The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
Tues. Apr. 30th
Chris & Ali got dressed up in ’50’s attire to join the Real Charitable Housewives of Delaware’s “Fabulous Fifties Mom Prom” to benefit The B+ Foundation.
Mon. Apr. 22nd
First, on a personal level, thank you all very much for the kind sentiments expressed in response to Chris’ recent diagnosis. Chris had her first round of chemo last Wed. and she’s doing well.
A Message from Ali – Back in the Battle Against Cancer Again
This isn’t about childhood cancer, but I thought you might like to read Ali’s beautiful tribute to her Mom as she shares some unexpected news.
Tues. April 2nd
“There are truly no words to describe the depth of our gratitude for all the acts of kindness and generosity shown to our family since our son, Camden, was diagnosed with leukemia last June”
Fri. March 29th
Do you pay for your child’s scans or for rent? That was the question facing Jose’s family.
Wed. March 27th
7th Annual B+ Fighting Childhood Cancer 5k Run/Walk Registration is NOW OPEN!!!
Wed. March 13th
I'm starting this update with a positive picture of B+ Hero Dominic! This is who we fight for.
Thurs. March 7th
Sorry, I’ve been a little delinquent in my updates. I’ve got a lot to share with you.
Mon. Feb. 25th
In just 13 days, UDance 2013 – the 12 hour University of Delaware dance marathon to fight childhood cancer- will be here.
Sun. Feb. 9th
A couple of weeks ago, Chris, Ali and I made a pilgrimage of sorts to the Holy Land. Regardless of your faith, the places you visit in Israel are just overwhelming.
Fri. Feb. 1st
Thank you very much for all of the kind notes regarding this difficult week. Jan 29, 2007 is my ‘day that will live in infamy’.
Tues. Jan. 29th — One of the saddest days on the calendar!
January 29, 2007. 6 years ago today was a typical day, until I got a call from my mom saying I needed to get a ride home from school because my parents were at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children| Nemours with Andrew for what they thought would be an appendectomy.
Thurs. Jan. 24th
Often, I write about B+ Foundation activities. Sometimes it’s a dance marathon, a 5k, a golf outing, ice hockey game, car race, or some other hopefully worthwhile activity that we or other people are putting on to support our mission to fight childhood cancers.
Mon. Jan 14th
I thought you might like to see a ranking of our 2012 “Top 10 Hospitals”. In 2012, we gave out over $500,000 in family assistance grants to families of kids with cancer at 174 hospitals.
Wed. Jan. 9th
2012 was a busy year for The B+ Foundation. Thanks to our loyal supporters, we are able to continue making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.
Mon. Jan. 7th
What an amazing night last Saturday!!! Thank you, Mike Cofalka & Griff Jordan and everyone from the Wilmington PD and Wilmington FD, for a wildly successful event.
Wed. Jan. 2nd
The B+ Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $60,000 grant to the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital.