Episode 350-Turning Loss And Survival Into A Nonprofit That Donates Comfort for All with Eric Wyatt

About this episode

Eric Wyatt shares the story behind Burden The Bear, a nonprofit aimed at supporting families dealing with illness.

Send us Fan Mail A life-changing diagnosis can make even the strongest person feel like they’re “too much” for the people they love. That single thought is what pushed Eric Wyatt to create Burden The Bear, a plush bear with a simple purpose: remind patients and families that the illness is the burden, not the person. Eric joins us from Philadelphia to share the real story behind the brand, starting with his mom’s lung cancer and the words that stayed with him long after she was gone. E...

People in this episode

Host: Sara Gullihur-Bradford

Guest: Eric Wyatt

Topics covered

• nonprofit
• mental health
• family support
• illness
• community
• comfort

Keywords

• nonprofit
• Burden The Bear
• comfort
• illness
• family
• support
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Burden The Bear

Places: Philadelphia

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