KSP's Trooper Teddy sale this week benefits Kentucky children year round

Now that the holiday shopping season is underway, the Kentucky State Police are encouraging Kentuckians to give a gift that goes beyond the Christmas season.

The agency’s annual Trooper Teddy Black Friday sale runs through Tuesday, Dec. 2, offering the signature teddy bears at a special price of $20.

Trooper Teddy Bears can be purchased online or at any KSP Post. Customers may pick up bears at a local post at no cost or choose to have them shipped for an additional fee. Supporters can also make tax-deductible donations to the project. 

Each bear purchased helps fund the Trooper Teddy Project, a long-standing program that places teddy bears in the hands of children experiencing traumatic events, including severe illnesses, abuse or involvement in critical incidents. The initiative operates solely through charitable contributions and bear sales, with proceeds going toward the purchase of additional bears.

Trooper Teddy began in 1989 following a fundraising effort led by former Kentucky First Lady Martha Wilkinson, who helped purchase the first 2,000 bears. 

To purchase a bear or contribute to the Trooper Teddy Project, please visit the official Trooper Teddy website.