The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
A Lot to be Thankful For
I apologize for not being more frequent with my updates. It's not that there's nothing going on...it's actually quite the opposite. We've been very busy!
In Memoriam...B+ Hero, Lisa Marie
Two days ago, I got the text that I was fearing, but kind of expecting. B+ Hero, Lisa Marie, a 5 year old girl paired with Alpha Epsilon Phi at the University of Texas, passed away from a brain tumor.
Campus Updates
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation's voice against childhood cancer is hitting both sides of the country. The B+ Foundation has partnered with the students of the University of Washington in Seattle.
Long Overdue Update
Sorry that it's been awhile since I last posted. I've been spending a lot of time on the road, but for all good reasons. This is a very busy time of the year both with September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and our schools are back in session.
7 Day Challenge!!!
The HOPEtember® Challenge! 7 days are left of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 7 children will die from cancer each of those 7 days!
Secret Service Apologizes for Kicking Us Out
As many of you know (I hope), September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This past week, I represented B+ Nation in Washington, DC for the Congressional Pediatric Cancer Caucus on Friday morning followed by a meeting at the White House on Friday afternoon.
United Way Time
For those of you who work at companies with United Way-sponsored campaigns, PLEASE consider selecting The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation for your payroll deductions.
Happy 23rd Birthday, Andrew!
Andrew, when you joined us 29 years ago today, you completed our family!!! You are the son that I always wanted…and I got a bonus of a best friend!
Happy Birthday Andrew!
A message from Chris: Twenty-three years ago our family of 3 became the perfect family of 4 when Andrew made his entrance. We were thrilled!
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 . . .