The B+ Foundation@BePositiveFdn

#NonProfit dedicated to curing #ChildhoodCancer by funding research & financially assisting families of kids w/ cancer nationwide. In memory of Andrew McDonough

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BePositive.org
Joined February 2009
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 🔦 Hear from TCNJ student, Janelle, about why she got involved and how B+ has impacted her college experience!
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📝What is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? It’s a time to reflect, plan ahead, & protect what matters most. Nearly 2 out of 3 of adults don’t have a will, but creating one is simple! With @freewill_hq, it’s free & only takes about 20 minutes: frwill.link/bepositive1025
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📧 Emails will brighten 164 kids’ fights with cancer this week ✨ Thank you to our amazing student partners for joining in on Be The Light! Every email sent delivered hope & comfort to families facing the unimaginable💛
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📣 ATTN @delawaregov EMPLOYEES: There are only a few days left in the 2026 SECC! If you’ve not yet made your pledge, keep us in mind and help spread the word about our fight against #ChildhoodCancer! Learn more at bit.ly/3s2mGCd
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18 hours in & B+ Nation is shining bright! Fighting childhood cancer & hitting your fundraising goal couldn’t be simpler with emails. A little light from you can spark a world of hope for them💫 Start sending 📧: bit.ly/4znOanu
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The Light Starts With You✨ Send It Forward 🎗️ Today & tomorrow, B+ School Events are racing to send as many fundraising emails as possible to shine a light on families battling #ChildhoodCancer. 📧Templates & tools: bit.ly/BeTheLight2026
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📢 B+ SCHOOL EVENTS: Tomorrow & Wed we unite for Be The Light: 48 Hours to Brighten A Child’s Fight! Get ready to send as many emails as you can! Every email = a lifeline for families battling #ChildhoodCancer. 📧 Templates, tutorials, graphics & more: bit.ly/BeTheLight2026
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This thank you was fueled by our Monthly Impact Club! Our monthly donors helped relieve some financial burden from B+ Hero Rextyn's family, so they could focus their attention where it matters most - supporting him❤️ 👉 Become a monthly donor today: bit.ly/3X45f3u
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Next week, B+ School Events unite for Be The Light: 48 Hrs to Brighten A Child’s Fight🌟 📅Oct 20–21 💡Goal: Send as many fundraising emails as possible to support families battling childhood cancer Learn more: bit.ly/BeTheLight2026
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Meet B+ Hero Alex. Alex, a 19 year old diagnosed with Leukemia. His cancer returned after 18 months in remission. Messages like this remind us why we do what we do. To join us in the fight against childhood cancer and help kids like Alex, please visit bit.ly/4reunE9
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The 20th Annual Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Golf Outing, held at DuPont Country Club, was a great day! This year's golf outing grossed over $110,000! Thank you to all of our sponsors, golfers, dinner guests, and auction donors who helped make this year's event a success!
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#DYK The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown. Only about 8-10% are linked to inherited genetic changes. Source: National Cancer Institute #FactFriday
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🎉 Today is DAF Day 2026! A single day to unleash the power of Donor-Advised Funds. When you give to The B+ Foundation, you provide financial help to families, fuel childhood cancer research & spread hope. 🧡 👉 Join in: bit.ly/3HUShCf #DAFDay2026
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⏰ Tomorrow is DAF Day! On Oct 8, donors nationwide will use their Donor-Advised Funds to fuel generosity. Join the movement & support families battling childhood cancer. 👉 bit.ly/3HUShCf #DAFDay2026
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🧡 DAF Day is almost here! On Oct 8, use your Donor Advised Fund to fuel The B+ Foundation’s fight against childhood cancer. Simplify your giving & join a movement of generosity. 📅 Save the date: Oct 8 👉 bit.ly/3HUShCf #DAFDay2026 #ChildhoodCancer
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Behind every B+ Hero we help is a community that cares. Whether you donate, volunteer, fundraise, or share our mission, you're helping families battling #ChildhoodCancer know they're not alone. Thank you for being part of B+ Nation!
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This September, join us in reminding the world that kids get cancer too in honor of #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth! Children deserve treatments designed for their unique cancers and growing bodies to give them the best chance at growing up! #FactFriday #CCAM #HOPEtember
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Meet B+ Hero Hailey! At 12 years old, Hailey is bravely battling B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Her family shared, "Your support helps lifts a burden and allows us to focus more of our energy where it belongs, on Hailey and her healing.
