Donnerson-Hawkins aka Willy-Ray

 

Artist: 

2107 Glenbernie Road

American Legion

Post 24

 

Well, this one was a total treat! I actually attended the official unveiling of this bear today. He's rather handsome and very smart.

The artist can be seen in the image below!

The artist can be seen third from the left holding the bouquet.

Xena the Warrior Bear

 

Artist: Sheri Lesseberg

McCarthy Dental

611 McCarthy Blvd

 

Beargiver

 

Artist: Ashley McDaniel

Seniors Choosing to Live at Home

755 McCarthy Blvd

Paw Faucet

 

Artist: Ed Macomber

Moen Inc.

101 Industrial Drive

On the day of my visit in 2025, he was decorated with clothing not his own.

I chose the forfeit this one on this visit, but if I drive by again and he's got his own clothes on, I'll take the image.

Scoop

 

Artist: Ashley McDaniel

WCTI 12

225 Glenburnie Dr

Tom Ato

 

Artist: Ed Macomber

Domino's Pizza

2400 Neuse Blvd

 

Mr. Jimmy

 

Artist: Lee Hood

Famous Restaurant and Bakery

2210 Neuse Blvd 

 

Journey of Hope Bear

 

Artist: Heidi DiBella

SECU Comprehensive Cancer Centre

1300 Health Drive

 

A beautiful bear to honour all the cancer patients.

Marty

 

Artist: Unknow at the time of publication

St Andrew Lutheran Church

1605 Neuse Blvd

 

Totally new on my visit in 2025 as this beauty was unveiled on October 26th 2025, Reformation Sunday, at the 75th anniversary commemoration. 

So he's one not listed on the 2025 brochure.

Meet 'Marty', the Martin Luther themed bear.

Technology Bear

 

Artist: Brandy Baxter

701 Industrial Drive

  

Patchwork Bear

 

Artist: Lee Hood

Pine Valley Drive

New and currently unlisted.

Replaced Brier Bear, who has officially retired due to being beyond repair.

Brier Bear

RETIRED

Year of retirement: Unknown

Artist: Nada Behr

Pine Valley Drive

Replaced by Patchwork Bear

Wally Bear

Artist: Sandy Bruno

Sponsor: Walmart Neighbourhood Market

2915 Neuse Boulevard