About A Bear Affair
March marks a very special time in our calendar, where we celebrate Bear Cottage’s birthday. In 2022 we will be commemorating the 21st birthday of Bear cottage and look forward to celebrating this milestone at our much loved A Bear Affair.
Since its inception, A Bear Affair has raised over $5.5 million to support patients and families that rely on Bear Cottage for respite and end-of-life care.
Bear Cottage is the only children’s hospice in NSW – a very special place that is dedicated to caring for children with life-limiting conditions. Bear Cottage has access to some of the best medical resources in the world, but relies on community support to continue providing the best paediatric palliative care possible.
Over the past 21 years, A Bear Affair has raised over $6 million to support paediatric and palliative care programs at Bear Cottage
Committee
Lesley Montgomery (Chair)
Jean Hay AM
Amy Firth
Georgina Parry-Okeden
Christopher Humphries
Jane Lavis
Sonja Mole
Narelle Martin OAM
Bronwen Simmons
Rachel Simpson
Contact
Nicole Ilacqua (Campaign Lead)
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation
Email: Nicole.Ilacqua@schf.org.au
Our Patrons
The success of A Bear Affair is due to the generosity of our patrons and supporters. We are indebted to the remarkable kindness of the following organisations: