PURSUIT FOR PURPOSE

Your Pursuit. Their Purpose.

Your pursuit can spark hope. Turn every mile, step, and trek into life-changing support for children and families battling childhood cancer.

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Feb 21

Feb 21, 2026

Dodger Stadium Spartan

Feb 21, 2026

Los Angeles, CA | 5K with 20 obstacles

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Feb 21, 2026

Mar 14

Mar 14, 2026

Citi Field Spartan

Mar 14, 2026

Queens, NY | 5K with 20 obstacles

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Mar 14, 2026

Mar 15

Mar 15, 2026

United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

Mar 15, 2026

New York, NY | 13.1 Miles

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Mar 15, 2026

Apr 12

Apr 12, 2026

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Apr 12, 2026

Paris, France | 26.2 Miles

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Apr 12, 2026

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Our Mission

The mission of The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation has four areas of focus: financial assistance, childhood cancer research, awareness, and spreading positivity.

The Pursuit For Purpose Program aims to raise money through events such as marathons/half marathons, triathlons, bike races, treks, and more – to provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer nationwide and fund critical, cutting-edge childhood cancer research.

The B+ Foundation remembers the beautiful life of Andrew McDonough. The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation honors the memory of Andrew, a 14-year-old student-athlete from Wilmington, Delaware. January 27, 2007, Andrew helped lead his team to victory in a Pennsylvania state championship soccer tournament. Within 48 hours, he was in cardiac arrest. The diagnosis was AML Leukemia. The doctors didn’t expect Andrew to live through the night. Amazingly, Andrew fought for 167 days and went to Heaven on July 14, 2007. Andrew’s life was far too brief, but he will be remembered forever for his wonderful sense of humor and kindness for all. His personality had a special magic, and his enthusiasm for life was infectious.

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TESTIMONIALS

Pursuit for Purpose Testimonials

Joe McDonough - NYC Marathon 2024

“It was the most physically demanding thing that I’ve ever done and I didn’t quit. I had a secret weapon - B+ Heroes! I ran the NYC Marathon with the names of 35 kids with cancer on my arms…kids who I personally knew who died from cancer including my son, Andrew. I looked down at my arms so many times during the 26.6 miles. To my #1 Coach and Guardian Angel, Andrew, who was with me for all 620 training miles and 26 miles in NYC. Thank you, Andrew. I hope I made you proud.”

Brian Villec- Trek of Mt. Kilimanjaro

“Kilimanjaro has been on my list of tough things to do for a while and was excited to take this challenge and benefit a worthy cause. I've been familiar with the B+ Foundation since its inception but didn't realize until I was considering the climb that B+ is the leading provider of financial assistance for families of kids with cancer. As a financial advisor, the support that B+ provides for families allows them to focus on their child's health and helps ease some of the stress around paying the bills.”

Dana Grasso - Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Half Marathon

Dana Grasso - Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon

“I joined The B+ Running Team to support children and families that face a cancer diagnosis like ours did. When our son Ben was diagnosed with AML, Joe shared Andrew’s story and told me to take each day of treatment minute-by-minute. I continue to carry that wisdom with me and was so happy to finally give back to other families. It was an amazing experience and I hope to run again with The B+ Running Team in the future!!”

Jared Biling - NYC Marathon 2025

“B+ is an organization I found out about through my wife Cat, who helped raise money during her college years at NYU. I was fortunate enough to be in the right time and place to find out about the charity when I began my running journey. I couldn't think of a better way to support both a personal goal of mine, while raising money for an incredible organization that's looking to finally put a stop to childhood cancer, once and for all!”

Julianna Morales - NYC Half Marathon

“I ran with the B+ Running Team to help children and families across the country beat childhood cancer and make a real impact. Running the NYC Half Marathon was a way of honoring the strength of the children, which was the best motivation! Every step I took reminded me that together, we can make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer!”

Louise Daly - Trek of Mt. Kilimanjaro

“During my senior year, I was on the executive board of Be Positive at UCLA. I had so much fun fundraising and connecting with families battling childhood cancer that I did not want my time with B+ to end. That is why I decided to take a leap of faith and sign up for the Be Positive 10-day Kilimanjaro backpacking trip. I signed up for this trip because it combined my passion for Be Positive with my love for hiking and backpacking! I can confidently say that signing up for this trip was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I will forever cherish the friendships and memories I made on the mountain <3”