The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
“Greatest Baker Contest”
Thanks to a wonderful organization called Colossal, The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation is the beneficiary of a national, online contest called “The Greatest Baker presented by Buddy Valastro”.
Giving Back
You all know that we give millions of dollars to help families pay their bills. Well, occasionally, we receive donations from those very families after their child’s treatment is over.
GIVING TUESDAY!
We cannot help these courageous and innocent kids without your help. Every school day, 46 kids are diagnosed with cancer…AND NOT ONE DID ANYTHING TO DESERVE IT!
Rain or Shine, the Fight Continues
The weather was MUCH more cooperative this year as we had a beautiful day and a lot of fun at our B+ Golf Outing. Thanks to all of our sponsors and guests, we grossed over $110,000!!!
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
What a cute little guy! Don’t you just love those eyes? Please read Leif’s “About Me” page below. I think this ice cream sundae beats “pink medicine” any day.
Hope & Encouragement
When we help a family, it’s SO much more than just paying a bill. As Cameron’s Mom writes, we have given her “hope and encouragement”.
August Already?
Thank you very much for all of the kind words and prayers as we observed the 16th anniversary of my son’s passing on July 14th.
Azel & Penelope
Meet Penelope, a 5 year old girl being treated for a brain tumor at St. Jude in Memphis.
Making Progress!
About 12 years ago, a dedicated member of the childhood cancer community - Bob Piniewski - reached out to me about forming a coalition of like-minded childhood cancer charities.
Home Stretch
We’re just 8 days away from the 17th Annual B+ 5k at Andrew’s alma mater, Salesianum. Pre-registration (with a lower fee) ends Sunday June 11th.
Walk or Run for the Kids
Please join us - in person or virtually - on June 14th as we celebrate our B+ Heroes and raise money and awareness about childhood cancers.
17th Annual B+ 5k
Please sign up today for the 17th Annual B+ 5k! There will be plenty of free food and free commemorative B+ 5k shirts for the first 1,500 participants.
SO Much Going On!
This week was a slightly light week as we ONLY gave out $100,000 in financial assistance to families of kids with cancer.
You Lift Them Up
Here’s a nice note for you from Cris’ Mom. It means so much to our families to know that people out there care about them.
NOVAdance 2023 & Andrew Most Influential List
Congrats to the students of Villanova University for exceeding last year’s fundraising total and raising $505,311.35 for NOVAdance 2023!!!
A Colossal Win
Thanks to our partners, Colossal and DTCare, The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation is the charity beneficiary of a few online voting contests.
AmazonSmile Ends
I’m sad to report that Amazon has decided to end their AmazonSmile program. It was a great way to raise easy money for charities.
Celebrating a Record-Breaking Year!
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and cherished the precious time that you got to spend with loved ones. I hope and pray for great discoveries of better treatments (or even cures) of childhood cancers in 2023.