From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 20s
Bears send care package to Australian fan
Bears fans sent care package to Australian user after viral social media interaction.
In brief
Bears fans sent care package to Australian user after viral social media interaction. Bears sent care package to Australian X user who posted about suicide risk after seeing Bears player Luther Burden III's concussion. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Viral social media post
An Australian user posted about suicide risk after seeing Bears player Luther Burden III's concussion.
“If I kill myself then I'm just no longer a burden”
Bears fans respond
Over 500 Bears fans searched for medical updates on Luther Burden III after his concussion.
“Ive got no idea who the Chicago Bears are, I'm Australian”
Care package sent
Bears sent a care package to the Australian user with photos of players and fans at Soldier Field.
“Extending a special welcome to all the newest members of Bears FC”
Social media interaction
Bears fans shared the user's post with encouragement and photos from Soldier Field.
“HOW DID I GET THIS FAR”
User reaction
The Australian user has over 7 million views on their post with support from Bears fans.
“Yuri”
Bears team response
Bears posted on X about sending care package to Australian user who shared their post.
“Extending a special welcome to all the newest members of Bears FC”
Bears FC
Bears FC is a fan group that received support from Bears fans after the viral interaction.
“Bears FC”
Soldier Field
Soldier Field is the Bears' home stadium where fans shared photos with the user.
“Soldier Field”
Concussion incident
Luther Burden III was concussed on a fumble during the fourth quarter of a game against the New England Patriots.
“Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III scores against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2.026”
The big picture
Bears sent care package to Australian X user who posted about suicide risk after seeing Bears player Luther Burden III's concussion.
