The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
$180,514.22 in One Week!
Just today, for this week’s review of applications, I wrote out checks for $180,514.22 to ease the burden on families of kids with cancer, give them the best chance to survive, and show them that someone cares.
You Make it Possible!
I probably don’t share as many of the B+ Hero family thank-yous as I should. As you start your weekend, please take a moment to appreciate this one from a hardworking family just like you.
A Lifesaving Experience - LITERALLY!
Allow me to introduce you to 5 year-old, Davi. At Davi’s local hospital, he was told that his cancerous tumor was inoperable and terminal.
Nice Guys Can Finish First
Congratulations to B+ Ambassador Troy Reeder for becoming a World Champion as a member of the Los Angeles Rams!
15 YEARS!!!
Fifteen years ago this past Saturday, our horrible journey started. I woke up on January 29, 2007 with a son who was a little ‘under the weather’.
Meet Two of My Bosses
Joshua is a 3-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Leukemia in September of this year. Joshua’s mother is still in high school.
Remembering Christian!
Just before Thanksgiving, I lost another friend. B+ Hero Christian Malmgren was a truly bright light. When he walked into a room, EVERYONE knew it.
B+ On Fire!!!
Last Friday, I had the honor of representing The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation at Sigma Chi “Fight Night” at the University of Texas.
Goosebumps!
I’m almost at a loss for words to describe my emotions when my friend, B+ Hero Danny Feltwell, came to my office with a surprise.
A Lot Going On in B+ Nation!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 15th Annual B+ Golf Outing on October 4th at the DuPont Country Club.
What Can You Do?
Last Saturday, a group of very compassionate people gathered in Bismarck, ND for “Brave the Shave”. Brave the Shave is a series of head shaving events that occur all over North Dakota (and sometimes into South Dakota).
Happy 29th Birthday, Andrew!
Andrew, when you joined us 29 years ago today, you completed our family!!!
A Whole Lot To Cover!
I’m sorry that it’s been a little while since I’ve posted. The summer has been busy here at The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
Important Announcement from The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation
In the late summer of 2007, not long after our precious son and brother, Andrew, died, Chris, Ali and I decided to start The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation to fight childhood cancer.
Christian & Victoria
For 9 years, through the hard work of super-supporter Aaron Dunphy and the generosity of the mega-popular Dewey Beach, DE bar/restaurant, The Starboard, we have been the exclusive beneficiary of The Starboard B+ Black Tag Auction.
B+ Supports Global Research
Happy Memorial Day to our readers in the U.S. Please take a moment today to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice given by so many for our country. #NeverForgotten
Students Rock!
Over the past two weeks, three of our larger schools have held B+ events on their campuses. Our student partners have done an AMAZING job navigating through a full school year of pandemic and never quitting on our kids.
Exciting Research News!
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation is proud to be one of the funders of the great work being done in the lab of Dr. Greg Friedman at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. As you may have seen on global media, exciting discoveries have just been revealed.