The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
All Kinds of Important Updates
I appreciate everyone's patience with us. As previously reported, we need 200 completed applications before Delaware DMV will begin production of our license plate.
So Many Ways to Help
I have to share with you a beautiful note that I received from a child the other day. Gabriella F. wrote "Dear B+, I like how you raise money for kids with cancer so I had a lemonade stand…
B+ Hero Updates
Yeah, you read that right! :) Billy Joel was lucky enough to meet our B+ Hero, Alex, last night before his show in Philly.
Meet a New B+ Hero
Lisandro is a 15 yr old boy who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in Dec. 2014 and it has now spread to his lungs.
Jibril and Leo
The Blue Hen Parrothead Club will be hosting their 8th Annual "Blue Hen Bay Bash" on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Riverview Inn in Pennsville, NJ.
"Kids These Days" ... ARE GREAT!
Thank you to the Elks Swim Club for hosting the "B+ Swim-a-thon". No offense to the parents who worked hard to plan this, but this was yet another wonderful example of "Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer".
5,000 Miles Peddled on a Solo Trip? Seriously?
Yup...he did it! My friend, Dave Corydon, rode his recumbent bike 5,000 miles to raise awareness and money for The B+ Foundation. And, he did it alone.
Important Research Opportunity!
To Families of Kids with Cancer: You have a unique opportunity to further the learning on a subject that we think is often overlooked
A Tremendously Successful 5k!!!
Thank you very much to everyone who came out last night for our 9th Annual B+ 5k Run/Walk. The weather was great, there was a lot of food, great music, inspiring B+ Heroes, and some really fast runners.
Actions Days & 5K
Last Call for "Action Days" on Capitol Hill - The Alliance for Childhood Cancer, of which we are a member, is hosting our annual “Action Days” on Capitol Hill on June 15-16.
Make a Difference Today!
Here's a note from Thaddeus' Mom: "Thaddeus is an incredible 7 year old boy that was diagnosed with ALL T cell . . .
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.