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 The Chicago Bears have a longstanding tradition of supporting numerous charities and assisting those in need. Bears Care was incorporated in 2005 as a 501 (c) 3 organization committed to improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community, especially disadvantaged children and their families, through targeted programs supporting education, youth athletics, and medical research and health awareness programs focusing on breast and ovarian cancer. Since that time Bears Care has issued grants totaling over $7.5 million to over 70 qualifying agencies. If you are interested in making a donation, please make checks payable to Bears Care and mail to the address below:Bears Care 1920 Football Drive Lake Forest, IL 60045
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| Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| Bears Care, the charitable beneficiary of the Chicago Bears, is proud to have been selected as a participant in the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program. If you are planning to run in this year's Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 7, 2012, join our team and help us support educational and youth football programming in the most underserved neighborhoods of Chicago. Click here for more information. |
| Bears Care Gala |
| Please join us on Saturday, May 12, 2012 for the seventeenth annual Bears Care Gala, “Brian’s Song…So That Others May Live to Sing”. The event brings together Chicago Bears players, coaches, and staff with fans and supporters to raise funds for breast and ovarian cancer research and treatment programs in Chicago. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and dancing along with live and silent auctions featuring unique Chicago Bears items and experiences. Individual ticket prices begin at $400, and space is limited. If you are interested in receiving information on sponsorship options, or in receiving an invitation to the event, please email bearscare@bears.nfl.com. Here is a look at the 2011 Bears Care Gala. |
| Real Bears Fans Wear Pink |
 The 2011 "Real Bears Fans Wear Pink" campaign was a great success. Thank you to all the Bears fans who supported the fight against breast cancer by purchasing a shirt. View the 2011 "Real Bears Fans Wear Pink" photo gallery. Bears Care is in the process of identifying organizations as potential applicants for funding from proceeds of the 2011 campaign. We want to hear from our fans and supporters about people and organizations making a difference in the lives of those battling breast cancer. If you or someone you know has been positively impacted by a 501 (c) (3) organization in the Chicago area that provides care, assistance and support for breast cancer patients and their families, please share your story with us via email to bearscare@bears.nfl.com. |
| Take the Field |
| During 2011, Bears Care was proud to partner with The Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation to help construct new all-purpose artificial surface athletic fields at Jackson Park in the Woodlawn neighborhood and LaFollette Park in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in late fall. |
| Back to School Fair |
 Bears Care arrived early to Bourbonnais and along with Catholic Charities – Diocese of Joliet and Team Smile, hosted the 2011 Back-to-School Fair on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Over 1,000 deserving students from the Kankakee area attended along with their parents, and received a variety of free health services while enjoying a full day of fun. Families also had the opportunity to visit with over 30 social service organizations which offer support and resources to those facing challenging circumstances.Team Smile is a not-for-profit organization that provides quality dental care to underserved populations while encouraging volunteerism within the dental community. Their enthusiastic group of volunteer dentists, hygienists and support staff provided free comprehensive dental treatment for nearly 300 children. Guests also had access to vision screening, with Davis Vision and Visionworks providing vouchers for free comprehensive eye exams and eyeglasses to those identified as needing vision correction. Trendsetters kept their team of stylists busy all day providing haircuts, and kids had the opportunity to pick out new books to take home compliments of two area literacy-focused agencies. Guests of all ages were entertained by Staley Da Bear and danced to the music provided by DJ Kirby. Local merchants and the Chicago Bears donated great prizes including new bikes and autographed Bears items which were featured in a prize giveaway open to all attendees, and kids even had the opportunity to try on authentic Chicago Bears game equipment. Every child left the Fair with brand new school supplies for the upcoming school year and a healthy lunch including milk provided by Midwest Dairy Association. Bears Care would like to thank the staff of Olivet Nazarene University for their assistance in helping make the Fair a great success again this year. View the 2011 Back to School Fair photo gallery. |
| Bear Appetit |
 Bears Care, the charitable beneficiary of the Chicago Bears, welcomed guests for an evening of food, wine and football at Bear Appétit on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Studio Paris, Chicago’s hottest new rooftop lounge. Guests enjoyed gourmet delights from various Lettuce Entertain You restaurants along with samplings of specialty cocktails and fine wines provided by Pernod Ricard. Current and alumni Chicago Bears players served alongside the chefs, adding their own unique “football flavor.” The event featured live and silent auctions which included Suite tickets for a Bears game, a trip for two from Apple Vacations, autographed memorabilia, and more. Chicago Bears in attendance included Jerry Azumah, Earl Bennett, Zack Bowman, Gabe Carimi, Gary Fencik, Caleb Hanie, D.J. Moore, Emery Moorehead, Marcus Robinson, Craig Steltz, Matt Toeaina, Keith Van Horne, James "Big Cat" Williams and Corey Wootton. Proceeds benefitted Bears Care, the charitable beneficiary of the Chicago Bears, and its support of the Take the Field initiative and youth football programming in Chicago. View the 2010 Bear Appetit photo gallery.  |
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