Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Young Professionals Board

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Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in late 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey, CEO/President.

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it. The foundation is named in memory of her eight-year-old son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who died after a courageous five and a half year battle with Wilms Tumor, a pediatric cancer. Prior to his death on January 9, 1993, B

ear and his mother discussed and planned the formation of Bear Necessities. During his long stay in the hospital, Bear expressed more concern for other pediatric cancer patients than he did for himself. He and his mother learned of the many hidden needs of both patient and family members. Simple things like having games to play with would go a long way to lightening the heavy burden the children face. Likewise, support for basic family needs such as transportation and parking on the many visits to the hospital remove undue stresses on an already overwhelming situation. When Bear Necessities founder Kathleen Casey analyzed the organization’s volunteer base, she saw an opportunity to further the Bear Necessities mission through the energy of Chicago’s young professional community. She contacted a small group of dedicated Bear Necessities volunteers, and together they set into motion the Auxiliary Board of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. The common goal was simple: identify emerging community leaders and charge them with delivering the Bear Necessities message to their peers. This group stands ready to raise awareness, generate financial support and extend the Bear Necessities network

02/01/2023

Our silent auction is now LIVE! Be sure to check the link in our Instagram story to activate your bidding profile through GiveSmart! And get your tickets, only a few days left!

01/29/2023

Join us on for Purple Affair for the Bear in The Penthouse at The Old Post Office! 6 days left to buy your tickets!

01/24/2023

A HUGE thank you to CH Distillery for sponsoring our bar for Purple Affair for the Bear! You won’t want to miss it!

01/23/2023

Thank you to for hosting our after party for Purple Affair for the Bear! Be sure to buy your tickets, only 10 days left!

01/20/2023

Shoutout to our next restaurant sponsor, ! Be sure to buy your tickets, you won’t want to miss their menu item! 😉

01/15/2023

Last day to secure the $20 off on your ticket for Purple Affair for the Bear on ! You don’t want to miss out on bites from Chicago restaurants, an open bar, a fantastic silent auction! The link is in our bio!

01/13/2023

Our Friday restaurant feature is ! Be sure to check out their locations in River North or in the Willis Tower. And keep your eyes out for their Lincoln Park location opening up this fall! P.S. Early bird tickets are close to selling out, so buy your ticket before Monday!

01/10/2023

Thank you to for sponsoring a food station at this years Purple Affair for the Bear! Check out their location in the NewCity plaza in Lincoln Park!

01/09/2023

Thank you to for sponsoring a food station for the second year in a row! Be sure to check out one of their multiple locations and their restaurant week menu!

01/05/2023

Shout out to for being a restaurant sponsor for Purple Affair for the Bear! Be sure to check out their location in Lincoln Park, along with their sister locations, and ! Be sure to buy your early bird ticket for $20 off with the link in our bio!

01/04/2023

Our beer sponsor for the night is ! Be sure to check out their Brewpub + Restaurant and their Taproom + Production Brewery, or pick up a case the next time you are at the store! See you in February and buy your early bird tickets! 🍻🥳🎉

01/03/2023

Our ticket link is now live! Join us on for Purple Affair for the Bear at the Historic Old Post Office! Featuring Chicago restaurants, a full open bar, an incredible band, and a silent auction. Ticket link is in our bio with only 150 early bird tickets available!

Address

55 West Wacker Drive, Ste 1100
Chicago, IL
60601

Telephone

+13122141200

Website

https://donate.bearnecessities.org/event/purple-affair-for-the-bear-2023/e448908

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