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Chicago Bears contribute $1.920 million to coronavirus relief

The Bears are taking charge when it comes to combatting the coronavirus outbreak, contributing $1.920 million to relief efforts.

The Chicago Bears are taking charge when it comes to combatting the coronavirus outbreak. Bears Care, the team’s charity, is committing $1,920,000 to coronavirus relief efforts to help those in need throughout the state of Illinois.

The donation no doubt pays homage to the year 1920, which was when George Halas founded the Bears as the Decatur Staleys.

This isn’t the first the organization has contributed to the cause. The Bears previously donated $250,000 to the Chicago Community COVID-10 Response Fund on March 20, which continues to serve residents in need.

According to the Bears’ official website, the organization will also donate $250,000 to the Advocate Charitable Foundation’s Relief Fund for Critical Care, Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund and the University of Chicago’s Community Support Programs.

Here’s what Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips had to say:

“During this unprecedented crisis, we all need to join forces and do what we can to overcome this challenge together. At the Bears, we have committed $1,920,000 to local COVID-19 relief efforts and are encouraging fans to lend a helping hand in whatever ways possible. We will be forever grateful to the healthcare providers, first responders, grocers, sanitation workers, janitors and everyone keeping our communities healthy and safe during this time. Please continue to do your part and stay home so we can slow down the virus and save lives.”

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Bears donate $250,000 to coronavirus response fund

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chicago Bears are donating $250,000 to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chicago Bears are donating $250,000 to the Chicago Community Coronavirus Response Fund.

Donations will provide increased access to emergency food and basic supplies, rent and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, direct financial assistance for household supplies, and nonprofit safety and operations assistance.

Here’s the official statement from Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips:

“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a challenging time for all of us, but significantly more so for those who have temporarily lost their jobs or are unable to access food and essential items. With that in mind, we are beginning our support of those in need with a $250,000 donation to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.

“We encourage anyone who is able to provide assistance to their neighbors in need–whether it’s helping an elderly or sick community member pick up medicine or groceries, or making a financial donation–to please do so. We are extremely grateful to the healthcare providers, first responders, grocers and everyone who is putting their health at risk to continue to serve our communities. Thank you so much. You are the true heroes. Together, we will show our collective strength and resilience, and get through this unprecedented crisis.”

Fans can make a donation at www.chicagocovid19responsefund.org.

Read more about the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.

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