There Are 3,400 Teddy Bears Next To Tower Bridge

    Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

    Ailbhe Malone
    by Ailbhe Malone

    BuzzFeed Staff, UK

    3,400 teddy bears gathered at Tower Bridge this morning to raise awareness for meningitis.

    Meningitis Trust

    The 3400 bears represent each person that contracts meningitis in the UK every year.

    The Tower Hotel @thetowerLDN

    Thousands of bears next to @TowerBridge in aid of meningitis awareness @MeningitisTrust #london #charity

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    The Tower Hotel

    @thetowerLDN

    Thousands of bears next to @TowerBridge in aid of meningitis awareness @MeningitisTrust #london #charity

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    Today is national meningitis awareness day in the UK.