Wed. Apr. 23rd
I'm sorry if I've shared this with you in the past, but not long after Andrew went to Heaven, Ali gave Chris and me this really thoughtful gift. I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but all of these various pictures of Andrew are etched into this stone heart. The quality of the work is amazing and the thought behind the gift even more so. I catch myself glancing over at this heart so often. My heart holds a lot of great memories! What's etched on yours?
"Kids Helping Kids"
By now, you know that I am a BIG fan of "kids" - of various ages. The B+ Foundation has been able to help so many because of the generosity and dedication of kids. In the last week, 2 groups of young people have been honored for their philanthropic efforts with The B+ Foundation.
NYU - President's Service Award -- Sarah Hemstock, NYU Junior and Co-Founder of NYDM (the largest first year college dance marathon EVER), was honored by the President of New York University with the President's Service Award for her efforts leading this great dance marathon. Additionally, Sarah's sorority (of which she is now President) - Alpha Epsilon Phi - also received a President's Service Award!
Jefferson Award for Public Service - The Charter School of Wilmington (CSW) has been recognized as one of the local winners of the Jefferson Award for Public Service. The Jefferson Award, started by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Sam Beard, is viewed as the Nobel Prize of community service. Our students at UDance were honored last year and we are so proud to share with you that the dedicated students of the Jefferson Council at Charter won this year. Special congratulations go out to Kaitlin Reid and Samantha Procak, the student leaders of Charterthon 2014 benefitting The B+ Foundation, and to Mrs. Regina Fody, their advisor. Dr. Paoli, the Board of CSW, and the entire school community should be very proud!
B+ Foundation Events
8th Annual B+ 5k - Thurs. June 19, 2014 at Salesianum. REGISTER your team today at: http://beposfdn.org/5K14/
8th Annual B+ Golf Outing - Mon. Sept. 22, 2014 at the DuPont Country Club. Save the date! Details coming soon.
B+ Nation Events
7th Annual Blue Hen Bay Bash presented by the Blue Hen Parrot Head Club
July 26, 2014 -- 1-5pm
Featuring Jim Morris and the Big Bamboo BandRiverview Inn, Pennsville, NJ
For more information or tickets, please contact: diskip1@verizon.net or www.bluehenphc.com
Dash & Drive at Deerfield Golf Club
June 1, 2014 -- Run the golf course, play a round of golf, join us for the dinner/auction. Join us for one or all three parts.
Deerfield Golf Club, Newark, DE
For more information: http://www.deerfieldgolfclub.com/dashanddrive
Advocare Weight Loss
April 16 – May 20 -- 10% of sales from Nikki Ball and her team’s Advocare sales will go to The B+ Foundation!
Purchases must be made from www.advocare.com/130829503 or from an independent distributor on her team.Contact Nikki at Nikb24@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Coming Soon:
The 3rd annual Starboard VIP Black Tag auction benefitting The B+ Foundation.
Presented by Aaron Dunphy of www.lowdigittags.com and The Starboard of Dewey Beach, DE.
For those of you who like Dewey Beach, you've got to get the 'fast pass', metal VIP Black Tag. Details on the auction are coming soon.
Thank you to everyone for your support. You enable us to help so many families and make such a difference on the research front. And, your efforts are equally valuable for all of the awareness you raise for The B+ Foundation and the fight against childhood cancer.
Thanks!
B+
Ali & Andrew's Dad