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Chicago Bears alumni Caleb Hanie visits patients at Advocate Children's Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Chicago Bears defensive back Terell Smith (32) Chairman George McCaskey and Staley visit patients at Shriners Children's Chicago, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Bill Murray (60) and wide receiver Collin Johnson (8) visit with patents at Advocate Children's Hospital, Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Chicago Bears mascot Staley visits patients at Rush Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Friday, February 10, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears mascot Staley visits patients at Rush Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Friday, February 10, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears mascot Staley visits patients at Lurie Children's Outpatient Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Northbrook, Illinois.


Chicago Bears mascot Staley visits patients at Lurie Children's Outpatient Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Northbrook, Illinois.


Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) and alumni Dan Compton visit patients at RUSH University Medical Center as part of the Bears Hugs program, Tuesday, November 16, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) and alumni Dan Compton visit patients at RUSH University Medical Center as part of the Bears Hugs program, Tuesday, November 16, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Staley Da Bear, the Chicago Bears mascot, plays with patient Brion Barlow, 5, at Comer Children's Hospital Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, on the University of Chicago campus. Staley is named after A. E. Staley, who originally founded the Bears' franchise in 1919. (NOTE BRION is CQ) (Robert Kozloff/The University of Chicago)

Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) and alumni Dan Compton visit patients at RUSH University Medical Center as part of the Bears Hugs program, Tuesday, November 16, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) visits patients at Lurie Children's Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears mascot Staley visits patients at Rush Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Friday, February 10, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Bill Murray (60) and wide receiver Collin Johnson (8) visit with patents at Advocate Children's Hospital, Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) visits patients at Lurie Children's Hospital as part of the Bears Hugs program, Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.