Meet Our Bears
Rex is a brown bear and the first bear to join Rx Kids! He is honored to be an official spokesbear for the program. He’s dedicated to sharing love and cuddles with all the little ones, as well as adults. He loves being the star of the Rx Kids “Welcome to the World Baby Bundle” and meeting all the Rx Kids babies! His image sits alongside official documents from the Governor of the State of Michigan. He often makes official appearances at signature Rx Kids events that celebrate love, motherhood, and kiddos. Some of his favorite things include strawberry sweetheart ice cream from the MSU Dairy Store, college basketball, and playing at local parks. If you were to ask him why he likes parks so much, he says they are a great place to have fun and get some exercise. Every time Rex goes to a park to play, he makes new friends! His best friend is a panda named Luna, who shares in his mission to help all babies thrive.
Luna, Rx Kids Spokesbear
Luna is a panda bear and joined the Rx Kids team on Valentine’s Day in 2024. As an official Rx Kids spokesbear, she is dedicated to sharing love and joy with Rx Kids families. Some of her favorite things include making food with fresh fruits and veggies, dancing with friends, making art to hang on the fridge, and reading. She loves visiting local libraries and snuggling up with little ones to hear a bedtime story. When making official appearances at signature Rx Kids events, her favorite part is meeting families, and she can’t wait to meet more great kiddos as Rx Kids expands across the state of Michigan. Luna is full of energy and is known for her positive outlook. If you were to ask her if she could make one wish, what would it be? She says she hopes that Rx Kids reaches all families someday because she has seen the positive impact and smiling faces it helps to create.
Hope, Rx Kids Spokesbear
Hope is a polar bear who joined the Rx Kids team in the summer of 2025. She is excited to meet, play, grow, and learn with families as an Rx Kids spokesbear! Hope is very curious and enthusiastic. She loves having new adventures and learning about the world around her. Her favorite things to do are exploring the outdoors, visiting children’s museums, and building with colorful toy blocks. There is so much for her and her little friends to discover every day! She’s excited to travel throughout the state of Michigan and beyond as Rx Kids expands, and to go home with Rx Kids families. She can’t wait for you to show her around your favorite places! Her dream? For Rx Kids to not only be a statewide program, but a countrywide program for all moms and babies. Hope wishes for every mom and baby to feel encouraged and cared for. With Hope as their guide, babies will embark on sweet adventures of discovery together!
