During Patrick McNamara’s 11-year battle with brain tumors, his family, friends and neighbors would often join together as “Pat Mac’s Pack” to participate in events that raised funds for pediatric brain tumor research and Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. After passing away at the age of 13, Patrick’s family and friends committed to continue to fight in his honor – incorporating Pat Mac’s Pack, Inc. as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2014. Our mission is to raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research and provide financial assistance to young cancer patients and their families.