The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
Welcome Andrew's Nephew!!!
After 23 days in the NICU, I finally got a chance to meet and hold my first grandson when he was discharged this week. World, please meet Luke Andrew…nice first name and really good middle name, huh?
Research Update Opportunity
It’s been a few weeks since I posted an update and a lot sure has happened. The Christmas holidays and early January were odd for me since we didn’t have the opportunity to participate in the Diamond State Classic (national girls high school basketball tournament) and the Wilmington Classic (Wilmington Fire Dept vs Wilmington Police Dept ice hockey game).
Happy holidays!
IF YOU’VE DONATED OR PLAN TO DONATE TO B+ THIS YEAR, STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND READ THIS. This year, The CARES Act allows a $300 charitable deduction, even if you don’t itemize your deductions for 2020. Also, you can deduct up to 100% of your AGI for charitable contributions, compared to the normal 60%.
We Should Be Running Tonight!
We wish we could be together today for the 14th Annual B+ 5k BUT we hope you will join us on our new rescheduled date.
COVID-19 Update
It's just amazing how much our world has changed in the last 2 weeks since I last posted. Our world seems to change SO much each day. PLEASE take COVID-19 seriously, regardless of your age or pre-existing health status.
IMPORTANT Message!
I am SO sorry for the people who have died from coronavirus (COVID19)! It is a tremendous tragedy. I will keep those sick from COVID 19 in my prayers. Please, everyone, be sensible and take precautions.
Research, Refunds, & Running!
While it is certainly much more complicated than discussing family assistance stories, I really get excited (and I hope you do as well) with the investments that we make in cutting-edge childhood cancer research.
Holidays in the Childhood Cancer World
It's been a busy month of December! Thank you all for kicking the month off so strongly with #GivingTuesday. We raised almost $100,000! That money is very much needed and goes out the door very fast.
All Kinds of Good News!
Thank you all for your kind words of support on Andrew's birthday. It really means a lot to us. We got through it...together.
Important Upcoming Events
Next Tuesday is my son's 27th birthday. B+ Nation will strive to raise #27kInADay in honor of Andrew's birthday!
B+ Hero Troy, Miss Jetset, & The Starboard
I ask for your prayers today for a really great young man named Troy Haynes. Troy is a senior in high school, 4 year starter as quarterback on his high school football team, 2-time state champion, and such a tremendously humble and respectful young man.
From the Hardwood to the Ice
Girls high school basketball teams came to Delaware from all over the country for the Diamond State Classic. We paired B+ Heroes with the 11 out-of-state teams and 1 of the in-state teams as you'll see in the picture above.
Campus Updates
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation's voice against childhood cancer is hitting both sides of the country. The B+ Foundation has partnered with the students of the University of Washington in Seattle.
Long Overdue Update
Sorry that it's been awhile since I last posted. I've been spending a lot of time on the road, but for all good reasons. This is a very busy time of the year both with September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and our schools are back in session.
7 Day Challenge!!!
The HOPEtember® Challenge! 7 days are left of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 7 children will die from cancer each of those 7 days!
United Way Time
For those of you who work at companies with United Way-sponsored campaigns, PLEASE consider selecting The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation for your payroll deductions.
All Kinds of Important Updates
I appreciate everyone's patience with us. As previously reported, we need 200 completed applications before Delaware DMV will begin production of our license plate.
So Many Ways to Help
I have to share with you a beautiful note that I received from a child the other day. Gabriella F. wrote "Dear B+, I like how you raise money for kids with cancer so I had a lemonade stand…
Meet a New B+ Hero
Lisandro is a 15 yr old boy who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in Dec. 2014 and it has now spread to his lungs.
Jibril and Leo
The Blue Hen Parrothead Club will be hosting their 8th Annual "Blue Hen Bay Bash" on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Riverview Inn in Pennsville, NJ.