Mon. Aug. 22nd

It’s a crazy, busy time at The B+ Foundation.

Last Thursday, the New Candlelight Theatre  (www.nctstage.org) hosted “B+ Night” at the theatre.  The cast and crew put on an amazing production of “Annie” and the Theatre presented us with a check for $500.  Better yet, they afforded me the opportunity to speak to the audience about the need to fight childhood cancers.  Additionally, they honored two B+ Heroes – Aryn Strigle and Kara Kelly, by bringing them on stage and presenting them with very cool B+ cakes.

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On Friday, in keeping with the 2011 B+ tradition, we had rain for our “B+ Night at the Blue Rocks”!  🙂   The joke is not funny anymore, Andrew!!!  🙂  Seriously, last year’s golf outing, the soccer tournament, the UD lax night, the B+ 5k — all rain.  I think I should schedule B+ events in parts of the country where they’re begging for rain.  A new fundraising idea?

So, “B+ Night at the Blue Rocks” will be rescheduled to September 3rd which, incidentally, is Andrew’s BIRTHDAY!!!  I hope you can come out and join us and honor the B+ Heroes as they’re introduced on the field.

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On Saturday night, The Imagination Players performed a show at the Tatnall School in Wilmington which benefited three local charities; one being The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.  Because of other commitments, I wasn’t able to attend, but, based upon their reputation, I’m sure it was a great show.

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This coming Wednesday, the Christiana Hilton will be hosting a Pool Party from 5pm-9pm to benefit The B+ Foundation.  It’s amazing how many great auction items they’ve come up with…including a cruise!!!  Thank you to Drew DiFonzo for all the hard work in organizing this and to the Christiana Rotary for being a sponsor.  Come join us on Wed., have some fun, and who knows what cool items you may go home with…and, best of all, fight childhood cancer in the process.

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Speaking of auction items, we have our “5th Annual B+ Foundation Golf Outing, Dinner, & Auction” coming up on Sept 26th at the DuPont CC.  We are still looking to gather some more exciting auction packages.   As you know, travel items — airline tickets, hotel stays, etc- are always a big hit as are sports tickets/boxes at the stadiums.  One of the things that I’d like to offer is a scooter (i.e. Vespa-like…not kid’s scooter).  Please let me know if anyone has a connection to a dealer.  If you can help us with any great auction items, please email me at Joe@LiveLikeAndrew.org.  Thank you very much!

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One of the things that really impresses me is how many of our B+ supporters have reached out to other children fighting cancer.  Like Andrew, you’ve ‘adopted’ these brave kids.   One of our B+ supporters, Christine DePaul, asked me to recognize Kelly Laude (www.carepages.com/carepages/KellyLaude)   and put her up on her well-deserved pedestal.   Kelly is a young lady that I’ve been aware of for quite some time.  She was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a grade 4 brain tumor, in July, 2007.  As you’ll see from her website, she has fought MANY battles over the past four years and has always handled herself with grace, dignity, and a B+ attitude.  Please keep Kelly and her family in your prayers.

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