Lake Placid Branch Employees Emily Eckert and Jonathan Swinyer hold one of the custom Vermont Teddy Bears up for crabs. (Provided photo)

Champlain National Bank will be giving away 10 large custom Vermont Teddy Bears to 10 children on Valentine’s Day.

The teddy bears up for grabs can be viewed in each branch location, which is also where parents will be able to enter their child into the drawing. Children just need to be 12 years of age or younger and be able to pick up the bear from the branch if they are selected as the winner.

“This is just one of the ways we show the community that It’s cool to bank local,” said Vice President and Director of Marketing Jackie Hallock. “During the winter when it’s a little bleak, it’s nice to spread a little kindness and love, and who wouldn’t want to hug one of these big bears during the cold months?”

No purchase is necessary to enter the giveaway, and the drawing will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Winners will be notified by phone.

Champlain National Bank was founded in 1909 in Essex County and is still locally owned and managed today with 10 branches serving the people of the North Country and Adirondacks.