On Monday, the team’s rookie class went to “A Safe Haven” to visit with veterans transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency. On Tuesday, linebacker John Timu and Staley Da Bear participated in the USO Teen/Tween program through the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Timu was joined by his wife, Amanda, who is currently serving in the Navy.
On Wednesday, Hall of Famer Dan Hampton and former fullback Jason McKie visited veterans in the Road Home Program at Rush University Medical Center. On Thursday, former Bears including McKie, Patrick Mannelly, Mickey Pruitt and Bob Wetoska are scheduled to visit with sailors and go through a naval ship simulator at the Great Lakes Naval Station.