Bears Donate Almost $2M to Coronavirus Relief

The Chicago Bears are kicking in almost $2 million to help with the fight against the coronavirus.
In an announcement made Thursday, team officials revealed they’ve committed $1,920,000 for the cause through their Bears Care charity. The money will be doled out to several organizations, including the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund, the Advocate Charitable Foundation’s Relief Fund, the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund and University of Chicago’s Community Support Programs, they said.
“During this unprecedented crisis, we all need to join forces and do what we can to overcome this challenge together,” says CEO Ted Phillips. “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.” Here’s the complete story from NBC Sports Chicago.