Kimpton Cares
Hotel Burnham Employees Work to Eradicate Pediatric Cancer
Hotel Burnham is a proud partner of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation of Chicago. Bear Necessities' mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.
Founded in 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey, the foundation is named in memory of her eight-year-old son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who died after a courageous five-and-a-half year battle with Wilms Tumor, a pediatric cancer. The foundation's Small Miracles Program helps brighten the lives of pediatric cancer patients by granting them special requests, such as tickets to a sporting event or taking a ride in a limousine. Bear Necessities also provides family support services as well as funding for pediatric cancer research.
Employees of Hotel Burnham volunteer their time to help Bear Necessities in a variety of ways. Some have assisted
at Bear Necessities fundraisers, while others have helped deliver supplies to patients at local hospitals. Recently, a group of Burnham volunteers served food to patients and their families at a Cinco de Mayo party.
In 2008, Hotel Burnham employees sported pins that said "Ask Me Why I Wear the Bear," encouraging guests and members of the public to ask about Bear Necessities. Hotel employees collected over $500 in donations to the foundation through this effort.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with Bear Necessities long into the future and hope to positively impact the lives of children with pediatric cancer.
Kimpton Hotels and Hotel Burnham's Commitment to Social Responsibility
Kimpton Hotels' commitment to social responsibility is part of living life well, from the local and national levels to the global community. We take our responsibility seriously and our commitment to care permeates every aspect of Kimpton Hotels, beginning internally with the employees at all Kimpton Hotels and flowing through all aspects of our business. We sincerely endeavor to make a positive social and environmental difference for our guests, employees and neighbors and in every community that we touch.
Parks for People—The Trust for Public Land
One of Kimpton Hotels' partners in supporting a sustainable planet, The Trust for Public Land is a non-profit organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens and other natural sanctuaries. Since its founding in 1972, The Trust for Public Land has helped protect more than two million acres in 46 states. The Trust for Public Land offers each Kimpton Hotel guest a free subscription to its four-color national magazine, Land & People, through www.tpl.org/kimpton. The Trust for Public Land depends on the support of individuals, foundations and corporations; visit The Trust for Public Land at www.tpl.org to find out more about this amazing organization.
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Dress for Success
Behind every great woman, there's a great suit. Kimpton Hotels and the Hotel Burnham invite you to support one of our corporate partners, Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that provides interview suits and career development guidance for low-income women entering the job market.
Red Ribbon Campaign
For years, Kimpton Hotels has been a leader in the fight against HIV. As part of this fight, Kimpton initiated its Red Ribbon Campaign, which assists HIV service organizations across North America at the local level, through employee volunteerism, HIV educational campaigns, corporate donations and raising funds for the nonprofits through special events.
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Kimpton EarthCare
Hotel Burnham and Kimpton Hotels recognize it is our social duty to minimize our ecological footprint as we go about our business. Kimpton Hotels' EarthCare is our company-wide program that supports this philosophy. In addition to all the environmentally friendly practices we implement at our hotel, this program also includes a powerful combination of environmental standards, an Eco-Champions organization made up of employees throughout the company, and corporate partnerships, such as the one with The Trust for Public Land.
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