Over the course of two hours on a cold and grey day, dozens of people stopped to hug the bear, give it a high five, snap a selfie or pose for photos taken by co-workers. Dogs barked at the bear ...

To change the perception of the Freeze, the group created a bear mascot that travels around the city dispensing hugs. “It took off like crazy. People see the bear and hug it, and just giggle like they ...

And collaboration is out of this world. People want to help. Bear Hugs just gives them a place to do that! Share a career highlight or personal accomplishment you are most proud of. Bear Hugs was ...

A real dog takes a cautious approach to a fake bear in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Over the course of two hours on a cold and grey day, dozens of people stopped to hug the bear ...