Raleigh Retailer Donates 300 Plush Animals to North Carolina Children's Hospitals

Ducks-N-Stuff distributes premium stuffed toys to comfort young patients across the Triangle region.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Ducks-N-Stuff, a Raleigh-based specialty retailer and America's largest seller of DCUK wooden duck ornaments, has donated 300 premium plush stuffed animals to children's hospitals across North Carolina's Research Triangle. The donation was distributed equally among UNC Children's Hospital (Chapel Hill), UNC Children's Hospital (Hillsborough), and Duke University Children's Hospital, with each facility receiving 100 high-quality plush animals to comfort young patients during their hospital stays.

Why it matters

As Ducks-N-Stuff refocuses its business on its core product lines of authentic DCUK wooden duck collectibles and garden decor, the company wanted to ensure its premium plush collection found a meaningful purpose by providing comfort to children facing difficult medical situations in local hospitals.

The details

The donated collection includes premium brands such as NECA, Living Nature, Bearington Bears, and Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, featuring realistic designs ranging from highland cows and alpacas to ducklings, elephants, and Disney characters. Ducks-N-Stuff founder Herb Ritter emphasized that the company wanted to donate plush animals that would truly bring smiles and comfort to young patients during challenging times.

  • Ducks-N-Stuff donated the 300 plush animals on February 27, 2026.

The players

Ducks-N-Stuff, LLC

A Raleigh-based specialty retailer and America's largest retailer of DCUK wooden duck ornaments.

Herb Ritter

The founder and owner of Ducks-N-Stuff.

UNC Children's Hospital (Chapel Hill)

One of the children's hospitals that received 100 plush animals from the Ducks-N-Stuff donation.

UNC Children's Hospital (Hillsborough)

One of the children's hospitals that received 100 plush animals from the Ducks-N-Stuff donation.

Duke University Children's Hospital

One of the children's hospitals that received 100 plush animals from the Ducks-N-Stuff donation.

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What they’re saying

“As we refocus our business on our core product lines— authentic DCUK wooden duck collectibles and garden decor—we wanted to ensure our premium plush collection found a meaningful purpose.”

— Herb Ritter, Founder and Owner of Ducks-N-Stuff (EINPresswire.com)

“Quality matters, especially for children who may spend extended time in the hospital. We wanted to donate plush animals that would truly bring smiles and comfort during challenging times.”

— Herb Ritter, Founder and Owner of Ducks-N-Stuff (EINPresswire.com)

The takeaway

By donating 300 premium plush stuffed animals to children's hospitals across North Carolina's Research Triangle, Ducks-N-Stuff has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the local community and providing comfort to young patients facing difficult medical situations.