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Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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”!!! 

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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)

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April 15 08

I came across a great quote that I want to share with you.

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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. 

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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March 20 08

A poem that Ali wrote for school-- it needs no other introduction.

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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.

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March 13 08

Some cool things have happened since my last update.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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