Childhood Cancer - The "Bear Necessities"

Join Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation for a discussion of events and activities in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation funds Information & Support Service Grants to hospitals and organizations that have programs or projects that directly impact pediatric cancer patients and their families. Last year, Bear Necessities partnered with Miles Perret Cancer Services to assist in funding for the "Children's Area" Project Heads Up! Executive Director, Sudie Mann joins Kathleen Casey, President/Founder of Bear Necessities to discuss the needs and impact of services for those battling childhood cancer.

This is an informative show about Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and getting involved as a volunteer. Hosted by President/Founder, Kathleen Casey with guest, Courtney Krupa, Director of Marketing & PR. Please call in with any volunteer questions!

This episode will focus on Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's Small Miracle Program. Kathleen Casey will discuss the program and further more with guests, Terri Brent and her son, Josh Brent (14) who has received a Small Miracle and been very involved with the organization throughout his treatment and in remission.

Joining Kathleen Casey of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is Melanie Goldish, Founder and Executive Director of SuperSibs! SuperSibs! is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring ongoing comfort, recognition and support to children with brothers and sisters who have cancer. Please join us to learn more! www.supersibs.org

Joining Kathleen Casey will be members from Bear Necessities' Auxiliary Board (Young Professionals Group/Junior Board.) Former President, DeRondal Bevly and long time member, Torrie Hargreaves discuss the Auxiliary Board's part in the organization, its mission and goals for the future.

Join Kathleen Casey, President/Founder of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and guest, Sue Hallen, a member of the Board of Directors. Discussion will focus on the importance and roles of the BOD in the organization.

This week, Kathleen Casey will be joined by guest, Laura Lutarewych. Laura will share her stories with cancer from the perspective of personally battling cancer and being a parent of a child battling cancer. You can follow Laura's blog and her daughter, Atia's journey at http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/ay-mama.

Join Kathleen Casey, President/Founder of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and guests, Kelly Kramer,RN,MSN from University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital and from RUSH University Medical Center, Paul Kent, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Senior Attending Physician in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology for an overview and discussions on pediatric/childhood cancer.

Join Kathleen Casey, and guest, Karen Roark, Special Events Manager, as they discuss the important topic of fundraising. What works and what doesn't, how the economy has affected it, how to help and more!