The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
B+ Hero Leon
With broken hearts we share with you that 13-year-old B+ Hero Leon passed away yesterday afternoon. Leon bravely battled Osteosarcoma, bone cancer, since October 2012.
How many children's funerals are too many?
Q. How many children's funerals are too many?
A: 1
Lots of Updates
Come join us on Fri. March 4th as our UDance B+ Heroes are honored on the court at halftime. A portion of your ticket price will go to UDance, the largest student-run philanthropy of which we are the beneficiary.
Taylor Renee Helland
I’ve written too many of these entries! This morning, I woke to an email entitled “She’s gone”.
Give Kids a Voice
As you've heard recently in the news, the Executive Branch of our government has embarked on a "moonshot" project to cure cancer.
The Forgotten Heroes
I'd like to shine a light today on the 'forgotten heroes' of childhood cancer -- the siblings. The child with cancer often receives a lot of attention, understandably.
Jan 29th!!!
Nine years ago today, my life changed so dramatically. And that of my wife, my daughter, and my son. My old life ended forever on Jan 28, 2007 and my new reality started on Jan 29th.
A Peak Behind the Curtain
For those of you who don't read Ali's FB posts, I feel compelled to share this with you. I imagine this is what pretty much all families that have experienced the death of a child feel.
Catching Up
Before Christmas, we were honored to be the charity beneficiary of Diamond State Financial Group's holiday giving.
B+ Updates
Most of the time, people think of The B+ Foundation as a charity that helps families of kids with cancer with financial assistance. That's very true, of course.
Please read this before you start your holiday shopping!
Fight Childhood Cancer on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday (and throughout the holidays) by doing the online shopping you were already planning to do!
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!