Team Bear The Challenge is our fundraising program for participants in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon or the Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon presented by Bank of America.

Join Team Bear and help raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. More . . .

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON CLOSED ON APRIL 23rd. IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED, WE DO HAVE CHARITY SPOTS AVAILABLE. If you are interested in securing a spot, please email: entries@bearnecessities.org.

Northwestern University Dance Marathon 2008 reaches all-time fundraising high . . .

With record number of dancers, the completely student-run philanthropy raised $933,855.

Students danced for 30 hours starting on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. and ended shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 9th.

The NUDM executive committee selected Bear Necessities as the primary benefactor of 2008 and we couldn't be more thrilled to have worked with this group. Visit: www.nudm.org

See NBC 5 News coverage: http://www.nbc5.com/community/15549438/detail.html

Dance Marathon Executive Board

CHICAGOAN OF THE YEAR