The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
April 30 08
Just a reminder -- we will be dedicating “Andrew’s Tree” at the grade school that he attended, St. Mary Magdalen (Sharpley Rd, Fairfax), tomorrow (Thursday) at 1:00pm.
April 28 08
Unless you’ve been there, you have no idea what it’s like praying and waiting for the visit from the doctor informing you that there’s a match on the Bone Marrow Registry for your loved one.
April 23 08
Today, Chris, Ali, & I were honored to be recognized at a luncheon as Delaware finalists for the Jefferson Award for Public Service. It was very emotional.
April 18 08
Well, after visiting the University of Delaware last Saturday and James Madison University earlier this week, Ali has made her decision. Ali is going to be a University of Delaware “Blue Hen”!!!
April 16 08
We have just finalized the plans for the dedication of "Andrew's Tree" at his grade school, St. Mary Magdalen (Sharpley Rd, off of Concord Pike)
April 12 08
We had to divide and conquer. Chris, Ali, and I went down to the University of Delaware for their “Decision Day”, where they rolled out the red carpet for accepted students.
April 9 08
We don’t have the online registration site set up yet, but I want to share with you some details of our 2nd Annual B+ Foundation Run/Walk.
April 6 08
With the warmer weather approaching and spring sports getting in gear, I want to remind you about our B+ ‘performance apparel’. It’s an Under Armor-type shirt, black with the “B+” logo on the chest (nothing on the back).
April 3 08
Today (well, technically yesterday now) is/was my Mom’s 83rd birthday. Andrew got a lot of his fighting spirit from my Mom.
March 31 08
We’re back in Delaware now after a few days away for Spring Break. It was very nice, but I honestly don’t think I can call it a vacation.
March 27 08
I received the nicest note yesterday from an 8th grader who had to sit through :) one of my talks a few months ago. She said that she was taking to heart the B+ message and was carving out more time for her family.
March 23 08
For all of you who celebrate Easter, I hope you have had a joyous day. Easter has always been the most significant holy day for me. Jesus sacrificed for us.
March 16 08
First off, Ali received her acceptance letter yesterday from her first choice school – the University of Delaware!!! We are very excited for Ali and, of course, very proud of her.
March 8 08
It was an exciting night last night as we went to the University of Delaware to watch Ali’s team play for the state title. Ursuline won their 4th title in 5 years, 13th (I think) in the 30 or so years of tournament history.
March 6 08
For those of you who have followed our journey for a while, you will recall the important role that Kevin Kain played during our hospitalization.
March 1 08
I am very pleased to report that the Internal Revenue Service has notified us that we have been approved as a full fledged 501(c)3.