USO

The next charity Beanie was Hero (sometimes known as USO Hero to distinguish from the bear of the same name released two years previously). There are five versions of Hero - three in green camouflage with the US flag - one on the chest and two versions on the arm - the flag was reversed after initial release as it was flying the wrong way round! There was also one in brown camouflage with the UK flag and one in light green camouflage with the Australian flag. The Australian version was only available at the Ty Store. 100% of profits from these Beanies were donated to the USO (a non-profit organisation providing morale, welfare and support to uniformed personnel).