The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
A Special Gift at the B+ 5k
The 13th Annual B+ 5k was a HUGE success last Wednesday night. The forecast did not look good, but we didn't have one drop of rain.
B+ Hero Troy, Miss Jetset, & The Starboard
I ask for your prayers today for a really great young man named Troy Haynes. Troy is a senior in high school, 4 year starter as quarterback on his high school football team, 2-time state champion, and such a tremendously humble and respectful young man.
111 Checks!!!
We just finished up our weekly review of Family Assistance Program applications and I signed 111 checks!!! Can you believe it? One week!
From the Hardwood to the Ice
Girls high school basketball teams came to Delaware from all over the country for the Diamond State Classic. We paired B+ Heroes with the 11 out-of-state teams and 1 of the in-state teams as you'll see in the picture above.
Merry Christmas and Thank You from the B+ Heroes!
With one week left in the year, I can report that YOUR foundation will help OVER 2,500 families of kids with cancer in 2018. You have made it possible for these families to focus on their innocent child's battle with this horrible group of diseases.
B+ Hero Updates
Last Friday, I shared with you the special bond between a young B+ Hero, Aryn, and her "big sister" from Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Delaware, Sam Friedman.
Lifelong Connections
Please read this beautiful letter from a B+ Hero Mom, Shannon. Please keep Aryn's 'big sister', Sam, in your prayers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 . . .
Fight Childhood Cancer by Shopping!
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday upon us, I'd like to invite you to help us fight childhood cancer simply by shopping on AmazonSmile.
B+ Update - Meet Teeolah
I'd like to introduce you to 9 year old Teeolah. Teeolah is recovering from brain surgery that she had for her cancer in August. Unfortunately, she developed a syndrome which has rendered her mute and she is unable to eat by mouth.
September IS Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
The Philadelphia area chapter of the BMW Car Club of America hosted local B+ Heroes to New Jersey Motorsports Park for 2nd annual event.
Thank You BMW DelVal Club!
One of the nice things about my job is seeing the way that people rally around the B+ Heroes and their families. They may not have ever met these kids, but these kind people are not 'strangers'.