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Eastview students 'BEAR' an early morning start to support Pediatric Cancer awareness

2013 3rd Annual Run for the Bear @ Eastview Elementary in Algonquin

Jason Campbell, Neighbor
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Eastview students, ranging from pre-K through 5th grade along with Kathleen Casey, the founder of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation kicked off the 2013 Run for the Bear on Saturday April 27th.  Casey began the foundation in memory of her son, Eastview Student Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who died after a long battle with a childhood cancer.

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