Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams makes personal request outside football

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up before the game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions.

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams makes personal request outside football

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Apr 30, 2026 8:43 AM ET

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently launched a new charitable partnership through his personal foundation. The Bears star utilized his Caleb Cares Foundation to help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its fundraising campaign. This collaboration supports childhood cancer research and provides essential medical services for families in need.

Williams formally established the Caleb Cares Foundation in 2022 after transferring to USC. The nonprofit focuses on anti-bullying efforts, mental health awareness and empowering young people. The foundation frequently hosts events that promote empathy, kindness, and confidence-building for grade school students. These are primarily held in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams urges sports community to unite against childhood cancer

In his latest effort, Williams expanded his reach beyond local classrooms to support St. Jude. Through his foundation’s Instagram account, the NFL star made a personal request as he fights against cancer and other life-threatening diseases affecting children.

“We may wear different colors on the field, but when it comes to helping kids fighting cancer, we are all on One Team,” the 24-year-old quarterback said in the caption. “Help St. Jude tackle life-threatening diseases and give kids with cancer the chance they deserve.”

The foundation’s post featured two photos of Williams wearing a khaki-and-black cap with the phrase “One Team.” It is part of a campaign by the Memphis-based research hospital to raise funds for providing free care to families in need.

“Join me and the football community across the country and go to Stjude.org/oneteam to get your hat,” Williams urged his followers.

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Supporters can receive the signature “One Team” hat by donating $25 or more each month. The campaign cap is only available to U.S. residents. A donation to St. Jude ensures families never receive a bill for treatment, housing, food or travel. These essential services allow parents to focus entirely on their child’s recovery.

St. Jude has focused on treating life-threatening pediatric diseases since its founding in 1962. The organization helped increase childhood cancer survival rates in the U.S. from 20 to 80 percent. Scientists at the hospital share their medical breakthroughs globally to improve care for children everywhere.

Williams remains one of the most philanthropic young stars in the NFL. In January, he was named a finalist for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award. This is the highest honor the NFL Players Association can give for a player’s off-field community service. As a finalist, the Bears quarterback received a $10,000 donation from the NFLPA to support a charity of his choice.

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