Raise money for Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in late 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey, CEO/President. 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, Bear 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, family members, and the needs of the hospital facilities as well.
Today, Bear Necessities operates two unique programs, Bear Hugs and Bear Discoveries. While the Foundation is funding cutting-edge research to end pediatric cancer, it’s also providing for the immediate needs of the children and families battling the disease.
Teams
Click on a team below to make a donation.
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Team Reagan
Raised: $24,952.72
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Tinlee’s Titans
Raised: $4,602.87
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Team Aaliyah
Raised: $4,067.10
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Bear's Superfans
Raised: $4,040.61
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Team Rowan
Raised: $3,025.50
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Paul Iacono
Raised: $2,610.45
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Avery’s Army
Raised: $2,352.31
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Team Edgar
Raised: $2,104.63
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Kosi Kats (Kosinski's & Katsoolias's)
Raised: $1,646.50
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Pam's Pacers
Raised: $1,535.90
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Bulldozing Leukemia for Bryce
Raised: $1,378.16
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NAPNAP Cares
Raised: $1,242.22
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Northwestern Mutual-Chicagoland
Raised: $1,158.60
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Team Cy
Raised: $1,076.74
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YPB
Raised: $947.72
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Austin’s Army
Raised: $935.10
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Team Lucí - North Riverside Girl Scouts
Raised: $905.46
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Bear Necessities Staff
Raised: $644.66
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Team Donlen Community Caring
Raised: $642.97
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Suite Home Chicago
Raised: $560.83
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Team Blue & Gold
Raised: $557.73
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BearPower
Raised: $551.67
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Team Elliott
Raised: $508.62
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Team Scime
Raised: $500.00
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Team Serene
Raised: $486.06
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#daprilecares
Raised: $464.88
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Mauery Marauders
Raised: $457.73
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Team Jordyn
Raised: $419.15
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Hollywood
Raised: $283.96
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Total performance factory
Raised: $242.18
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IBM Chicago Women's Networking Group
Raised: $215.55
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Team Wuich
Raised: $82.44
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Team Tenley
Raised: $64.10
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American Financial Management
Raised: $52.48
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Effie’s Dancers
Raised: $27.48
Recent donors
Date | Name | Amount |
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Oct 23 | Michael Salem | $533.35 |
Oct 23 | Patricia R Agresto | $27.48 |
Oct 22 | Cheryl Roman | $27.48 |
Oct 22 | Cheeyl Roman | $27.48 |
Oct 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Oct 22 | Anonymous | $533.35 |
Oct 21 | FaceBook Fundraiser | $250.00 |
Oct 21 | The Cook Family | $54.10 |
Oct 21 | Clifton Frei | Undisclosed amount |
Oct 21 | The Robert & Annie Meeks Charitable Fund | $1,000.00 |