Upon medaling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, some athletes have been given rather fuzzy keepsakes: stuffed animals. That was the case when Team Italy clinched bronze in the figure skating team event.

The Eva Martin Project donated 1,500 stuffed animals to help ease stress for children in Franciscan Health emergency rooms and inpatient units.

Milo and Tina, mascots of the Milan Cortina Winter Games, have become the event’s hottest collectibles, with plush toys selling out at the flagship Milan store and unavailable online, driving fans to hunt for them as stores advertise without stocking.

Sorting stuffed animals . Moving is an excellent opportunity to sort through belongings you haven't seen or used in a while, such as stuffed animals your child may have outgrown.

Ana's Gift is collecting new stuffed animals for children who have experienced trauma. At 16, Ana Hertel embarked on a mission to bring comfort to children experiencing trauma by collecting stuffed animals. Although Ana died shortly after starting the project, her parents, Lori and Stan Hertel, have continued her mission.

The Stockbridge Library will host a stuffed animal sleepover Feb. 17–18, with an overnight adventure for toys followed by a morning slideshow and treats for children.