LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Bears fans will have a chance to meet some of their favorite players at a handful of charitable events in November.

Charles Tillman is slated to host a fundraiser for his Cornerstone Foundation next Monday in Chicago.

Celebrity Steak-Out
Cornerback Charles Tillman will host the “Celebrity Steak-Out” at Texas de Brazil in Chicago (51 E. Ohio Street) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.

The reception will include a raffle, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to mingle with Bears players, including defensive end Alex Brown. Bears memorabilia will be available for purchase on site. 

Funds raised at the event will benefit Tillman’s Cornerstone Foundation. Tickets are $50 each and on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.charlestillman.org. 

Shake the Lake Music Festival
Tight end Greg Olsen will host the “Shake the Lake Music Festival” at Joe’s on Weed Street in Chicago (940 W. Weed Street) at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

The country music concert featuring David Nail and Keith Anderson will benefit Receptions for Research—The Greg Olsen Foundation. Funds raised will be distributed to organizations dedicated to breast and brain cancer research and treatment and to Children’s Memorial Hospital.

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.Ticketmaster.com or in person at Joe’s (cash only).  General admission tickets are $50 each. VIP tickets are $100 and include the opportunity for a meet-and-greet with Olsen’s teammates as well as the performing artists. For more information, please visit www.ReceptionsforResearch.org. 

Help Kick Essential Tremor benefit
Kicker Robbie Gould will host the 2nd annual “Help Kick Essential Tremor” benefit on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Chicago (301 East North Water Street). Funds raised will benefit the Goulden Touch Foundation and the International Essential Tremor Foundation. To purchase tickets or tables for the event, please visit www.TheGouldenTouch.org.

Bear Appetit
Bears Care, the charitable beneficiary of the Chicago Bears, will host a new fundraising event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 16 at Wildfire in Chicago (159 W. Erie).

Inspired by the “Taste of the NFL” event held each year on the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, “Bear Appetit” will bring together some of Chicago’s most popular chefs and restaurants with current and alumni Bears players for an evening of fine food, sprits and fun. 

Joining them will be artists represented by Munro Campagna, who will be showcasing the pieces they created exclusively for the 2010 Bears-themed “This is Our House” calendar, available only at the event. 

Current and former players scheduled to attend are: Jerry Azumah, Desmond Clark, Jim Covert, Jay Cutler, Gary Fencik, Shaun Gayle, Caleb Hanie, Jay Hilgenberg, Israel Idonije, Brad Maynard, Emery Moorehead, Greg Olsen, Tom Thayer, Charles Tillman and Otis Wilson. Members of Walter Payton’s family are also slated to be on hand.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Bears Care, which is proud to support organizations such as the Greater Chicago Food Depository in their fight against hunger during the upcoming holiday season.  For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.events.org/bearapp.