Leyden Bears 2026 Football & Cheer

Let’s gear up for an unforgettable season—Go Bears!

Why Join the Leyden Bears?

• Team Spirit: Build lifelong friendships and experience the pride of being part of a winning team.
• Skill Development: Learn from experienced coaches and take your game to the next level.
• Fun & Fitness: Stay active, healthy, and energized while having a blast.
• Community Pride: Represent the Leyden Bears and create lasting memories with family and friends.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Leyden Bears family!
Stay tune for register date and get ready for an exciting season of football and cheer.

Go Bears!

 Go Bears!

Honoring Lauren Fiorito-Mitek: Supporting Her Family in Their Time of Need

On December 12th, our beloved cousin, Lauren Fiorito-Mitek, passed away unexpectedly. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Marcin, and their two wonderful children, Vincent (10) and Monroe (7).

Lauren was the heart and soul of her family—a loving wife, a dedicated mother, and a cherished friend to all who knew her. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support touched countless lives. She was her father’s pride and her mother’s closest companion. Lauren’s sudden loss has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her family and friends.

As we grieve this unimaginable loss, we are reaching out to our community for help. Your donations will directly support Marcin and the children, covering catastrophic medical expenses, childcare, and ongoing family needs. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and help provide stability as they navigate this difficult journey.

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Lauren’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Your love, kindness, and support mean more than words can express.

Thank you for helping us honor Lauren’s memory and uplift her beautiful family during this challenging time.

Here is a link to their Go-Fund-Me page.

Fundraiser by Jamie Houdek : Support for Lauren Fiorito-Mitek's Family

With heartfelt gratitude,
Jamie Houdek & Kelly Thue

Leyden Bears Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
October 4–5, 2025

Thank You for All Your Support

We are proud to share that our 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser was an incredible success—made possible by the generosity, compassion, and unwavering support of our community. Your contributions made a meaningful impact, and we are deeply grateful.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to build on that momentum and make next year’s event even more impactful. Please join us in supporting the Leyden Bears and honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two days of community, connection, and purpose—October 2026.

You are the heart of this cause.
Your continued support is the driving force behind our success. Together, we can raise awareness, fund research, and uplift those affected by breast cancer.

Let’s keep the spirit alive—support, share, and give back in any way you can.
Save the dates: October TBD , 2026.

The Leyden Bears community is reaching out with both heavy hearts and unwavering hope. Bree, a devoted wife and the loving mother of six beautiful children, is once again facing the unimaginable. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor for the second time—a devastating challenge no one should endure even once, let alone twice.

We are rallying together to support Bree and her family during this incredibly difficult time. Funds raised will directly assist with:

• Critical medical treatments and procedures
• Travel and care-related expenses
• Essential needs for Bree’s six children
• Housing and family support throughout this journey

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact. Even if you’re unable to give financially, sharing Bree’s story and sending positive thoughts are powerful ways to help.

Let’s give Bree the fighting chance she deserves—to continue being the incredible mother, wife, and light she has always been to those around her.

 Donate or Share Bree’s GoFundMe
Fundraiser organized by Sierra Bess: Help Bree Fight This Brain Tumor – AGAIN

Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and support.

Brad Stephens

State Representative 20 District  www.repstephens.com

David B. Guerin

Village of River Grove

www.rivergroveil.gov

Tomas Olson

Franklin Park FireFighter's Association

Mayor Jeffrey T Sherwin - City of Northlake

Mayor Ronald M Serpico - Village of Melrose Park

Special thank you to all that help support our athletics to perform at Nationals: