Andrew is the Original B+ Hero
For the way he lived his life, for the way he battled against the odds, and for the way he continues to inspire thousands, Andrew is our Hero.
And we believe that every child who has battled cancer, or is still in the fight, is a Hero — a B+ Hero.
We honor each child with cancer, and their siblings, so that everyone knows how special they are.
The B+ Foundation believes that every child who has battled cancer – or is still in the fight – is a hero. The B+ Hero Program is intended to make the children (and their siblings) feel special while putting them on a much-deserved pedestal.
When B+ Heroes are feeling well enough, they are invited to participate in a number of B+ events, such as events on college campuses and our B+ 5K.
B+ Hero Funds
B+ Heroes – kids who have battled cancer or are still in the fight – have the opportunity start a B+ Hero Fund, which encourages and enables their friends and followers to support their efforts to fund childhood cancer research and help other kids in the fight.
B+ Heroes and B+ School Events
Part of what makes our events so unique and successful is The B+ Heroes Program. The B+ Heroes Program matches participating on-campus groups (i.e. fraternity, sorority, sports team, student organization) with a child battling cancer. Since we assist children with cancer and their families across the country, we have the potential to match schools nationwide with local B+ Heroes. It’s a great experience for everyone involved. B+ Heroes are “adopted” by these groups and enjoy get-togethers, outings and just hanging out being a kid.
B+ Heroes make these terrible diseases more real, provide inspiration, and give students a reason to dance, fundraise, and increase awareness about the battle our B+ Heroes fight. These partnerships are intended to be long-term and we find that the children really become part of the group’s family.
Interested or know someone interested in becoming a B+ Hero?
Email Carly Bergstein at Carly@BePositive.org to learn more and see if there is availability in your area.
“B+ is a very important foundation and has been meaningful to me and my family. During the scariest time of me and my family’s life. The B+ Foundation introduced me to some amazing people. If it weren’t for The B+ Foundation, I wouldn’t have met the amazing people who stood by my side, help cheer me up, and take me to new places in order to take my mind off my sickness.”
– B+ Hero Marco