The B+ Blog

Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.

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May 29 09

I hope everyone is doing well and high school/college students are breathing a sigh of relief that finals are over (or almost over).  Grade school kids…you’re almost there too!!!

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May 26 09

As you all know, the game of soccer was very important to my son. 

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May 25 09

On Friday night, we were once again overwhelmed by the maturity and generosity of young people.  George Protopappas, a 17 year old from Hammonton (NJ) High School is the director of the Hammonton Brass. 

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May 21 09

Special prayers (I guess that’s dumb phrasing…are there any other kinds of prayers?!) go out this morning for our young Hero friend, Alex Blythe.

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May 19 09

As you know from recent postings, bone marrow donor registration has been a focus of ours lately.  While some of us - like me - sit on the registry for 20 years waiting to be called, matches sometimes happen more quickly. 

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May 15 09

On Wednesday, I returned for a visit with my 5th grade friends at North Star Elementary School in Hockessin, DE.  Back in January, they embarked upon a campaign entitled “Yes We Can… B+”. 

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May 12 09

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I want to take this opportunity to re-tell an “Andrew Story” from the hospital.

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May 8 09
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May 8 09

This photo came across my screen the other day and I thought I’d share it with you.  This picture was taken when Andrew was 9. 

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May 4 09

OUR Foundation has awarded $80,000 to families of critically ill children.  You should be very proud.  THANK YOU! 

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