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Campbell Remess (better known as Bumble) is a 12-year-old boy from Tasmania, Australia, who spends all his free time sewing stuffed animals for sick kids.
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Campbell dubbed it “Project 365” and so far he’s made over 800 stuffed animals since teaching himself to sew.
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Just this year, Campbell has made 450 stuffed animals and sent them to sick children around the world.
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“When I was 9, I asked my mom and dad if we could buy Christmas presents for kids in hospital,” explains Campbell, “When they told me it would cost too much I decided to make them.”
"I decided I would make one present a day, which is 365 a year, and give them all away."
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“I have done this for two Christmases now and I love it. I make special bears to auction and fundraise for people too.”
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Campbell uses his pocket money to buy fabric and materials, but welcomes donations via his website.
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And the toys bring such joy to kids spending Christmas in hospital.
"Bumble, you really do bring sunshine to people's lives. It's amazing how something so simple as a teddy bear can make such a difference," says Julia, mom to one-year-old William, who is recovering from a heart transplant. "In a world where there's more take than give, where greed becomes stronger than generosity, you are the exception and I hope everyone can take a piece of your message and pay it forward."
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