The B+ Blog

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

June 25 09
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 25 09

On behalf of all of the supporters of the B+ movement, Chris, Ali, & I had the honor of presenting a $250,000 check today to the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research (NCCCR). 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 19 09

WOW!  What can I say.  We gave out 1,733 numbers and raised about $80,000 for our fight to eradicate pediatric cancers. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 17 09

I’m not going to badger you about tomorrow’s 5k in this update.  :)   We’re really busy getting things ready and it’s going to be a great night. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 16 09

Our “3rd Annual B+ 5k Fighting Pediatric Cancer” is fast approaching…2 days and counting!  The response, particularly over the past week, has been amazing. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 13 09

Thanks to your continued generosity, the families of the following 15 HEROES have received financial assistance. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 9 09

You guys are too smart for me!  I tried to throw out a musical trivia question that I thought might be a little challenging, but it didn’t take you guys long. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 7 09

This time of year is very busy for us and it’s very bittersweet. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

June 3 09

Thank you, Kevin Tresolini (News-Journal), for the nice coverage on the Foundation, our MLS partnership, and our upcoming 5k. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

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!!!

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

May 26 09

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

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

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. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

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.

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

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. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

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+”. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

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.

Read More
May 8 09
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

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. 

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

May 4 09

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

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

April 30 09

When we were at the Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Chris and I had the privilege of meeting Andy Kohn, father of Brady Kohn.

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

April 28 09

WOW…it’s been a busy week!  Sorry I haven’t updated in a little while.

Read More
Joe McDonough Joe McDonough

April 19 09

The last few days have been eventful.  As you know, one of the things we do is the “B+ Heroes Program” which gives some of our Heroes neat opportunities. 

Read More