Fill out NCAA bracket and help Esther's Friends

Spring is around the corner, and that means the fun and excitement of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Selection Sunday is March 12.

Fill out your bracket and join Esther's Friends, a 501(c)3 public charity, as it raises funds to support Chicago area pediatric inpatients.

To participate, visit esthersfriends.org starting March 1 and choose your level of support. Once that is done, you will receive an email to Esther's Friends' special group.

Complete your bracket before the start of the first game on March 16 and then cheer on your teams. The winner will be announced after the championship game April 3.

The Esther Viola Frey Memorial Foundation was formed to honor Esther, who passed away from complications from her rare genetic disorder in June 2020.

During Esther's two short years, she never met a person who didn't instantly become her friend. Thus, Esther's Friends continues in her spirit and provides support to children, and families of children, facing long-term hospitalizations - making all those who benefit, one of Esther's friends.

For more information on the Esther Viola Frey Memorial Foundation, visit esthersfriends.org.