In the News
Here are a few links that you may find interesting:
$250,000 research grant presented to Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research (NCCCR). ABCTV Philadelphia covered the ceremony at AIDuPont Hospital, and WHYY TV aired a wonderful piece that you can view here. Press Release
Good article in The News Journal about the B+ 5K and our partnership with MLS W.O.R.K.S.
The B+ Foundation is proud to partner with MLS W.O.R.K.S., Major League Soccer's community outreach program, not only because MLS will bring national awareness to our Foundation, but because Andrew often dreamed about playing in MLS. Press Release
Students at University of Delaware held a dance marathon -- UDance -- to benefit pediatric aids and the B+ Foundation. The school's newspaper, The Review, carried two great articles about UDance and the B+ Foundation with quotes from Joe and Ali. Article 1. Article 2.
Joe spoke briefly at a dance party hosted by Meghan and Christina des Groseilliers to benefit the B+ Foundation. The event was featured on NBC10 News and in The News Journal.
Ali and Joe proudly represented Delaware in a recent interview with Dafna Michaelson who has started the 50 in 52 Journey. Her project is to find the people in America who are problem-solvers, idea-generators, people who are moving America forward. Watch the interview and find out more.
Andrew was honored as Alex's Lemonade Stand Featured Hero!
Pearce Quesenberry, one of our B+ heroes, was featured on CBS News with Katie Couric and wore her B+ shirt! CBS News Video
Joe was asked to do a short video for the Cancer Care Connection. You can view his portion here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJUWBIKiOVw
We are grateful to Bank of America for supporting the B+ Foundation with a generous grant of $10,000. This press release announces the grant:
The News Journal ran a nice article on Andrew, the B+ Foundation, and the upcoming 5k to help encourage runners and walkers and supporters:
http://www.livelikeandrew.com/documents/NewsJournalJune152008.pdf
You can watch Joe's speech to the Seaford (DE) High School graduating class of 2008:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nwzuF8Fl8uQ
Joe was interviewed by radio station WDEL and the interview ran during the week of May 22, 2008:
http://www.wdel.com/destories.php
MP3 file: WDELDelawareStoriesMellanyArmstrong052208
This is a beautiful news segment that appeared on Fox Youth Soccer with video of Andrew's FCDelco team, the Roadkill:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2Nx_zy3RL44
More photos of Andrew's supporters: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewmcdonough
Here's a link to the 2/14/07 newspaper article about Andrew (download file): http://www.mediafire.com/?4mem2jnyjt2
Here are two links to see Andrew's story that appeared on the 6:00 News/ABC
Channel 6:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9pORS9vnuA
or this one http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=5063153
Here is a link to the 3/25/07 newspaper article. Just click Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?ddhjdtky2yn
Here is a link to the 3/26/07 newspaper article about the prayer vigil. Just click Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?5vozzmemten
Here is a link to the 5/3/07 newspaper article, "Support for McDonough family still pouring in" Just click Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?72vhmj1my4j
The McDonough Family Day on June 23, 2007
The Fox 29 coverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm4ZIt1sYvw
The ESVN Sports coverage:
http://www.esvnsportsonline.com/pages.php?pageId=5834
Joe was interviewed by the Philadelphia PBS station, October 12th: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ESVtIeL5VWQ
Mon. June 29th
I came across a very disturbing article in the New York Times about the state of federally-funded cancer research grant making in our country. In short, many experts - even those within the NIH and NCI who are doling out the money, concede that the process is terribly broken vis-a-vis truly breakthrough research. I almost fell [...]
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:11:44 +0000
Thurs. June 25th
On behalf of all of the supporters of the B+ movement, Chris, Ali, & I had the honor of presenting a $250,000 check today to the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research (NCCCR). It was a bittersweet moment as it is just unbelievable that we have been able to raise this kind of money in [...]
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:16:36 +0000
Fri. June 19th
Before I thank everyone for an incredible night last night at our 5k, I have to make an apology. Theres no excuse, but I forgot to acknowledge a good friend, a great guy who left this world since our last 5k my brother-in-law, Dan Crawford. I had planned to call Dans daughters, Nora & [...]
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:51:39 +0000
Wed. June 17
Im not going to badger you about tomorrows 5k in this update. :) Were really busy getting things ready and its going to be a great night. We are so overwhelmed and humbled by the great outpouring of support. I know the teams arent in this for the prizes - we know what the ultimate [...]
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:09:15 +0000
Tues. June 16th
Our 3rd Annual B+ 5k Fighting Pediatric Cancer is fast approaching&2 days and counting! The response, particularly over the past week has been amazing. We have over 50 teams, over 1,000 pre-registered participants, and about $65,000 raised. Weve got the free shirts (Horizon), free pizza (Grotto), free hot dogs (Johnnies Dog House), free pretzels (Tile [...]
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:06:29 +0000
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