Bears players, coaches and executives were at Soldier Field May 13 to walk the orange carpet and help support cancer research at the annual Bears Care Gala.

Every season, the Brian Piccolo Award is given to one rookie and one veteran who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Bears running back. Take a look at the winners of this award dating back to 1970.

The Bears were out in the community Tuesday, as players visited The Firehouse Community Arts Center to help distribute food and Thanksgiving packages to members of the North Lawndale community, the Chosen Tabernacle Food Pantry to help patrons pick out their Thanksgiving items and the Most Blessed Trinity Food Pantry in Waukegan.

Bears players and coaches were at Soldier Field Saturday night to walk the orange carpet and help support cancer research at the annual Bears Care Gala.

In honor of Veterans Day, ChicagoBears.com presents some of the many members of the armed forces that have been recognized during the fan-favorite Boeing Military Salute on game days at Soldier Field.

Bears P Pat O'Donnell gave away backpacks filled with footballs, headphones and back-to-school supplies in Royal Palm Beach, FL.

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Former Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho led a group that included NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and players and alumni from the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and Northwestern that transformed a liquor store into a grocery store in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

Former Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho united players and alumni from the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and Northwestern, youth and leaders from By the Hand, BUILD and Westside Health Authority, and Chicago police officers for healing circles in the Austin neighborhood.

When the Bears return to Soldier Field for their game Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, some of the players will be in special footwear. Take an exclusive look at the spikes that will be worn to support charitable organizations of each player's choice.

Bears Pro Bowl DT Akiem Hicks visited the Boys and Girls Valentine Club Monday to meet young fans and serve dinner.

While Tuesday's practice in Bourbonnais was closed to the public, the organization held 'Community Day at Bears Training Camp' where the team welcomed over 700 special guests from more than 30 community outreach groups from the greater Chicagoland area to attend, watch practice and take part in photo and autograph opportunities.

The Chicago Bears rookie class visits a local children's hospital in Chicago to visit with patients, their families and hospital staff.