Mission

The mission of the Auxiliary Board of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is to:

• Enhance the efforts of Bear Necessities as it works to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those touched by it.

• Build upon and elevate Bear Necessities brand awareness while generating funds and support for the organization.

• Develop long-term Bear Necessities leaders.

Background
When Bear Necessities founder Kathleen Casey analyzed the organization’s volunteer base, she saw an opportunity to further the Bear Necessities mission through the energy of Chicago’s young professional community. She contacted a small group of dedicated Bear Necessities volunteers, and together they set into motion the Auxiliary Board of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The common goal was simple: identify emerging community leaders and charge them with delivering the Bear Necessities message to their peers. This group stands ready to raise awareness, generate financial support and extend the Bear Necessities network.

Membership

• See Auxiliary Board information sheet HERE.

• Complete an application (required) Click here for Auxiliary Board Application

Learn more

Listen to Auxiliary Members DeRondal Bevly and Torrie Hargreaves discuss the Auxiliary Board with Bear Necessities' President and Founder, Kathleen Casey on Blog Talk Radio!

Auxiliary Board

President
Lindsay Miller

Secretary
Valerie Anderko

Treasurer
Nick Miller

VP Events
Theresa Tellock

VP Communications
Ashley Cullins

VP Membership
Jamie Klosterman

Co-VP's Service
Andrea Briski
Jorge Fuentes

Co-VP's Sponsorship
Shawn Borman
Sergio DeHoyos

Board Members
Pintu Behera
W. Michael Bennett
Andy Bernau
DeRondal Bevly
Anne Boatwright
Alicia Capraro
Ryan D'Aprile
Jill Delsignore
Michael Gassman
Torrie Hargreaves
Lindsay Humphreys
Nate Kopchick
Brittany Martin
Krystal Mastenbrook
Ashley Pawlak
Emily Phillips
Steve Pincuspy
Jed Shein
Chris Stefani
Lisa Trafficanta
Shawauna Ward