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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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May 21 09

Special prayers (I guess that’s dumb phrasing…are there any other kinds of prayers?!) go out this morning for our young Hero friend, Alex Blythe.

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May 19 09

As you know from recent postings, bone marrow donor registration has been a focus of ours lately.  While some of us - like me - sit on the registry for 20 years waiting to be called, matches sometimes happen more quickly. 

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May 15 09

On Wednesday, I returned for a visit with my 5th grade friends at North Star Elementary School in Hockessin, DE.  Back in January, they embarked upon a campaign entitled “Yes We Can… B+”. 

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May 12 09

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I want to take this opportunity to re-tell an “Andrew Story” from the hospital.

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May 8 09
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May 8 09

This photo came across my screen the other day and I thought I’d share it with you.  This picture was taken when Andrew was 9. 

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May 4 09

OUR Foundation has awarded $80,000 to families of critically ill children.  You should be very proud.  THANK YOU! 

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April 30 09

When we were at the Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Chris and I had the privilege of meeting Andy Kohn, father of Brady Kohn.

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April 28 09

WOW…it’s been a busy week!  Sorry I haven’t updated in a little while.

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April 19 09

The last few days have been eventful.  As you know, one of the things we do is the “B+ Heroes Program” which gives some of our Heroes neat opportunities. 

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April 15 09

On Monday of this week, baseball lost two very prominent figures, Phillies announcer Harry Kalas and the colorful Mark “The Bird” Fidrych.

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April 14 09

DATE CHANGE FOR THE 3rd ANNUAL B+ FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING, DINNER & AUCTION!!!

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April 11 09

In case I don’t get a chance to post tomorrow, I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Easter.

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April 8 09

I am told that there is a need for AB blood and platelets at A.I. duPont Hospital.  If you are local, have AB blood, and so inclined, please contact the Blood Bank of Delmarva to schedule an appointment to donate. 

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April 6 09

A week or two ago, I asked for good wishes for a friend, Jimmy Albanese, who is recovering from major surgery.  I am so proud and appreciative to report that Jimmy was bombarded by your good wishes.

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April 4 09

I’m so proud of my little girl…and I think she looks amazing with her new cut, too!!!

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March 26 09

Congratulations to Kara Kelly whose scans came back this week N.E.D. (no evidence of disease)!!! Those are beautiful words!

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March 22 09

I’d like to thank two groups who organized fundraising events for the B+ Foundation over the past week.

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March 15 09

It’s been a busy weekend and there are several people/groups of people that I would like to thank.

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March 12 09

Thanks to your generosity, the B+ Foundation “Family Assistance Program” continues to help many families of critically ill children around the country.

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March 6 09

I have just learned about another brave young man who has just been diagnosed with osteosarcoma. His name is Alex Blythe and he is 13 years old.

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