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Bear
Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation,
Inc. (BNPCFI) is a 501(c)(3) organization
founded in late 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey,
President. The foundation is named in memory
of her eight year old son, Barrett "Bear"
Krupa, who died after a courageous five
and a half year battle with Wilms Tumor,
a pediatric cancer.
Prior
to his death on January 9, 1993, Bear and
his mother discussed and planned the formation
of BNPCFI. During his long stay in the hospital,
Bear expressed more concern for other pediatric
cancer patients than he did for himself.
He and his mother learned of the many hidden
needs of both patient and family members.
Simple things like having games to play
with would go a long way to lightening the
heavy burden the children face. Likewise,
support for basic family needs such as transportation
and parking on the many visits to the hospital
remove undue stresses on an already overwhelming
situation.
Please
go to www.bearnecessities.org
to find out more about Bear Necessities
Pediatric Cancer Foundation
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