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Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization founded in 1992 by CEO/President, Kathleen A. Casey and her son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who lost his life to pediatric cancer in 1993. Currently, Bear Necessities funds pediatric cancer research, support service grants nationwide & The Bear Hugs Program, here in Chicago, offers patients comfort & courage through everyday acts of caring because we understand that the little things mean a lot.