Care Bears Share Your Care Day

Care Bears Share Your Care Day is observed on September 9 each year. It’s a joyful occasion inspired by the beloved Care Bears, encouraging people of all ages to spread kindness, caring, and sharing—just like those colorful, caring characters do.

History of Care Bears Share Your Care Day

Care Bears Share Your Care Day was first established in 2015 by Cloudco Entertainment (formerly American Greetings/Those Characters From Cleveland), building on the legacy of the Care Bears characters that were introduced back in 1981 by artist Elena Kucharik. ¹

Since its inception, the day has grown into a movement centered around compassion and generosity. The inaugural celebration featured collaborations such as a plush toy donation in New York City by a young philanthropist and a network of blogging ambassadors who helped promote acts of kindness around the world.

Why is Care Bears Share Your Care Day important?

Care Bears Share Your Care Day reminds us that even small acts of kindness can ripple outward and brighten someone’s world. It’s not about grand gestures but simple, heart-led actions—like sharing, listening, or just letting someone know they’re seen. On a day like this, a hug, a note, or a kind word becomes a beacon of caring in everyday life.

It also taps into something deeper: Kids who grew up with the Care Bears carry those messages of empathy and compassion long into adulthood. This day honors that ongoing legacy, inviting us to embody caring values in our communities. It’s both playful and profound—a reminder that caring shows strength, not weakness.

Here are a few authentic reasons this day matters:

it encourages everyday kindness that really matters
it keeps the Care Bears’ message of caring alive across generations
it reminds us that little gestures often carry big meaning
it inspires us to bring a bit of warmth into others’ lives, daily
it spotlights caring as a powerful, shared value

How to Observe Care Bears Share Your Care Day

Marking this day can be simple yet meaningful. Maybe you make a heartfelt note or card for someone who needs a lift, or you share a small act of generosity—like donating gently used toys or treats. The point isn’t grandiosity—it’s heart.

If you’re in a classroom, with family, or part of a group, you could craft kindness cards together or invite everyone to do a secret good deed for someone else. Or simply share your Care Bears-themed kindness moment online using #CareBearsShareYourCareDay to inspire others.

Here are some warm-hearted, doable ideas:

make a handmade card or note to brighten someone’s day
do a surprise kind act—help, donate, or share a smile
uplift your community by doing something thoughtful and simple
create small “acts of care” with kids—cards, treats, or doodles
share a caring message or story on social media to inspire others