The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
New B+ Website
Chris has been very busy over the past several months re-designing our new B+ website. Please visit the link below and let us know what you think.
Remembering B+ Hero, Steph Bader
It is with great sadness that I report that B+ Hero, Steph Bader, passed away last Friday at the age of 13 following a battle with a brain tumor.
The Research News Just Keeps Getting Better!
At the recent 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a tremendously exciting update was shared regarding the immunotherapy research being conducted at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Seattle Children's Hospital.
Start your week with news from The B+ Foundation!
Can you imagine biking 5,000 miles in 55 days? B+ Supporter Dave Corydon is doing just that, while spreading the B+ Message along the way! Planning to average 98 miles a day, Dave's already on Day 9 of his bike ride across the country.
All Kinds of Exciting Updates!
As you know, The B+ Foundation is one of the 2 dozen or so members of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer. The Alliance is roughly split evenly between professional organizations (oncologists, oncology nurses, other doctors, researchers) and advocacy organizations like us.
What a Weekend!!! Two Big Steps Closer to a World Without Childhood Cancer!
The University of Delaware students knocked it out of the park this year! This past Sunday, as you'll see in the picture, the UDance 2015 students raised an amazing $1,282,103.
Genentech Awards $100,000 to The B+ Foundation
I am thrilled to share some exciting news with the B+ Nation! As part of their commitment to fight childhood cancers, the Genentech Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant.
"Game Changer"
It's been a busy week meeting with students at the University of Texas, Texas A&M, and the University of Washington.
Valentine's Day - Show a Little Love for the Kids
Yesterday, I had the honor of being invited to speak to the 5th-8th graders at Ali & Andrew's grade school alma mater. Thanks to our friend, Joan Kingsley, I also got a chance to spend time with her 4th graders as well.
License Plate/Marathon/Kendall/Thank-You Note
It couldn't be more simple for Delawareans to help spread awareness about childhood cancer. It won't even cost you anything extra for the plate!
MLK Day/Thank You Note/NYC Chapter/Wilmington Winter Classic
While I never had the privilege and honor of meeting the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I did have the honor of meeting another great lion of the civil rights movement, Congressman John Lewis.
Ali's New Year's Message
Scars. We all have them, right? I know I do. Some you see and some you don’t, but they all tell a story.
Year-End Planning
As we approach year-end, I've had a few B+ supporters ask me about donating stocks to help us fight childhood cancer and avoid a tax bite from Uncle Sam.
Happy Holidays
We are thrilled to share with you that The B+ Foundation has provided a second research grant to the Ben Towne Childhood Cancer Center (BTCCC) at Seattle Children's Hospital to support their fascinating work on immunotherapy.
Holiday Ideas
We've added a few new items to the B+ Store. Check out our sharp, new long sleeve tee shirts with a smaller logo, knit caps, tanks and more. Great holiday gifts for kids of all ages.
Fight Childhood Cancer by Shopping!
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday upon us, I'd like to invite you to help us fight childhood cancer simply by shopping on AmazonSmile.
A Weekend Full of Emotions...a Message from Ali
While talks of emotions seem to be taboo for some people, a range of emotions are very present in our lives without Andrew. As we left for the airport on Friday, my nerves were high. I’m not afraid of flying; in fact, I love it.
The Unseen 'Costs' of Childhood Cancer
There are so many 'costs' of childhood cancer that the outside world never sees. And, as significant as the financial costs are, the costs that I'm referring to are the non-financial ones which are often so much more damaging and, quite honestly, often much harder to 'fix'.
B+ Update - Meet Teeolah
I'd like to introduce you to 9 year old Teeolah. Teeolah is recovering from brain surgery that she had for her cancer in August. Unfortunately, she developed a syndrome which has rendered her mute and she is unable to eat by mouth.
Setting Records with Family Assistance
Such mixed feelings...I HATE that there are SO many families of kids with cancer...and so many need a helping hand.