In 2002, Larry Crandell introduced Eloy Ortega, Steve Cushman, Earl Armstrong and Tom Parker to a new nonprofit called Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. In response to the need for immediate funding, Steve Cushman came up with the idea to create the Grizzly Club. In 2004, the core group of community leaders began working together to support local families with a child battling cancer. 












After a long hibernation, the bears are awake!

2026 Grizzly Club Members

Charlotte Alexander

Michelle & Ray Avila

Vince Caballero

Diane Figueroa

Taylor Fuller

Randy Glick

Angela Greenspan

Wells Hughes

Colleen & Robert Koch

Andrew Miller

Bill Pesso

Alissa Rennacker

Nora & Richard Scheinberg

Angelina Speier

Lacy Taylor

Olesya & John Thyne

Travis Vassallo

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Grizzly Club members are included on a plaque dislayed at The Harbor Restaurant, invited to an annual networking breakfast as well as a supporter reception, recognized in the impact report, receive special communications, and more.