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Dear Friends,
While great strides have been made with pediatric cancer there is still much to be done to find a cure. Therefore, I am pleased to announce that Bear Necessities has joined other leading pediatric cancer foundations across the country to found Childhood Cancer Charities Unite.
Childhood Cancer Charities Unite is a national collaboration of leading nonprofit organizations working together to raise awareness and advance research in an effort to find a cure for childhood cancer.
Through the open exchange of knowledge, research, treatment protocols, and educational activities, the charities will work together to streamline resources, strengthen national awareness and optimize efforts to fight pediatric cancer. We are all hopeful that through our individual efforts and now our collaboration of knowledge we will be able to make a larger impact in the world of pediatric cancer research and ultimately the cure.
Stay tuned for more news and as always thank you for your support of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
Fondly, President/Founder |
| WISH LIST |
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1. Drew, 13, wanting new clothes from Aeropostale.
2. Kelise, 2, would love to go to American Girl store to pick out her very own doll.
3. Carlos, 2, loves fish! He would like to spend the day at the Shedd Aquarium.
4. Philip, 19, would love to go behind the scenes at an Italian or Greek restaurant and then enjoy dinner with family and friends.
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. |
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JOIN THE BN CORPS!
Fill out our online application and then sign up for the one of the following orientations:
Saturday, 11/07 - 10AM
Wednesday, 11/11- 5:30PM
Thursday, 12/10- 5:30PM
For more information or questions, please EMAIL or call Karen at 312.214.1200 x29.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
A group of dedicated volunteers cooked up a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast at Team Bear's hospitality tent for our 2009 Chicago Marathon runners.
Left to right: Volunteers Yesenia Ochoa, Viviana Martinez, Amy Solomon, Jose Martinez and Kim Pulmano. |
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Board Member Tracy Scurto "Wears the Bear" with Professional Ballroom Dancer Julia Gorchakova. |
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| The Bear Necessities staff is always in need of paper for all our office needs. If you or someone you know is able to donate, please contact NelliRose at 312.214.1200 x21. |
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FEATURED SMALL MIRACLE |
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Samantha
Samantha, or Sam, as everyone calls her, is an outgoing, young adult with a great sense of humor. She is passionate about foreign languages, studies French, Chinese, Arabic, loves swimming, and is a swim team coach as well!
Sam was diagnosed with Leukemia in March during her senior year of high school. Her Small Miracle request was a prom dress for her senior prom. She is not girly and did not want a princess dress. She picked out a beautiful periwinkle dress and after it was altered, by taking off some sequins and removing some of the "poof", it was perfect.
Sam told us her doctor and nurses worked "ridiculously hard to get her to the dance!" They discharged Sam from the hospital with low blood counts to attend senior prom in her new dress. Because her blood counts were low, some ground rules were set. She and her boyfriend, Adam, rode in a stretch limo to their prom and although she was not allowed to cram onto the dance floor, she and Adam found a spot on the edge of the dance floor and were able to dance.
Two months before the dance, Sam spent her 18th birthday in the hospital. Sam's dad told her friends in order to come to her party they had to shave their heads. Three of her closest friends attended Sam's birthday party with their heads shaved bald, including a girlfriend! She has a wonderful support system and an incredible sense of humor. Here she is pictured with her boyfriend who is wearing Sam's wig. Sam is looking forward to seeing if her hair will grow back differently and will be a freshman at North Central College this fall. |
| 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 research at the post-doctoral level. See agenda HERE.
Friday, November 20, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Brainard Room | Rush University Medical Center
Sponsored for CME/CNE Credits by Rush University Medical Center
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| TEAM BEAR 2009 |
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Over $100,000 raised!!
On October 11th, 67 members of Team Bear completed 26.2 miles at the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Race day started off bitterly cold, but our runners were focused, well-trained, and 30 degree weather was just one small detail in the challenge ahead.
Before our runners set out, President/Founder, Kathleen Casey asked them to remember the Small Miracle Ambassadors for whom they were running. When their feet began to hurt like they'd never experienced and the road ahead seemed nearly impossible, the thought of these brave children pushed our runners on. Winding through dozens of Chicago neighborhoods, Team Bear, along with over 33,000 other runners, finished strong. And waiting for our runners back at the Team Bear hospitality tent was a warm breakfast!
Team Bear Members Chris Noon and DeRondal Bevly
Between our marathon runners, and those who ran the Rock-n-Roll half marathon, Team Bear raised more than $100,000 for Bear Necessities! This incredible show of support will have lasting impact in the lives of children touched by pediatric cancer. We are so grateful for their participation and whole-heartedly congratulate every member of Team Bear 2009! |
| AMERICA'S GIVING CHALLENGE |
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America's Giving Challenge ends November 6th! The charities that receive the most donations (not dollars) will receive a prize of $50,000!
The minimum donation is only $10! Bear Necessities benefits from every dollar that is raised. You do not have to be on Facebook to participate. Simply click "donate" and then choose the "donate without Facebook" option. Please pass this onto friends!
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This holiday season let Bear Necessities help with gift ideas and give a gift that gives back at the same time!
Check out our online store that includes great BN blankets that are perfect for the cold months ahead, a "Barrett" Bear for a special little one in your life, and plenty more ideas to help with your holiday shopping this season!
 We also have one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments that have been created by children that received a Small Miracle. Each ornament comes with a BN tag which includes the name of the artist. Each ornament is different in color but all ornaments are two-inch glass rounds. (Ornaments are $10 each).
CLICK HERE to visit our store or call NelliRose at 312.214.1200 x21 to order your ornaments today!
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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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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November 7 - Stonebridge Country Club Fashion Show | 11AM - 3PM | Stonebridge Country Club, Aurora | Call Karen at 312.214.1200 x 29 to learn more.
November 12 - Holiday Shopping Expo presented by PRICELESS VALUES, INC | 6PM - 10PM | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Carol Stream | 10% of all booth fees & 100% of all raffle proceeds go directly to BN | CLICK HERE to learn more.
November 20 - The 4th Annual "Cracking the Code with the Bear" Research Symposium | 8:30AM - 5:00PM| Brainard Room at Rush University Medical Center | Please RSVP HERE.
November 25 - Bear Necessities Night with the Chicago Wolves | 7PM | Allstate Arena | $3 from every ticket & 100% of all raffle proceeds go directly to BN | ORDER HERE or call Karen at 312.214.1200 x29 to learn more.
February 20, 2010 - The 17th Annual Bear Tie Ball | Chicago's Union Station | 6PM | More details to follow closer to date. | |
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