The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
Busy, Busy, Busy!
Following great visits to the University of Delaware, University of Alabama, and the University of Texas, I headed to Barcelona, Spain last week for the largest, international childhood cancer conference - SIOP.
Travel Season Has Begun
Thank you all for the kind comments on Andrew’s recent birthday. It’s so bittersweet that we got to have 14 amazing birthdays with him and have suffered through 16 without him.
Summer Fun for B+ Heroes
About 30 B+ Heroes & family members enjoyed a great day at New Jersey Motorsports Park courtesy of our partner, the DelVal BMW Club.
B+ Summer Leadership Academy…and more!
On July 30-31st, we hosted 35 B+ partners in Wilmington, DE for our annual Summer Leadership Academy.
Childhood Cancer Never Takes a Break
Thanks to your support, we recently helped Kree, a brave little 2 year old girl fighting lung cancer. Please see a sweet thank-you note to you from her grandmother.
16th Annual B+ 5k is HERE!
We’re less than a week away from the 16th Annual B+ 5k. We are BACK to our in-person 5k! Pre-registration ends Monday morning, so register now to save time and money.
Back to The Bob
After being kept out of The Bob Carpenter Center for 2 years because of COVID, UDance 2022 returned on April 24th and they returned in great style.
B+ 5k…and so much more!!!
Due to a police staffing issue, we have had to move the date of our 16th Annual B+ 5k up one week to Wednesday, June 8th.
$180,514.22 in One Week!
Just today, for this week’s review of applications, I wrote out checks for $180,514.22 to ease the burden on families of kids with cancer, give them the best chance to survive, and show them that someone cares.
You Make it Possible!
I probably don’t share as many of the B+ Hero family thank-yous as I should. As you start your weekend, please take a moment to appreciate this one from a hardworking family just like you.
A Lifesaving Experience - LITERALLY!
Allow me to introduce you to 5 year-old, Davi. At Davi’s local hospital, he was told that his cancerous tumor was inoperable and terminal.
Meet Two of My Bosses
Joshua is a 3-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Leukemia in September of this year. Joshua’s mother is still in high school.
Students Rock!
Over the past two weeks, three of our larger schools have held B+ events on their campuses. Our student partners have done an AMAZING job navigating through a full school year of pandemic and never quitting on our kids.
Meet B+ Hero Thomas
I’d like you to meet 5 year old, Thomas. Thomas has 5 siblings and he is currently battling Neuroblastoma. He wants to be a cowboy and he dreams of “living inside of the Candyland board!”
We Need You!
As we experience a very aggressive second spike of coronavirus, I just hold my breath for our families. As bad as it is to be told that your child has cancer, can you imagine being told that your child has cancer DURING A PANDEMIC?!!!
Progress and Legacies
While we tend to focus on the more relatable stories of assisting families of kids with cancer with critical medical and living expenses, I get really excited about our research grants as well. Would you believe that The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation has awarded 150 research grants to leading researchers globally since our inception?
You Make Such a Difference!
I hope everyone in B+ Nation is staying safe and doing well. I thank you for your continued support because, now more than ever, our families of kids need you.
Our New World
I hope everyone is practicing social distancing, listening to Dr. Fauci, and staying safe. I'd like to share with you a family that you, B+ Nation, assisted this past week.