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With fall approaching all too quickly, I must admit that it reminds me that the holiday season is just around the corner as well. Shoppers get ready; you only have 79 days left until Christmas!
Why not make your holidays easier and truly meaningful this year. Imagine having a child with cancer and at the same time trying to deal with the economic difficulties that we are all experiencing. These families truly want the "bear necessities" to get through the holidays where they are attempting to have some normalcy in their homes. They are trying to purchase the basic needs rather than gifts or put food on their holiday tables.
In lieu of gifts make contributions, purchase "bear" merchandise on our website, adopt a Small Miracle, host a toy or gift card drive and watch our website for further ideas as the holiday approaches. We can guarantee helping a child with cancer during the holidays will be the best gift you can give and one can receive.
Fondly, President/Founder |
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1. 4 Disney theme park tickets - Carmen, 7, traveling to Florida soon with her family.
2. Set of weights - Daniel, 16, hoping to build his strength back up.
3. Car accessories and gas card - Zackary, 16, has a new pick-up truck.
4. TV - Jonathon, 9, would like a new tv for his bedroom.
5. $50 Grocery Store gift card - Hayln's family.
To ensure only one item is purchased, please call Barbara at 312.214.1200 x25 or EMAIL before obtaining any items and to secure your sponsorship.
Please note: If you are interested in sponsoring any items, you are responsible for buying the item and sending it to the office. All donations will receive proper acknowledgement for tax purposes. |
| WELCOME KAREN |
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Bear Necessities has a new addition to the team!
Please welcome Karen Roark, the new Special Events Manager. She will be handling all events and volunteers, so if you haven't met her yet, be sure to say, "Hi." Karen was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines. For the past three years, she has worked in Development at Vital Bridges, a local HIV/AIDS service organization.
Karen is excited to be here and we are thrilled to have her. Welcome Karen! |
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CHIC GEMS
20% of sales from purple (plum) jewelry purchases will be donated to Bear Necessities!
CLICK HERE to see how Chic Gems benefits the Bear!
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You're invited to the Yelp.Community event "Causes for a Party" on October 15th.
Mix 'n' mingle with passionate people and cause-worthy non-profits, like Bear Necessities, from 5:30 - 8:00PM at Pazzo's, 311 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago.
CLICK HERE for details and RSVP information.
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| Join BN Volunteer Corps!
Three easy steps:
- Sign up using our online volunteer form - CLICK HERE
- Attend orientation on Wednesday, October 13th at 5:30PM or Saturday, October 17th at 10AM. Please RSVP HERE.
- Volunteer! After orientation, you will start receiving our volunteer news full of opportunities to help Bear Necessities help children with cancer.
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| SPOTTED! "WEAR THE BEAR" |
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Kim Stephans "Wears the Bear" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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FEATURED SMALL MIRACLE |
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Danny
Dear Bear Necessities,
I want to thank you for all the support you have given us since Danny was diagnosed with leukemia (AML) on May 20, 2009 (3 days before his 2nd birthday). I just love your organization and plan to financially contribute on a regular basis so that we can help others. We've also spread the word about your organization too. What a wonderful thing to do in Bear's memory. I think of him often.
Danny just loves his playset which is wonderful because of his chemo treatments and low immune system, he couldn't even go across the street to play at the playground/park. Now he has lots of fun in his own backyard!
Still, it's been difficult having to see him in this condition, cancelling his 2nd birthday party, not being able to take him swimming because of his PICC line, having to cancel swim lessons, having to cancel an already-booked flight to Denver to see his great-grandmother, and not being able to take him around crowds (no grocery shopping with Mom, no parks), but the playset gives him so much fun when he's home and in between treatments. Despite the difficult times, seeing Danny respond so well helps us do well and seeing him enjoy his playset just warms our hearts.
Thank you again for Danny's Small Miracle!
The Danny C. Family
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| 15TH ANNUAL "RUN FOR THE BEAR" |
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| Over 700 participants!
On Sunday, September 27th, runners, walkers, and new and longtime supporters of Bear Necessities gathered at Eastview Elementary School in Algonquin, IL for the 15th Annual "Run for the Bear".
The day included a 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run, a 'One Mile Fun Run', field events for children, and an awards ceremony that honored the top runners in each age group.
A special thank you to the "Run for the Bear" Committe and the community of Algonquin for continuing to make "Run for the Bear" such a success!
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| CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH |
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| Thank you!
Bear Necessities would thank all of our partners and donors that participated in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  From Facebook to restaurants and others, over $2,300 was raised to support our mission to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.
All helped to raise awareness of Childhood Cancer but a special thanks to our friends "on air" for helping further our outreach.
Thanks to Barbara Talisman, Ric Federighi, Terri Hemmert, Ty Bentli and William Johnson.
You can listen to a couple of these interviews HERE. |
| TEAM BEAR 2009 |
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 Good Luck Runners!!!
Every year, Team Bear runners pound 26.2 miles of pavement for Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation at the Chicago Marathon. To date our runners have raised more than $88,000 to help fund our critical programs and services. To every member of Team Bear, thank you for everything you've done!
We wish you all the best of luck on Sunday!
Volunteers Needed
Not running in the Chicago Marathon this Sunday, but want to help? Join us at the Health & Fitness Expo October 9th and 10th, or in Grant Park on RACE DAY, October 11th. Afternoon volunteer shifts still available.
You can also come out to watch the marathon and wildly cheer on Team Bear at the Charity Block Party. Located on Adams Street at mile 14, from 7:30AM to 12:00PM. Call Karen at 312.214.1200 x29 to sign up today. |
| 4TH ANNUAL "CRACKING THE CODE WITH THE BEAR" |
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Research Symposium
Please join Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation for the 4th Annual "Cracking the Code with the Bear" Research Symposium hosted by Rush University Medical Center. The symposium will recognize nine graduate students from across the country who were nominated by distinguished colleagues in the field of Cancer Biology and Epigenomics. Two presenters will be awarded a $20,000 grant from Bear Necessities to further his/her career in cancer research.
Friday, November 20, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Brainard Room | Rush University Medical Center |
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Sunday - Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Go TEAM BEAR !
October 15 - Yelp.Community Causes for a Party | Pazzo's | 311 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL | 5:30 - 8:00PM | CLICK HERE for details.
October 17 - New Trier Hockey Club Donation Collection | 9AM - 5PM | Look for them at North Shore retailers!
October 23 - The 2nd Annual Octo-BEAR-fest | Hosted by the Auxiliary Board | Joe's on Weed St. | 6-9:00PM | CLICK HERE for details
November 7 - Stonebridge Fashion Show | Stonebridge Country Club | 11AM - 3PM | For more information, please call Karen at 312.214.1200 x29.
November 20 - The 4th Annual "Cracking the Code with the Bear" Research Symposium | 8:30AM - 5:00PM| Brainard Room at Rush University Medical Center
November 25 - BN Night with the Chicago Wolves | Chicago Wolves vs. Grand Rapids Griffins | 7PM | $3 from tickets purchased benefits BN! ORDER HERE | |
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