Bears' Khari Blasingame gives back to cancer survivors in Park Ridge

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While Bears fans are hoping for another win this Sunday, the team on their off days is scoring touchdowns in their hometown.

Tuesday was an off-day for the Bears, but two members of the team are still putting in some work, but not on the football field.The Chicago Bears will be back in action this Sunday and on the road to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8. Quarterback Justin Fields is still doubtful to play due to a thumb injury, meaning Tyson Bagent is likely to start.Tuesday was an off-day for the Bears, but two members of the team are still putting in some work, but not on the football field.

After the class, Blasingame presented a check from the Bears for $40,000 to the Cancer Survivorship Center on the hospital's campus, which provides a variety of help and programs for people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Blasingame says he doesn't mind doing community service work on his day off because he likes to meet Bears fans, saying their support is a two-way street.

"The community, they support us so much on Sundays. They do so much all the time, so it's important to give back. When there's so much negative going on, it's nice to highlight positive things that happen," said Blasingame. "I have been coming here for the past year and a half. It is just an amazing community of cancer survivors who just enjoy each other's company. Enjoy the exercise. Amazing teachers. Amazing compassion," said cancer survivor Brigitte Powiedzki.that I have read and agree

 

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