A hearty breakfast is the key to a good start to the day and this March, it will also be the key to helping The Childrens Hospital at Westmead raise funds for the Bandaged Bear Appeal.

With the 24th annual Bandaged Bear Appeal running throughout the month of March, The Childrens Hospital at Westmeads beloved mascot is asking the community to hold a Bandaged Bear Breakfast at school, at home or at work and make a difference to the lives of sick children.

Bandaged Bear Appeal merchandise, including the iconic clip-on Bandaged Bears, plush bears and lapel pins will be available to sell at breakfast events as well as for purchase through selected retailers around New South Wales and Canberra. Donations can also be made at breakfast events, online or by contacting the Hospital.

The Bandaged Bear Appeal will be officially launched on Friday, 1st March with staff and volunteers selling merchandise and collecting donations all around Sydney.

Getting involved is easy. Simply head to http://www.bandagedbear.org.au/ or call 02 9845 3367.

Don’t forget to like Bandaged Bear on Facebook (www.facebook.com/BandagedBear) and follow him on Twitter (www.twitter.com/BandagedBear) for more updates!