Purchase an Iowa Wave® InSTEAD Bear in the “Send to Stead” program and we will ship it to a patient at Stead!

Here’s the story behind InSTEAD Bear (listed on tag):

It may seem like a silly name for a bear, but we think it suits him just fine. Our friend, Sam, named him while he was staying in Stead. A name like that just sticks! On days you feel scared, frustrated, worried, lonely, sad or mad, we hope you give InSTEAD a squeeze...and start to feel a little joy or peace instead, and a whole lot of love or hope instead. Always remember, when you are feeling even a little lonely, a whole lot of people are cheering for you, and thinking of you in Stead. Iowa City Fights Together! We hope you and InSTEAD become fast friends! From your friends at The Iowa Wave Shirt