Escondido Police Collect Teddy Bears For Rady Children's Hospital

ESCONDIDO, CA – With the holidays around the corner, Escondido police are once again collecting teddy bears for children.

The Escondido Police Department is participating in the 27th annual Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive to benefit Rady Children's Hospital. The collection drive kicked off Monday and will continue through Dec. 4.

Collection boxes are located in the front lobby of the Escondido Police Department at 1163 North Centre City Parkway as well as the Escondido Federal Credit Union at 201 North Broadway.

"It is the mission of the San Diego County Law Enforcement Agencies involved with this worthwhile cause to provide a stuffed animal for comfort to each and every child that is admitted to Children's Hospital," officials said in a news release.

Photo via Escondido Police Department