GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Today, Greenville seniors donated teddy bears to the children’s hospital in honor of National Teddy Bear Day.

Residents from Brookdale Dickinson Avenue, a senior living community, stopped by the ECU Health Foundation to drop off their donations.

“These were all donations from residents, families and employees so they all came together to put all of these together to deliver to the kids. Smiles went into them so they could receive smiles back,” said Art Milbert, executive director of Brookdale Dickinson Avenue.

Children at Maynard Children’s Hospital will receive teddy bears and stuffed animals, a drive held in honor of National Assisted Living Week.

This is the first time Brookdale has organized this event, and they are eager to continue the tradition with an

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