The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

?? NEW VIDEO ALERT Check out our new and refreshed ‘Who We Are’ video highlighting Andrew’s story, the founding of B+, our work, and our impact. ?? SHARE: Every share brings awareness and helps us make a difference in the lives of families battling childhood cancer!?

DINNER & AUCTION TICKETS = AVAILABLE ? GOLF = SOLD OUT ? While golf spots are sold out for the 18th Annual B+ Golf Outing, Dinner & Auction, we still have spots available for the dinner & auction! Join us on Monday, September 30th at DuPont Country Club for an evening of fun and the chance to win unique experiences and prizes, all to fight #ChildhoodCancer. Some of the auction items include: - Aladdin on Broadway tickets - Late Night with Seth Meyers tickets - Philadelphia Eagles Sunday Night Football vs Jacksonville Jaguars tickets -Great Wolf Lodge Hotel/Water park package -And more! ?? Purchase dinner tickets today at https://bit.ly/3YmqRvd

??? Dreaming of your next adventure and helping kids with cancer? We have an opportunity for you to accomplish both with a trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – few spots left! Join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 p.m. ET for a Zoom info session to hear more about the experience, trip details, goals, and fundraising with Embark Exploration Co.. Register at https://bit.ly/3MGAfTf *Kilimanjaro is a mountain that can be climbed by anyone in reasonable shape. No experience needed.

Health-related effects from chemotherapy and radiation can reappear later in life once a child is free of cancer. Many people think that once a child rings the bell to signal the end of their cancer treatment that the fight is over. This is typically not the case. Many children live with side effects well into adulthood and beyond. #FactFriday #ChildhoodCancerFact #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #HOPEtember ??? Source: Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2)

Last month, The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation was selected as a charity partner by Murphy Homes Alabama. On closing days throughout the month, customers got to choose which charity partner they wanted Murphy Homes to donate to. In August, they donated $6,500 to our fight against childhood cancer! Thank you for supporting our mission, Murphy Homes!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT ??? This month, we’re featuring former UDance Dance Marathon Athletics Chair, and 2023 University of Delaware graduate, Alli Trotto! Keep reading to learn more about her involvement and dedication to the fight against #ChildhoodCancer. ?? Q: What inspired you to get involved with UDance/B+? A: I was very close with B+ Hero Victoria during my time at Delaware. Victoria is the reason why I got so involved with The B+ Foundation and UDance in high school, college, and now post-graduation. Victoria passed away in summer 2021 and since her passing, I made it my goal to continue the fight that she no longer can fight. Victoria's saying was “let’s kill the cancer” and, as a UDance executive board, our goal was always to continue helping these amazing kids fight and hopefully one day “kill the cancer” so children will not have to go through this awful experience. The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation has introduced me to some of the most amazing people and families and that is something that I am forever grateful for. Because of Victoria and my involvement in UDance, I am currently in graduate school to become an Occupational Therapist and specialize in Pediatric Oncology! ?? Q: What is the greatest lesson you learned from your involvement with B+? A: The greatest lesson I learned through my involvement with B+ is that no matter what happens, stay positive and don’t give up. I’ve seen all of the awful experiences our B+ Heroes have had to go through and no matter what happens, those kids are always some of the most positive people I know. Our B+ Heroes have become my inspiration in life and have taught me to never give up. ?? Q: Why have you continued to stay involved with B+ post-grad? A: Being on the UDance executive board during my senior year of college was one of the best experiences, and I honestly do not think I would have survived a senior year without those amazing people. I am staying involved with The B+ Foundation post-graduation because being involved has helped me keep in touch with those people and all of the amazing B+ Hero families. Seeing posts from the many families on social media of what our B+ Heroes are up to never fails to make me smile!

Over the weekend, members of our team hosted the annual UDance Dance Marathon Leadership Retreat at YMCA Camp Tockwogh! We had the best time connecting to our “whys,” learning from one another about leadership, sharing letters from past Executive Board members about their UDance experiences, throwing worries away in the bonfire, setting goals for the year, and most importantly, having FUN! ? Thank you for your continued partnership and support in the fight against childhood cancer, UDance! Let's make it an unforgettable year???

?? Calling All Wizards and Witches for Harry Potter Trivia Night! ?? ?? Date: September 26, 2024 ? Time: 6:00 PM ?? Location: The Well Coffee House, 983 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Our last event of the month for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation!!! Test your magical knowledge and compete with fellow Potterheads for a good cause! Join us for an enchanting evening of Harry Potter Trivia. Proceeds will go to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation to support children and families affected by cancer. ?? Entry Fee: $15 per wizard ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e7hZmpEs Bring your robes, wands, and friends for a night filled with spells, potions, and challenging questions. May the best house win! For more details: ?? Contact: Zackary at (302) 312-1886 See you at The Well! ??♂? #HarryPotterTrivia #BostonEvents #forthekids #andrewmcdonough #bepositive

This September, in honor of all children bravely battling cancer, glassybaby is highlighting the stories of various B+ Hero families, and bringing awareness to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To date, glassybaby has supported 188 B+ Heroes and their families, and donated $231,152 to help combat the severe financial strain many families face after their child receives a cancer diagnosis. We're grateful for this partnership which provides tangible and long-term impact for families all across the country, and for their commitment to raise awareness and advocate for B+ Heroes and children with cancer everywhere.

In June 2023, B+ Hero Sophia went to her last day of kindergarten and was excited for summer break to start. Later that same day, Sophia ended up in the hospital with intense headaches, dizziness, and slurred speech. Tests were administered and the doctors found a mass on the left side of her brain. She was stabilized and flown to another hospital for surgery to remove the mass. The doctors diagnosed Sophia with a rare form of brain cancer, Astroblastoma. In the next 11 months following her diagnosis, she had seven MRI scans to ensure that the tumor didn’t return. Just before the 1st anniversary of Sophia’s diagnosis, her family received news that the tumor returned and needed to be surgically removed again. In May of 2024, she went in and had her second brain survey to remove the tumor. After surgery, her parents got a second opinion and were told that the tumor was not fully removed. B+ Hero Sophia then had a third surgery to fully remove the tumor, which was a success. “During this time, we were constantly worrying about being able to make ends meet – from traveling to and from doctors’ appointments, which are over 100 miles away from home, to the hospital stays for Sophia’s surgeries, and having to take time off of work to care for Sophia. The added financial weight put on our shoulders was generously lifted by the donors of The B+ Foundation by covering one month of mortgage for our family.” To help families like Sophia’s donate here: https://bit.ly/3X45f3u To hear more stories from families we've been able to assist because of your support, please subscribe to our email newsletter: https://bit.ly/3R9a8rC #CCAM #LiveLikeAndrew #HOPEtember