A fundraiser for a Northbrook family facing mounting medical bills is scheduled around the Chicago Bears October 23 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The event will be held at Marcello’s, 1911 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. All proceeds will go directly to the Ray and Joan Wehr family of Northbrook to pay medical bills for their 10-year-old son, Collin, who has been undergoing brain cancer treatments for the past 18 months. Collin is both a fighter and a consummate Bears fan. Marcello's will open exclusively for the fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. with several big screen TVs, pizza, salads, soft drinks, coffee, and desserts included. A cash bar will be available. Also featured are a live auction run by expert auctioneer Ron Bernardi, a silent auction of fabulous donated prizes, a raffle and more.Tickets are $50 each (5 for $200) in advance, or $60 at the door. Checks should be made to The Collin Wehr Fund and mailed by Oct. 15 to Because of Collin, c/o Bear, 1306 High Point Lane, Northbrook, 60062. For more information and for an invitation/response card, visit becauseofcollin@gmail.com or phoneRobin Bear at 847-564-5177.The event is hosted by a committee of friends of the family: Robin Bear, Linda Goldsher, Dale Duda, Betsy Liberman,Dr. Rochelle Singer, Mary Samuelson, Sheila Bass, and LeAnn Artstein, all of Northbrook.
