Please
support the kids! Bear
Necessities Pediatric Cancer Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
that is funded by individuals, corporations and foundations. As such, we rely
heavily on the generosity and kindness of friends like you.
Memorials
and Honorariums
When
making a monetary donation, you designate it as a tribute. Make a gift in
memory of a lost loved one or honor someone special.
Matching
Gifts Program
15,000 companies match gifts...does yours?
Many
employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable
contributions made by their employees. Please check with your HR
Department to find out if your gift can be matched! See a list of companies with matching gift programs.
With
matching gifts you can sometimes double or even triple your gift! Please
donate today!
Sponsor a
Hospital Meal
Bear
Necessities hosts 16 hospital meals throughout the year, giving the kids and
their families a change of pace from the cafeteria. There are usually about
35-45 people in attendance. If you know of a restaurant/individual that might
consider sponsoring one of the meals, please contact the office
at 312.214.1200.
Donate Your Vehicle
Another
way to contribute to Bear Necessities - donate your vehicle. You are
eligible for an itemized TAX DEDUCTION of your vehicle's Retail Fair Market
Value. The donation service is totally free and includes convenient pick-up of
your car, truck, or RV anywhere in the U.S. Click on the link above or call 877.999.8322.
Sponsor a
Bear Hug
If
you are interested in helping fulfill a child's Bear Hug by purchasing items,
funding a special experience or making a designated donation to this program,
please contact Megan at 312.214.1200 x25 or mkrancic@bearnecessities.org.
Set up your
own unique fundraising page
Email
your friends, family and co-workers and invite them to donate to a cause that
you’re passionate about. We make it easy at Firstgiving.com!
Host a
Fundraiser
Plan
an event, such as an auction, dinner party, happy hour, athletic
event/tournament, or anything else to raise money to support our mission.
United Way
or workplace giving campaign
Earmark
your donation to go directly to Bear Necessities through the Donor's Choice
Program. All you need to do is fill in Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer
Foundation, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1100, Chicago IL 60601 and tax ID number
36-3874655. You can download cards with our information to hand out to co-workers.
Get your
company involved
Looking
for ways your business can give back? Consider supporting the critical
work Bear Necessities does -
In-Kind
Opportunities
Donations
of products and services allow Bear Necessities to cut expenses allowing more
dollars to be allocated to programs and services.