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Bears Care was established as a fund of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation in 1995, a partnership that continued until 2005 when Bears Care incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Throughout this time, Bears Care has been committed to improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community especially disadvantaged children and their families, through targeted programs supporting education, youth athletics and medical research and health awareness programs focusing on breast and ovarian cancer. Bears Care has issued grants totaling $35 million to over 200 qualifying agencies since 2006.

Programs & Initiatives

Donate

Donate

If you would like to donate to Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears, please click the button below.

Real Bears Fans Wear Pink

Real Bears Fans Wear Pink

Join Bears Care, along with Advocate Health Care, the Official Health Care Partner of the Chicago Bears, in celebrating the 19th anniversary of the Real Bears Fans Wear Pink (RBFWP) campaign this fall.

The campaign raises funds to support programs serving the distinct needs of breast cancer patients and survivors, as well as family and caregivers behind the scenes. Proceeds from shirt sales benefit Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears. As of this fall, Bears Care has distributed over $2.2  million in RBFWP proceeds directly to neighborhood programs supporting breast cancer survivors and their families, while sharing through the shirt itself the ongoing message that routine mammograms and screenings can save lives. Show your support by purchasing a shirt today and help make a difference in the lives of our family, friends, and neighbors battling this disease.

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Please click here to make a memorial donation to Bears Care in honor of Virginia Halas McCaskey.

Gameday GRRReetings

Gameday GRRReetings

Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears, would like to offer fans the unique opportunity to send special greetings to a friend or loved one on the LED ribbon panels at Bears home games this season.

All message requests must be submitted online. Requests for messages to be displayed during the the Bears 2026-27 season home games must be received by 12 PM CDT five business days in advance of the game date.  For example, a request for the Bears game against the Vikings on September 20, 2026 must be received by Monday, September 14, 2026 at 12 PM CDT.  Requests will be considered in the order they are received.

Bears Care Gala

Bears Care Gala

The 2026 Bears Care Gala was a powerful reflection of what can be achieved when our community comes together in support of a shared cause. Whether you attended the event or contributed as a donor, your impact was felt and critical to helping the Gala generate record-setting revenues. We look forward to thoughtfully investing the proceeds in new and existing breast and ovarian cancer research and treatment programs led by our medical partners in Chicago's cancer community this year. Stay tuned for information regarding the 2027 Gala!

Donate Your Tickets

Donate Your Tickets

Season Ticket Holders who are unable to attend a Bears home game can donate their tickets to the Bears Share Ticket Donation Program hosted by Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears.  Tickets received by Bears Care will be shared with its not-for-profit community partners to help provide unforgettable game day experiences to those they serve.

To donate, log in through Bears Account Manager and select "My Tickets." Select the game and ticket(s) you wish to donate and click on "More". Choose "Donate" from the drop-down list that appears. The tickets will be transferred automatically to Bears Care. Ticket donations are tax-deductible and the original ticket(s) become invalid at the time of donation. Donors will receive an email acknowledgement at the time of transfer which should be retained for tax purposes. Please note that donations must be received by 12 PM at least four days prior to kickoff.

Participate in our one-of-a-kind Auction!

Participate in our one-of-a-kind Auction!

You can now bid to win one-of-a-kind game-worn items, exclusive memorabilia and more with the Auction Feature in the Chicago Bears Official App! All proceeds benefit Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears, and purchases are tax deductible.

To participate, follow these simple instructions, and place your bids:

  1. Download the Chicago Bears Official App from the App Store or Google Play Store
  2. Tap More
  3. Tap Bears Care Auction
  4. Start bidding!

We upload new items all the time! Be sure your notifications are turned on so you know right away when a new Chicago Bears treasure is available for bidding:

  1. Go to the Settings section in your phone
  2. Turn on notifications for the Chicago Bears Official App
  3. Go to the Chicago Bears Official App
  4. Tap More
  5. Tap Settings
  6. Turn on notifications for Auctions
Partner Spotlights

Partner Spotlights

Imagine Englewood if...

Imagine Englewood if... (IEi) empowers local youth and families through programs centered on wellness and community care. Bears Care has invested more than $200,000 over the past three years to support IEi's work, including the transformation of an abandoned bungalow into the Healing House--a new community wellness hub offering free mental health support and essential resources to West Englewood residents—as well as continued services across the Peace Campus. Supported by design and furnishings from Crate & Barrel, this investment reflects a shared, community-led vision to turn trauma into healing and ensure residents have access to care and dignity where it matters most.