The B+ Blog
Check out our blog to get monthly updates about all things B+ from our President and Co-Founder, Joe McDonough.
Fight Night for Childhood Cancer
Thank you to the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Texas in Austin for including us, once again, as a charity beneficiary of “Fight Night”.
Don’t Forget the Research
Life can change so quickly! When Emmett started 1st grade last month, I’ll bet he and his family were dealing with all of the normal stresses of starting school.
Rain or Shine, the Fight Continues
The weather was MUCH more cooperative this year as we had a beautiful day and a lot of fun at our B+ Golf Outing. Thanks to all of our sponsors and guests, we grossed over $110,000!!!
Something for everyone
In this update, there’s a little bit of something for everyone from research to family stories to prevention to awareness. Thanks for taking the time to read.
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
What a cute little guy! Don’t you just love those eyes? Please read Leif’s “About Me” page below. I think this ice cream sundae beats “pink medicine” any day.
Happy Belated Birthday Andrew!
A week ago was Andrew’s 31st birthday. We were blessed with 14 great ones with him, and we’ve had to suffer through 17 without him.
Hope & Encouragement
When we help a family, it’s SO much more than just paying a bill. As Cameron’s Mom writes, we have given her “hope and encouragement”.
It Takes a Village
A family of a child with cancer is NOT homeless BECAUSE OF YOU!!! Please read the nice note from Sebastian’s Mom.
August Already?
Thank you very much for all of the kind words and prayers as we observed the 16th anniversary of my son’s passing on July 14th.
HEARTBROKEN!
My son, Andrew John McDonough, died 16 years ago today at the age of 14! Childhood cancer stole him from us.
Weekend Inspiration
There’s nothing I can add to these beautiful thank-you notes from our B+ Hero families. I hope this inspires you to have a great weekend and make someone’s day a little nicer.
Azel & Penelope
Meet Penelope, a 5 year old girl being treated for a brain tumor at St. Jude in Memphis.
Making Progress!
About 12 years ago, a dedicated member of the childhood cancer community - Bob Piniewski - reached out to me about forming a coalition of like-minded childhood cancer charities.
Home Stretch
We’re just 8 days away from the 17th Annual B+ 5k at Andrew’s alma mater, Salesianum. Pre-registration (with a lower fee) ends Sunday June 11th.
Walk or Run for the Kids
Please join us - in person or virtually - on June 14th as we celebrate our B+ Heroes and raise money and awareness about childhood cancers.
17th Annual B+ 5k
Please sign up today for the 17th Annual B+ 5k! There will be plenty of free food and free commemorative B+ 5k shirts for the first 1,500 participants.
Super Busy Week!
Norah, I hope you have the long hair you desire soon, but in the meantime, you are ROCKING the head scarf!!!