Events
Shop & Support
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23rd and shop with purpose at Vintage Charm in La Grange!
All day long, 20% of sales, both in-store and online, will benefit the Jack Bear Foundation and our mission to advance research and bring hope to families affected by SCAR-15.
Plus, don’t miss our dedicated Jack Bear Shopping Party that evening from 6–8 PM, where friends and supporters can gather for an evening of fun, fashion, and philanthropy.
Come shop new arrivals for your fall wardrobe and together, we can make a difference, one shopping bag at a time!
Past Events
SCAR-15 Soirée: Raising the Bar for Research
The SCAR-15 Soirée was an unforgettable evening filled with connection, generosity, and purpose as friends, family, advocates, donors, and many new members of the Jack Bear community came together to support our mission.
Thank You, Hillgrove Avenue Magazine
We are deeply grateful to Editor & Publisher, Mike Ellis and Hillgrove Avenue Magazine for featuring Jack and his longtime friend, Charlotte Weckman, in the February issue in honor of Rare Disease Month.
Thank you, Vintage Charm
We are so grateful to Vintage Charm for featuring Jack’s story and the Jack Bear Foundation as part of their Sunday Sessions series.
Tour of Dr. Erica Davis’s research lab at the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Dr. Davis and her team are using cutting edge research with zebrafish (they have two eyes, a mouth, brain, spinal cord, intestine, pancreas, liver, bile ducts, kidney, esophagus, heart, ear, nose, muscle, blood, bone, cartilage, and teeth!) to study rare pediatric genetics. 70% of human genes are found in zebrafish!
The Jack Bear Foundation Guest Bartending Night At Milkstop
On Saturday, May 31st, members of the Jack Bear Foundation team guest bartended at Milkstop Cafe in La Grange.
The Jack Bear Foundation made its debut at the 79th Annual LaGrange Pet Parade!
On Saturday, May 31st, the Jack Bear team strolled in the annual La Grange Pet Parade.
National Ataxia Foundation Conference
Over spring break, we attended the National Ataxia Foundation Conference in Las Vegas—our first time participating in this incredible gathering of families, advocates, and researchers.
Jack Bear Winter Skate
The Jack Bear Winter Skate was nothing short of incredible! It was a special day that brought the Jack Bear community together, filled with energy, love, and support for SCAR-15 research.
Tiny Philanthropists Mechanical Pencil Fundraiser
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the students at Forest Hills Elementary who supported the Mechanical Pencil Sale held during lunchtime over two days in November. The enthusiasm, energy, and generosity shown throughout the event made it truly special.
JAYNE Shopping Fundraiser
We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent shopping fundraiser in partnership with JAYNE, where 20% of the day’s sales made by Jack Bear supporters were donated to the foundation.
Jack Bear Foundation Launch Party
Oh what a night! We felt the love, compassion and encouragement surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and our community at the Jack Bear Foundation’s launch party on September 7th, 2024.