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This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, take a moment to explore some research grants we've funded for various types of cancer: bit.ly/4bZjXSk #FactFriday #CCAM #HOPEtember
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A sentence that stuck with us: ""Because of organizations like B+, families like ours are reminded that we are not fighting this battle alone."" Messages like this remind us why we do what we do and the impact that YOUR support makes on families every single week.
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This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, join B+ as we continue advocating for research that not only helps more children survive, but also improves their long term quality of life. #FactFriday #CCAM #HOPEtember
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🎗️September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth This month, join us in raising awareness for families battling childhood cancer. Together we're able to fund lifesaving research, provide financial assistance, and remind families that they're not alone: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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👏$57,070.43 RAISED 👏 Thank you for helping us honor Andrew and continue the fight against #ChildhoodCancer. Every dollar raised brings us closer to a world where every kid gets the chance to grow up.
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📣‼️ We’re 92% of the way to our #HonoringAndrew goal of raising $46,000 in honor of the 46 children diagnosed with cancer every school day 📣‼️ Let’s keep the momentum going and make these final hours count! 🔗 Donate: beposfdn.org/donate/
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#HonoringAndrew starts now! Over the next 46 hours, we're coming together to honor Andrew’s legacy and raise $46,000 for the 46 kids diagnosed with cancer every school day. 🔗 Donate: bit.ly/3T8By3P 🔗 Fundraising materials: drive.google.com/drive/folde…
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Tmrw we kick off our 2-day #HonoringAndrew campaign as we celebrate the life & legacy of Andrew McDonough ahead of his birthday. He should be turning 34 on Thurs. Our goal is to raise $46k in 46 hrs in honor of the 46 kids diagnosed w/ cancer every school day. Will you join us?
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This thank you note was written by B+ Hero Leilani's family after receiving support through The B+ Family Assistance Program. Your support allows families to spend less time worrying about financial burdens and more time focusing on their child.
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Andrew McDonough should be turning 34 next week. Join B+ Nation Sept. 2 and 3 for our annual Honoring Andrew campaign as we honor his legacy by raising $46,000 in 46 hours for the 46 kids diagnosed with childhood cancer every school day. Learn more: bit.ly/4wqZQ7K
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A sentence that stuck with us: "This has been such a shock to our family, and your support has given us one less thing to worry about." Click this link to help more families: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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Many childhood cancer survivors carry the fear of cancer returning for years. Survivorship is a lifelong journey. B+ is committed to supporting not only during treatment, but beyond, while funding research to create safer, more effective treatments with fewer effects.
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84 families battling #ChildhoodCancer are better off because of the financial support YOU allowed us to provide them with this week! Thank you, B+ Nation 🤩
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This National Make A Will Month, we've partnered with FreeWill to help you create or update your will at no cost in about 20 minutes. It's a simple way to protect the people you love while creating a lasting impact. frwill.link/bepositive202608
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The B+ Monthly Impact Club in action ⬇️ A $50 monthly gift adds up to $600 over the course of a year. That could help them get their child to and from lifesaving treatments without the added stress of money. Join today: bit.ly/3PWC2FO 🎗️
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⛳ Swing into action for a great cause! Join us on Oct. 5 for the 20th Annual B+ Golf Outing, Dinner & Auction at DuPont Country Club. Enjoy a day of golf while helping kids with childhood cancer. Register: bit.ly/4y1jYyB
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Our B+ Heroes remind us to smile through the hardest days, find joy in the little moments, and fight for the day that every kid get the chance to grow up!
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#DYK that more children are surviving childhood cancer than ever before? This is a testament to the progress made through research, treatment, and care, which we are continuing to advocate for each and every day. #childhoodcancer #cancerfacts #factfriday
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This week we were able to financially assist 73 families who are battling cancer all across the United States thanks to our generous and loyal supporters 💛 Check out this message of thanks from a B+ Hero family!
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Meet B+ Hero Anthony! 11 Y/O, Anthony is bravely battling B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Thanks to B+ Nation, we helped cover his family's mortgage so they could focus on Anthony's care and recovery. Help more families like Anthony's: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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84 families are heading into the weekend with one less bill to worry about as their child fights #ChildhoodCancer! Thank you for helping us make this possible, B+ Nation💚
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Heading into the new week feeling extra thankful for our supporters who allowed us to financially assist 95 families battling #ChildhoodCancer last week! Check out this sweet video from B+ Hero Sabria and her mom Monique.
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87 families battling #ChildhoodCancer received financial assistance from B+ this week! We couldn’t do what we do and help families like Braylee’s without our loyal supporters. Thank you!
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Parents of children with cancer are significantly more likely to require healthcare visits for anxiety, depression, or other mental health-related concerns than parents of children without cancer.
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This thank you note was written by B+ Hero Naomi, a brave 4-year-old currently battling Wilms Tumor, who we were able to help through The B+ Family Assistance Program. Notes like these remind us why we do what we do at The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation 🫶
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B+ Hero Enzo should be spending his summer making memories at the beach, running through sprinklers, playing with friends, and just being a kid. Instead, he's fighting childhood cancer. The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation will keep fighting for all kids facing this cruel disease.
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94 families battling #ChildhoodCancer have one less thing to worry about this week thanks to the support of B+ Nation! Check out this heartfelt message from B+ Hero Evan’s mom, Megan 💌
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The 20th annual B+ 5K Run/Walk Fighting Childhood Cancer was great! About 1,750 participants came out, and we grossed nearly $150,000! Thank you to all! This event showed us that Andrew is still 'alive' and relevant to so many people! 📸: Rob Naylor
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This week, we supported 99 families through The B+ Family Assistance Program! We are so thankful to The B+ Nation who allow us to help families focus on what’s most important🎗️
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When you give monthly, you become a steady source of hope for families facing childhood cancer. Your ongoing support helps provide financial relief for everyday essentials so parents can stay focused on being by their child’s side. Click here: bit.ly/3PWC2FO
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“As we keep moving through this journey, support like yours has given us something we don't take for granted, a moment to breathe, to steady ourselves and to keep going with a little more strength than we had yesterday.” Donate today: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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71 families fighting #ChildhoodCancer have one less bill to worry about this week thanks to the generous support of B+ Nation! THANK YOU 🎗️
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Depression rates among childhood cancer survivors reach as high as 40.8%, significantly more than the 9.6% national average. Interested in participating in a peer support group, email Dr.Ali@BePositive.org
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Thank you for allowing us to bring hope and smiles to 69 families battling #ChilldhoodCancer this week, B+ Nation!
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Today is #NationalBestFriendsDay, and we'd like to introduce you to B+ Hero Demira and her cheer besties! Through The B+ Heroes Program, Demira was paired with UD Cheer Team, and they have had an inseparable bond! B+ School Events bring best friends of all ages together!
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“It reminds us we're not doing this alone.” 💛 In the hardest moments, support can mean everything. Help us continue to show up for families like Charlize’s: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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🚨 The B+ 5K Registration Referral Raffle is here! Refer friends, family, or coworkers to register June 4–8, have them list your name, and earn raffle entries for exclusive B+ gear. More referrals = more chances to win! Register + spread the word bit.ly/4v6FCiw
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Meet B+ Hero Clark. Clark is 8 years old and was diagnosed with leukemia. Instead of spending his days swimming and exploring his love for rocks and space, he’s spent much of this year in the hospital facing treatments. Help support families like Clark’s: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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"Your kindness has lifted a weight from our family and allowed us to focus on him.” 💛 B+ Hero Levi’s family is so grateful for the support that helped them. Your donation makes moments of relief and hope possible. Click here to provide help: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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Short week, BIG impact🎗️ B+ Hero Ivory wants to thank YOU, our supporters, for allowing us to financially assist her family + 68 other families battling #ChildhoodCancer this week ❤️
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Less than a month until we celebrate 20 years of the B+ 5K Run/Walk Fighting Childhood Cancer 💛🏃 Join us June 17th for an evening of fun, community, free food, music, B+ Hero recognition, and a message from our President, Joe McDonough. Register now: bit.ly/493mVni
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Change a life in a single click 👆 You are one step away from giving hope, support, and resources to a family facing childhood cancer this month. Every gift matters and every moment counts. Click now and be the reason a child smiles today: bit.ly/4tit9rN
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We do more than raise money 💛 At The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, we support families facing childhood cancer through awareness, research grants, programs, and care that truly make a difference. Together, we’re changing lives. Learn more: bit.ly/4dREha5
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Meet Brian 💛 He is 8 years old and was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. His family’s life was turned upside down by hospital visits, travel, and treatments no family should face alone. Help support more families like Brian’s: bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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THIS is the impact our supporters allowed us to make on 7️⃣0️⃣ FAMILIES battling #ChildhoodCancer this week! Thank you 🫶
