The Thomas C. Urso Memorial Foundation was created to honor the memory of local business and family man, Thomas Urso. Tom was diagnosed with cancer in 2001 and lost his battle on March 31, 2004. In 2008, with the help of his family and friends, they created the Memorial Foundation in conjunction with a golf outing to celebrate Tom's memory and to benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer and to providing hope and support to those who are touched by it.

We have had great support from our family and friends, met some new friends and have a second family in Bear Necessities. Due to the success of our fundraisers, the IRS has classified The Thomas C. Urso Memorial Foundation into a 501 (C)(3) organization. We are truly grateful for all of your support along the way!

The Thomas C. Urso Memorial Foundation has now grown to not only help Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, but helps raise money to renovate Saint Xavier University's Urso Outdoor Sports Complex and awards a $1,000 scholarship to a SXU football player and now has added a female athlete for the fall of 2019!