# Bears send care package to Australian fan

> Bears fans sent care package to Australian user after viral social media interaction.
- Title: Bears send care package to Australian fan · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Bears fans sent care package to Australian user after viral social media interaction.
- Keywords: chicago bears, luther burden iii, social media, care package, concussion, bears fc, soldier field, Chicago Sun-Times
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/11/11/bears-sending-care-package-after-viral-social-media-interaction
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:11:22.312+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chicago bears, luther burden iii, x, social media, care package, concussion, bears fc, soldier field, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Bears sent care package to Australian X user who posted about suicide risk after seeing Bears player Luther Burden III's concussion.