Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation

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Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a 501 (c)3 national organization founded in 1992 by Kathleen Casey and her son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa. Bear lost his life at 8 years old from Wilms Tumor, a pediatric cancer. Throughout the 5 1/2 year battle, Bear and his family saw the needs of pediatric cancer patients, their families and the facilities. It was Bear's dream to help others fighting this deadly disease. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is non-profit organization located in Chicago,IL in which "Bear's" spirit lives on.

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's three main programs:

1.Bear Discoveries | Research grants awarded each year nationwide primarily to junior investigative researchers who make meaningful advancements and discoveries towards finding a cure and therapies for various types of pediatric cancer.
2.Bear Empowerment | Support service grants awarded each year across the nation to pediatric oncology facilities and organizations for programs or projects that directly impact patients, their families and hospital facilities.
3.The Bear Hugs Program | Supports cancer patients (ages 0 –19), as well as their immediate families, that face the many challenges that accompany the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer. Our outreach serves both in state and out of state children that are being treated at one of the nine major Chicago area hospitals with pediatric oncology departments. A Bear Hug is a customized experience that brightens the life of a child going through cancer. The Bear Hugs Program also provides immediate family support for financial burden and essential needs.

For more information visit www.bearnecessities.org