Skip to Main Content
Wisconsin Life

Stuffed Animals

Pat Hilpert is a matchmaker finding homes for thousands of unwanted stuffed animals.

11/24/2016 | Rating TV-G

Wisconsin Life

Stuffed Animals

Clip: Season 4 Episode 10 | 4m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

Pat Hilpert is a matchmaker finding homes for thousands of unwanted stuffed animals.

This retired nurse is in her 80s and still finding purpose in life. Pat Hilpert is a matchmaker that brings together thousands of unwanted stuffed animals with kids in need. The idea has now caught on in her hometown of Stevens Point.

11/24/2016 | Rating TV-G

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Wisconsin Life is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Wisconsin Life is provided by the Wooden Nickel Fund, Mary and Lowell Peterson, A.C.V. and Mary Elston Family, Obrodovich Family Foundation, Stanley J. Cottrill Fund, Alliant Energy, UW...

Big Mama

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 3m 49s | In this animated story, Cynthia Woodland interviews her grandmother, "Big Mama". (3m 49s)

Encore Studio

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 4m 32s | Kelsy Schoenhaar is director at Encore, a theater company for people with disabilities. (4m 32s)

Japanese Fine Artist

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 5m 37s | Japanese Artist Manabu Ikeda creates mind-boggling, minute detail in his landscape art. (5m 37s)

Orange Crush

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 4m 50s | A Burlington HS basketball pep band turns game nights into a full-fled rock concert. (4m 50s)

Madison vs. Japan

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 45s | Manabu Ikeda compares his time in Madison to his home in Tokyo (45s)

More Than Just A Free Stuffed Animal

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 33s | Pat Hilpert has found a unique way to make sure every toy has an added surprise inside. (33s)

White Figures

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 35s | Manabu Ikeda explains why he leaves humans and wildlife colorless when he paints them. (35s)

Surprise Inside

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 33s | Kids receiving a donated stuffed toy will get an added surprise. (33s)

Orange Crush Covers "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 5m 6s | Orange Crush covers "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas (5m 6s)

Orange Crush Covers "I Feel Good" by James Brown

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 2m 31s | Orange Crush band covers "I Feel Good" by James Brown (2m 31s)

Orange Crush Covers Two Hits Songs by Huey Lewis & The News

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 7m 22s | Orange Crush covers "Hip To Be Square" and "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and The News (7m 22s)

Orange Crush Covers "Separate Ways" by Journey

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S4 Ep10 | 4m 36s | Orange Crush, Burlington HS pep band covers "Separate Ways" by Journey (4m 36s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Wisconsin Life is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Wisconsin Life is provided by the Wooden Nickel Fund, Mary and Lowell Peterson, A.C.V. and Mary Elston Family, Obrodovich Family Foundation, Stanley J. Cottrill Fund, Alliant Energy, UW...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?