Santa Hustle 5K raises money for pediatric cancer research

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Santa Hustle is coming to town!

Soldier Field has been turned in a winter wonderland with thousands of runners decked out in their best Santa gear.

The annual 5K race is a fundraiser for the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Kathleen Casey from the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation joined ABC7 from Soldier Field to talk about the event.

For more information on how Santa Hustle is giving back and to learn more about the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, click here.