A campaign to collect new teddy bears and stuffed animals for first responders is underway across the Denver area. Radio station KOSI 101.1 and Smashburger have teamed for the 7th annual Teddy Bear Patrol. The campaign aims to collect thousands of new stuffed animals that will be given to Denver-area first responders, including police, fire and EMS organizations. The stuffed teddy bears and animals will be provided by first responders to comfort children involved in traumatic situations. There are 19 locations to drop off stuffed animals across the Denver area. The collection campaign runs through Saturday. All stuffed animals donated for the Teddy Bear Patrol must be new and, if possible, in store packaging. A drive-thru collection event will also be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowry Smashburger at 200 Quebec St. The public is invited to drop off new stuffed animals and meet members of the KOSI 101 staff including Jenny, Melissa, Kathie J, Murphy and the KOSI Bear. READ MORE: https://www.9news.com/article/news/community/kosi-101-teddy-bear-patrol/73-df98eb0d-5c97-49db-911b-cd66a4055860 More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.