Project BEAR
Minimum
A Niles North DECA project raising funds & awareness for Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Every small effort adds up to something BIG. Your bear efforts make a big impact! 🐻
Fighting for kids 💛
Niles North 🐻
Make a Donation!
Every dollar goes directly toward our fundraising efforts for Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. No amount is too small — every bear effort counts! 🐻
Help kids! 💛
Help Us Reach
$5,000!
Your donation directly supports pediatric cancer research and families. Every contribution — big or small — brings us closer to our goal and makes a real difference. 💪
Goal
$5,000
Going to
Bear Necessities
Impact
Kids with Cancer
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All funds benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation · Project BEAR Minimum · Niles North DECA
Where We're At 🐾
🛒 Just raised $579 at our Fresh Farms Donation Drive!
Funds Raised
$3,610
out of $5,000
72% of our goal reached! 🎉
Instagram Followers
644
out of 600
100% of our goal reached! 🐻
June → December 2026
Project Timeline ⏳
68% of our journey complete
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
🐻 Keep the momentum going all the way to December!
Every follow & every dollar counts. Keep it up! 💛
Mark Your Calendars 📅
Upcoming Events
Four events in October — come hang out with us! 🐻💛
☕ Bear-ly Awake Coffee Sale
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Concession Stands, Niles North High School
Start your morning with a cup of coffee that supports kids fighting pediatric cancer.
🛒 Monthly Donation Drive
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fresh Farms
Join our monthly donation drive at Fresh Farms and help us reach our goal.
🍦 DECADENT Delightz Collab Raffle Sale
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fight of the Feeders · Concession Stands
Ice cream and a raffle in collaboration with DECADENT Delightz!
🎂 Bear's Birthday Special · Bear-ly Awake Sale
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Concession Stands, Niles North High School
In honor of Bear — the son of the founder of Bear Necessities, whose birthday is October 31. This one is going to be extra special. 💛
Your Bear Efforts Make a Big Impact!
Every follow, every dollar, every share — it all adds up. Our community has the power to change lives for children fighting pediatric cancer. We might be starting small, but together our impact is anything but minimum. 💛
Our Journey So Far 🐾
Past Events & Funds Raised
Every event brings us closer to our goal. Here's what our community has accomplished so far! 💛
Pickleball Tournament
Players rallied for a great cause — our biggest event yet!
Spirit Fundraiser at Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill
A delicious night out supporting pediatric cancer research.
Donation Drive at Fresh Farms
Thanks to everyone who donated at Fresh Farms!
Social Media Awareness Challenge
Our community shared, tagged, and spread the word online!
Launch Bear-ly Awake Sale
Our very first coffee sale kicked off the morning right!
Donation Drive at Fresh Farms
Another great day of giving at Fresh Farms!
Why We Fight 🎗️
The Bear Facts
1 in 285
children in the US will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20
46 years
since a new drug was approved specifically for pediatric cancers
43,000+
children are diagnosed with cancer each year in the US
Bear Necessities
has funded over $2 million in pediatric cancer research
Stay Connected 📲
Follow Our Journey!
Find us on Instagram!
Get updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and help us hit 600 followers! 🐻💛
@Project.Bear.MinimumGet in Touch!
Have questions, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi? Drop us an email! 💌
projectbearminimum@gmail.comMade with 💛 by Niles North High School DECA · Project BEAR Minimum · Benefiting Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation