The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
B+ Update - Meet Teeolah
I'd like to introduce you to 9 year old Teeolah. Teeolah is recovering from brain surgery that she had for her cancer in August. Unfortunately, she developed a syndrome which has rendered her mute and she is unable to eat by mouth.
Setting Records with Family Assistance
Such mixed feelings...I HATE that there are SO many families of kids with cancer...and so many need a helping hand.
Happy Birthday, Ali!
24 years ago today, Chris and I became parents for the first time. As I have said many times, my biggest dream and goal in life was to be a Dad. And, man am I blessed.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - B+ Day at Seasons Pizza
A portion of the sale of Lg and XL pizzas will go to The B+ Foundation and, as with the entire month, all customers will be invited to add $1, $3, or $5 to their bill to help us fight childhood cancer.
September IS Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
The Philadelphia area chapter of the BMW Car Club of America hosted local B+ Heroes to New Jersey Motorsports Park for 2nd annual event.
Fri Aug 22nd
Due to a change in practice requirements for the players, Darren Sproles and Brandon Boykin are no longer available on Sunday and thus, the "Meet the Eagles" event at Firestone Restaurant has been postponed.
Thank You BMW DelVal Club!
One of the nice things about my job is seeing the way that people rally around the B+ Heroes and their families. They may not have ever met these kids, but these kind people are not 'strangers'.
Your Impact
We appreciate all of the nice 'thank-you' notes that we receive from our B+ families around the country. Can you believe that, because of you, we help families at approximately 225 hospitals around the country!!!
Meet the Eagles!
Join us on Sunday, August 24th from 2pm-8pm at Firestone on the Wilmington Riverfront to meet Philadelphia Eagles players Darren Sproles, Brandon Boykin, and Eagles cheerleaders.
Meet B+ Hero, Roger
Here's a note to you from Roger's Mom. "Thank you so much for the financial support that The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation gave to our family during our difficult struggle with leukemia.”
Catching Up
I apologize for not being timely with my updates on www.caringbridge.org/visit/andrewmcdonough and www.BePositive.org. We've had plenty going on and hopefully you're also following Ali's updates on our B+ Facebook page.
GuideStar Awards The B+ Foundation
We're proud to share with you that GuideStar USA, Inc. has announced that The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation has earned the Gold Level rating, signifying the highest commitment to transparency and organizational effectiveness.
This Life After Cancer.
Did you know us BC – as some families say? Before Cancer. Did you know us when soccer and baseball schedules overlapping was our biggest worry? Or when we would spend summers at the shore?
You've Got to Read about P.S. 206
A few weeks ago, Carly (B+ Foundation Program Director in NYC) had the opportunity to speak with two 4th grade classes at P.S. 206 in East Harlem, NY.
B+ 5k Today!!!
Today, we run, we walk, we gather together as a community to show a unified front against a collection of terrible, killer diseases grouped under the umbrella of childhood cancers.
Thurs. June 14th
As you’ll see below, we were in Memphis on Tues. to present a $140,000 research grant to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Backstreet Boys & B+
And, as you'll see below, we've picked up a new B+ supporter in Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys. In the picture below is Grammy Award winner Jim Jonsin, me, Nick Carter, and Al Carter.
Graduation Reflection
I had the privilege, the true privilege, of attending 2 graduation ceremonies of Andrew's. The first was so cute...it was his graduation from Bright Horizons kindergarten.
Can you imagine 650 nights in a hospital?
"Thank you so much for the generous gift. Belen was diagnosed with Infantile Leukemia when she was 4 months old. We have spent over 650 nights in the hospital since that day, including a stay of 331 straight days.”
Two B+ Heroes
It will only take a few minutes to stop by their websites and pay them a 'visit'. Shane Higgins and Leon Huhn are both Delaware boys being treated at A.I. DuPont Hospital.