceland, home of "The King!"

States Burke Has Not Visited As Of March 2008

Burke P. Bear has not visited Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, and Vermont. Please contact PACFI if you are interested in hosting a Burke
visit to one of these states.

World Countries That Burke Has Visited

Burke P. Bear has had the opportunity to visit various world countries, including Thailand, Australia, Nepal,
Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, Dubai, Russia, Greece, United Kingdom, Georgia, India, Hungary, Austria, Germany,
Czech Republic, Canada and Italy.



	News & Updates from Million $ Bear Campaign & Burke's Tour From: Bob & Linda Derr, PACFI (Burke's Dad and StepMom) What Is The Million $ Bear Campaign The Million $ Bear Campaign involves Burke P. Bear touching millions of lives throughout the United States and world countries and raising millions of dollars for cystic fibrosis (CF) research. Fundraising Events The Boyds Collection re-issued Burke P. Bear in the Spring of 2007 for his 10th year anniversary! The re-issued Burke has "Burke P. Bear" stamped on his paw. The Boyds Collection will again give a percentage of total Burke P. Bear sales to Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis, Inc. (PACFI) to fund cystic fibrosis (CF) research projects. Linda Osier and her Harley Owners Group riders from Sterling, Michigan, again featured a Progressive Dinner Ride to benefit PACFI. Linda and her group raised $996 for PACFI. Funds raised by Linda and her group will support CF research efforts at Michigan State University. Thanks Linda! Thanks also to the staff at Boyds Bear Country in Gettysburg; Olde Tyme Accessories in Selinsgrove; Otto’s Book Store and Adelyn’s in Williamsport; Kern Run Crafts in Beavertown; Country Cupboard in Lewisburg; and Country Gifts ‘n Such in Mechanicsburg for their fantastic support for our “Book ‘n Bear” signings at each location. "Burke's Tour" Book Burke’s Tour is also the title of a book published in Decembr of 2006 and was written by Bob Derr. The book tells an inspirational story of Burke’s life and how people, businesses, and organizations are working together to complement Burke’s legacy of love. We have done several “book and bear” signings at Boyds retailers and bookstores in central Pennsylvania. The book is available through Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon.com, or it can be ordered through your local book store. Signed copies are available by sending a check for $12 (covers book, tax, mailer, and postage) to Bob Derr, 410 Ninth Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. A percentage of proceeds from book sales will go to CF research projects. Unsigned copies are available in paperback or e-Book versions! Click Here to order the book online or for more information! Hosting Burke P. Bear "Thank You's" A special “THANK YOU!” to Burke’s wild and crazy adopted aunts, Audrey and Lisa, for showing him a great time as the trio toured Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. Burke P. Bear had his first taste of German beer and he is yearning to return for more fun and frolics! Cynthia’s Hallmark in Indiana hosted Burke P. Bear for another fundraiser and raised over $300 for PACFI. Thanks to the staff at Cynthia’s for your support! Valerie Hudson and her family from Orem, Utah, hosted Burke P. Bear where the Traveling Teddy was awed by the beauty of Bridal Falls and other local landmarks. Burke also spent some time at Brigham Young University where Valerie works as a professor. Valerie has three children with CF and is busy in her “spare” time with the Utah Valley Institute of CF Research. Valerie’s CF research studies noted that glutathione (an enzyme) is very beneficial for people with CF, and her co-partner Clark Bishop, MD, are pursuing funding for clinical trials. Thanks Valerie! Burke P. Bear left Utah and flew to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was hosted by Fred Wilson, a retired pilot. It’s Vegas, Baby! and Fred took Burke on a flying tour of the famous Vegas strip and other local landmarks. Thanks Fred! Author Cloyce Jones hosted Burke P. Bear in California, and Burke enjoyed being with Cloyce and her family, the California sunshine, and Cloyce's supply of sharp cheese and Jif peanut butter. Cloyce wrote a book entitled "Inner Strength, One Family's Experience with Cystic Fibrosis". The book can be ordered via the following link: www.trafford.com/robots/04-0971.html. Burke is currently in Arkansas with hosts Cheryl and David Boop. The Boops recently moved to Arkansas from Georgia, and they planned to have Burke photographed with peanut farmer and former President Jimmy Carter. They had also planned to stop in Tennessee so Burke could see Graceland, home of "The King!" States Burke Has Not Visited As Of March 2008 Burke P. Bear has not visited Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Vermont. Please contact PACFI if you are interested in hosting a Burke visit to one of these states. World Countries That Burke Has Visited Burke P. Bear has had the opportunity to visit various world countries, including Thailand, Australia, Nepal, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, Dubai, Russia, Greece, United Kingdom, Georgia, India, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Canada and Italy.
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