The Rare Bear Project

The Rare Bear Project The Project is an initiative by Rare Diseases South Africa. Our crochet bears are all hand-crafted. We wanted BEARS that were RARE.

For Rare Diseases South Africa's second birthday, we launched the RareBear Project. We decided that we wanted to commission bears for our paediatric patients so that they could have a friend that was all theirs to be with them through the Journey of survivial. BUT, we didnt want perfect bears, or for our bears to all be the same. So, we engaged with our the ladies living in our local township, Kya

Sands.

4 months later, we had our first 20 bears. The ladies who create our bears get to decide what they look like, their colour, their unique features etc. These ladies are also earning an income from making these bears, allowing Rare Diseases SA the oppurtunity to give back to our community. The bears are not perfect, but that was the point. Some have longer arms than others, one ear may be bigger than the other, they are all UNIQUE, just like RARE WARRIORS. They are also all made with love. Our first bears are Giraffes, and today, we have 7 animals in the range. Ironically, a group of Giraffes are called a Journey. If you would like to donate a bear, you can at a cost of only R180. Or you can get one of your own through our online store at www.rarebearproject.org for R200.00. Please note that all donated bears will be sent directly to the patient. The name of the Donor will be indicated on the Rare Bear's nametag.

Loved by the Rare Bear Community Meet Thingo, Zola, Khethelo & Croga, handmade with purpose and love.For just 13 x R10s,...
22/05/2026

Loved by the Rare Bear Community

Meet Thingo, Zola, Khethelo & Croga, handmade with purpose and love.

For just 13 x R10s, you can take one home and help support the rare disease community.

Meaningful. Affordable. Impactful.

Get yours today: www.rarebearproject.org

Buy a Rare Bear. Make a rare difference. ✨Every bear supports the Rare Bear Project and helps bring comfort, awareness, ...
20/05/2026

Buy a Rare Bear. Make a rare difference. ✨

Every bear supports the Rare Bear Project and helps bring comfort, awareness, and hope to the rare disease community. Just 13 contributions of R10 can change a life proving that small acts truly make a big impact.

Donate today: www.rarebearproject.org

Meet Thingo the Zebra!The final Rare Bear reveal and our proud mascot, bringing all our stories together in belonging, s...
05/05/2026

Meet Thingo the Zebra!

The final Rare Bear reveal and our proud mascot, bringing all our stories together in belonging, strength, and unity. 💜

Meet Amor the Rhino!A tribute to caregivers—the steady strength behind every rare disease journey.
04/05/2026

Meet Amor the Rhino!

A tribute to caregivers—the steady strength behind every rare disease journey.

Meet Zunzi the Unicorn!A symbol of visibility, recognition, and dignity for everyone living with a rare disease.
03/05/2026

Meet Zunzi the Unicorn!

A symbol of visibility, recognition, and dignity for everyone living with a rare disease.

Meet Mo (Mociak) the ElephantA symbol of strength, endurance, and steadfast support in the rare disease community.
02/05/2026

Meet Mo (Mociak) the Elephant

A symbol of strength, endurance, and steadfast support in the rare disease community.

Meet Cróga the Lion Celebrating courage, resilience, and the many forms strength can take within the rare disease commun...
01/05/2026

Meet Cróga the Lion

Celebrating courage, resilience, and the many forms strength can take within the rare disease community.

Big hearts, tiny stitches, meaningful stories 💕Meet Khethelo the Giraffe, celebrating the diversity and strength of immu...
30/04/2026

Big hearts, tiny stitches, meaningful stories 💕

Meet Khethelo the Giraffe, celebrating the diversity and strength of immune journeys within the rare disease community.

Big hearts, tiny stitches, meaningful names 💙Zola the Sheep is the first to be introduced and we’re so excited to share ...
29/04/2026

Big hearts, tiny stitches, meaningful names 💙

Zola the Sheep is the first to be introduced and we’re so excited to share more soon.

Which Rare Bear should we introduce next?

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