Ty Warner founded Ty Inc. in 1986 with the dream of creating a stuffed animal kids could afford. At just $5, Beanie Babies hit the shelves in 1993 and soon became a cult favorite — not only ...

Soon after her release, Douglas started the Teddy Bear Love Fund, raising enough money to provide 350 stuffed animals, via raffle and a dance, to the Columbus fire and police departments for first ...