Dorian Poe, 11, from Burlington, Ontario, sends his stuffed polar bear Tikko to other children around the world Each child who looks after Tikko is tasked with raising awareness about autism in his or her community

By Valerie Siebert For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:59 EST, 9 April 2015 | Updated: 17:27 EST, 9 April 2015

A little boy with autism has sent his toy bear on a round-the-world mission to help him raise awareness about the disability.

In January 2013, Dorian Poe, from Burlington, Ontario, sent his favorite toy out on the global adventure, having been inspired by the story of a cancer-stricken girl who, unable to live her own dreams of world travel, sent her teddy bear in her place.

Hoping to raise the same level of global awareness about his own condition, Dorian decided to send his Ganz Webkinz bear, called Tikko, out into the world, carrying with him a message of understanding and tolerance for those affected by autism.

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'It's okay to be different': Dorian Poe, 11, with his beloved bear Tikko, whose travels have raised awareness for autism all over the world

Tikko the travelling bear takes autism awareness to new heights

With the help and support of his mother Christine, Dorian, who was then nine years old, sent Tikko off on the first leg of his adventure in back in January 2013. Now, the bear has circled the globe and then some, continuing to share his vital message, while inviting the world to join in with his journeyonline.

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Autistic Dorian Poe sends his toy bear on a round-the-world adventure