Now that the NFL draft is over and rookie minicamp is in the rearview mirror, we’re closing in on the league’s next big unofficial holiday: schedule release day. The buzz within league circles ...

The 22nd annual Polar Bear Challenge, hosted by Make-A-Wish Idaho, raises funds for children with critical illnesses. Andrea Sanders, the organization's Chief Development Officer, said the ...

Holiday time is an opportunity to dream big, to hope for a future of change and fortune. However, wish lists can inherently be viewed as traps of greed -- signs of a consumption culture that needs ...

“I wish I could have more composure because I would ... natural beauty will be “almost guaranteed” to witness a bear. It’s really important to show animals proper respect when finding ...

A player or two going Dallas' way could help the Bears retain some draft capital, but don't count on it. While the Cowboys have stagnated a bit of late, the Bears feel like an ascending franchise ...

Make-A-Wish-Vermont unveiled a new 180-degree immersive theater this weekend that’s designed to inspire children with critical illnesses to imagine a wish that could help in their recovery.

The Bears couldn't escape last place in the NFC North during their week off. They did get a little closer to the NFC North lead, however. And they found out something else valuable during Week 7.

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It’s that time of year again. Make-A-Wish Idaho is hosting its 22nd annual Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge on Saturday at Lucky Peak State Park. The challenge is a winter fundraiser for Make ...

At the 25th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Splash on Sunday, organizers announced they had raised more than $479,000 for Make-A-Wish as of 3:30 p.m. The yearly tradition has brought in a total of $ ...