The 32nd Annual Bear Tie Ball , themed " Luau for Life " was held at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on May 30. The event brought together more than 200 guests and raised over $460,000 to support pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Emceed by FOX 32's Sylvia Perez, the evening featured heartfelt tributes, including the presentation of the William J. Casey Hope Award to Kelly Kramer and Jean and Tom Carey , honoring their dedication to Bear Necessities' mission. Attendees were also moved by Jozlynn Logan's powerful story of her son Antonio's battle with pediatric cancer and the support they received from Bear Necessities.

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, founded in 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey in memory of her son Barrett "Bear" Krupa , is dedicat

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