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As we start off the New Year I would like to pay our respects to the many children we sadly lost in 2009. Losing a child is possibly the worst experience a parent can endure, yet I am sure the families we have served who have lost their children, can join me in saying their lives were dramatically changed by witnessing the courage, strength, love and compassion their children embodied and at the same time, were able to teach so many what life is truly about.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and the countless children we will help in 2010, I extend the most heartfelt thanks to the families who chose to make contributions in memory of their children at the most difficult of times. Because of these overwhelming gestures of love, hundreds of children will benefit from the programs and services Bear Necessities provides and God willing, one day a cure as well.
We feel blessed that we were able to touch these children's lives in a small way, and made lasting memories for the families whose lives are now changed forever.
Thank you to all of our donors for bringing hope and joy into these children's lives and for helping us make sure we continue to meet the needs of these very special children.
Fondly, President/Founder |
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In addition to the Small Miracle Program, Bear Necessities offers Family Support Services to children and their families.
We receive many requests for the following and would appreciate any help you could lend with providing these necessities to children and their families:
If you are interested in helping to fulfill a child's Small Miracle by purchasing items, helping to fund a special experience or making a restricted donation to this program, please EMAIL or call Elyse at 312.214.1200 x25.
All donations will receive proper acknowledgement for tax purposes. |
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JOIN THE BN CORPS!
Fill out our online application, then sign up for new volunteer orientation on January 16th or February 4th.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities include hospital lunches, signature events, and much more!
For more information, please EMAIL or call Karen at 312.214.1200 x29. |
| WELCOME ELYSE |
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Please welcome Elyse Barson, the new Manager of Programs and Services to the Bear Necessities team! She is originally from Cleveland, OH but has resided in Chicago for about 10 years now. With her BS in Public Health and experience in many fields, she has already taken the reins of the Small Miracle Program and much more! Welcome Elyse!
Elyse can be reached at 312.214.1200 x25 or at ebarson@bearnecessities.org. |
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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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Paris
Dear Friends at Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation,
Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude for making Paris' Birthday a very special day with a wonderful party at Bounce Town; a day that we will surely remember forever.
We were told early into Paris' treatment that we would be lucky if she lived until the age of two. Well, November 20th came, and Paris was still here with us. Not only was she here, but she was healthy and in wonderful spirits, and that is truly no "Small Miracle".
To have worked with your organization to make her birthday so memorable and so perfect allowed me to focus on Paris, and not stress about event planning details.
I can't say thank you enough. You really have no idea how much your acts of kindness have impacted Paris and our family.
The smile that Paris had on her face that day is forever ingrained in my mind and my heart. Thank you again for making a little girl so happy, and for creating a memory for all of us that will truly last a lifetime.
Love,
Lauren, Ralph and Paris |
| AUXILIARY BOARD'S 4TH ANNUAL SIGNATURE EVENT |
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| January 30th
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Auxiliary Board
Signature Event
Saturday, January 30th
River East Art Center
435 East Illinois Street | Chicago | 7pm - 11pm
Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres
$65 IN ADVANCE| $75 AT THE DOOR
After Party to follow
LaSalle Power Company | 500 North LaSalle St. | Chicago
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| 2010 BEAR TIE BALL |
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| Unbridling Bacchus: Mardi Gras with Meaning
Chicago's Union Station | 6:00 PM - Midnight
Don't miss Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's 2010 Bear Tie Ball, Unbridling Bacchus. It's Mardi Gras the way it was meant to be. An old-fashioned celebration steeped in Southern tradition, with plenty of dining, dancing, hob-nobbin' hoopla and hilarity. It's unbridled Bacchanalia at it's best. It's Mardi Gras with meaning.
CLICK HERE to reserve your space now! To purchase tickets by phone, please call Karen at 312.214.1200 x29. |
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 Wegivetoget.com is an online marketing and branding portal that brings Chicagoland businesses and actofgood.org charities together to give a little and get a lot.
Each day different deals/discounts are offered and allows someone to make a purchase while donating 10% to Bear Necessities!
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Saturday, January 30 - The Auxiliary Board Signature Event | River East Art Center | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | CLICK HERE to see the save the date!
Wednesday, February 3 - Stimulus Social Club Benefit for BN | Lumen | 839 W. Fulton Market | 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | CLICK HERE to view invitation.
Saturday, February 20 - The 17th Annual Bear Tie Ball - Unbridling Bacchus: Mardi Gras with Meaning | Chicago's Union Station | 6:00 PM - Midnight | CLICK HERE for the save the date! | RESERVE your space now! | To purchase tickets by phone, please Karen at 312.214.1200 x29. | |
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