12-year-old sews teddy bears for sick children

Under the name Project 365, he’s aiming to create one fluffy present a day for kids in hospitals, and making a lot of people cry on social media in the process. When Remess was just nine, he asked his parents if they could buy Christmas presents for kids in hospitals, but was told it would cost too much, according to a Facebook post. So, he decided to grab a sewing machine and make some toy bears on his own, spurning video games in favour of old fashioned stitching. Three years on, Remess’s little idea has garnered plenty of attention on the internet, especially in the last week after his story on TV programme The Feed went viral.  A Facebook group where he posts his efforts has swelled in popularity recently. He’s also getting donations of materials and money to help with his project. Remess does take requests for bears, but from time to time he also sells them on eBay for charity. Like the very fluffy-looking Franky, whose proceeds will go to cancer charity Relay For Life. He’s also working to organise a fundraising dinner for cancer research.