The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
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.
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!
Remembering B+ Hero, Steph Bader
It is with great sadness that I report that B+ Hero, Steph Bader, passed away last Friday at the age of 13 following a battle with a brain tumor.
The Research News Just Keeps Getting Better!
At the recent 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a tremendously exciting update was shared regarding the immunotherapy research being conducted at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Seattle Children's Hospital.
Start your week with news from The B+ Foundation!
Can you imagine biking 5,000 miles in 55 days? B+ Supporter Dave Corydon is doing just that, while spreading the B+ Message along the way! Planning to average 98 miles a day, Dave's already on Day 9 of his bike ride across the country.
All Kinds of Exciting Updates!
As you know, The B+ Foundation is one of the 2 dozen or so members of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer. The Alliance is roughly split evenly between professional organizations (oncologists, oncology nurses, other doctors, researchers) and advocacy organizations like us.
What a Weekend!!! Two Big Steps Closer to a World Without Childhood Cancer!
The University of Delaware students knocked it out of the park this year! This past Sunday, as you'll see in the picture, the UDance 2015 students raised an amazing $1,282,103.
Genentech Awards $100,000 to The B+ Foundation
I am thrilled to share some exciting news with the B+ Nation! As part of their commitment to fight childhood cancers, the Genentech Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant.
"Game Changer"
It's been a busy week meeting with students at the University of Texas, Texas A&M, and the University of Washington.
Valentine's Day - Show a Little Love for the Kids
Yesterday, I had the honor of being invited to speak to the 5th-8th graders at Ali & Andrew's grade school alma mater. Thanks to our friend, Joan Kingsley, I also got a chance to spend time with her 4th graders as well.
License Plate/Marathon/Kendall/Thank-You Note
It couldn't be more simple for Delawareans to help spread awareness about childhood cancer. It won't even cost you anything extra for the plate!
MLK Day/Thank You Note/NYC Chapter/Wilmington Winter Classic
While I never had the privilege and honor of meeting the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I did have the honor of meeting another great lion of the civil rights movement, Congressman John Lewis.
Ali's New Year's Message
Scars. We all have them, right? I know I do. Some you see and some you don’t, but they all tell a story.
Year-End Planning
As we approach year-end, I've had a few B+ supporters ask me about donating stocks to help us fight childhood cancer and avoid a tax bite from Uncle Sam.