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Build-A-Bear Apologizes After Teddy Bear Name Controversy
10/5/2025
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- Evi McCormick, 16, says a Build-A-Bear worker refused to name her teddy bear after Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10.
- The incident occurred September 26 at Southcenter Mall; the worker refused the request and tore up the birth certificate.
- Build-A-Bear apologized, offered a $20 gift card, retrained staff, and Evi's mother said the company aims to prevent future incidents.