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Be a hero for our B+ Heroes every month 💛✨ Join the B+ Monthly Impact Club and turn your support into lasting change for families battling childhood cancer. Small monthly gifts create BIG impact all year long, funding, & care. Step up and join today: bit.ly/3PWC2FO
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Join us at the 20th Annual B+ 5K Run Walk Fighting Childhood Cancer on June 17th. Did you know many companies offer paid time off to volunteer or donation matching based on your hours? Your impact at the 5K could be doubled! Check your company’s benefits bit.ly/40Nfspr
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Meet Camila 💛 She is 13 and battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Her family shared: “Receiving Camila’s diagnosis was the hardest news we’ve ever faced. We were unsure how we would cover essentials like rent." 💛 Help support more families like Camila’s: bit.ly/3X45f3u
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Out of unimaginable loss came a mission that changes lives 💛 “My heart aches for your loss and I’m moved by your strength to turn pain into hope for families like ours.” Andrew’s legacy lives on reminding every family they don’t fight alone.🎗️
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Happy National Nurses Day 💙 Today we honor nurses who show up with strength and compassion every day. For families facing childhood cancer, you are comfort, support, and hope. Thank you for all you do.🎗️ #NationalNursesDay #ChildhoodCancer
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Get ready for a milestone moment 💛🏃 The 20th Annual B+ 5K is almost here! Join us June 17 for a night of community, music, free food, and impact. Run, walk, or cheer every step supports kids fighting childhood cancer. Sign up: bit.ly/493mVni
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A sentence that stuck with us: "Your generosity…reminds us we are not alone in this fight."💛 Childhood cancer impacts entire families far beyond hospital walls. Help ease the burden: bit.ly/3X45f3u
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Behind every B+ School Event is something even more special 💛 The past few months have been filled with meaningful moments between students and their B+ Heroes. These connections are what make the B+ Nation so powerful.
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Happy Friday, B+ Nation! Another week, another 92 families battling #ChildhoodCancer YOU allowed us to assist. Thank you from B+ Hero Willy and his mom 🥰
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On #NationalSuperheroesDay we honor the real superheroes, kids fighting childhood cancer 💛 They may not wear capes, but their bravery and strength inspire us every day. Today we celebrate those in treatment, in remission, and those forever in our hearts ⭐
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Meet Henry 💛 He is 5 years old and bravely battling neuroblastoma. His family shared how grateful they are for the support they received during this difficult time. Because of you, families like Henry’s know they are not alone. Support more families: bit.ly/3X45f3u
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Did you know, one in five children diagnosed with childhood cancer is already living in poverty. A diagnosis shouldn’t deepen financial hardship, but for too many families, it does. Click the link in our bio to find out how you can give. 💛 #FTK #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
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20 years of running with purpose 🏃 The Annual B+ 5K Run/Walk Fighting Childhood Cancer is back for its 20th year. Join us for a morning of community, music, and inspiration as we honor B+ Heroes and support families facing childhood cancer. Sign up: bit.ly/3ZRdEtx
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Thank you to our supporters for allowing us to be a bright spot for families like B+ Hero, Abby’s! This week, we were able to help her family and 54 others. This wouldn’t be possible without YOU💛
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Meet Christian 💛 After his cancer diagnosis, his mom had to stop working as the head of their family. She says even on the hardest days, Christian gives her strength to keep fighting. Because of supporters like you, families like theirs are not alone. bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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The countdown is on. Two weeks until the 10th Annual Golden Gala ✨ Join us at @thebordonelic for a night supporting kids and families fighting #ChildhoodCancer. 🎟️ Secure your tickets: bit.ly/3YPsVuD
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The countdown is on for the 20th Annual B+ 5K Run/Walk Fighting Childhood Cancer 🏃💛 Join us for a morning of community, food, music, and honoring B+ Heroes. Run, walk, or cheer and be part of the impact. 🎗️ Register: bit.ly/3ZRdEtx
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Sending a big THANK YOU to all of our supporters who allowed us to assist B+ Hero Miranda and 79 other families battling #ChildhoodCancer this week💛 #FeelGoodFriday
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DYK 1 in 4 families lose more than 40% of their income because of childhood cancer, and 1 in 3 face major work disruptions. Childhood cancer impacts entire families. Help support them through The B+ Foundation 💛 bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ #ForTheKids #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
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#FeelGoodFriday Check out this sweet video from B+ Hero Jace’s dad 💛 Because of B+ Nation’s support, we were able to financially assist his family and 85 others who are fighting #ChildhoodCancer this week!
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One month to go until the 10th Annual Golden Gala ✨ Join us April 24 at @thebordonelic with our NYC Young Professionals to celebrate life and fight #ChildhoodCancer. Live music, open bar, bites, raffles and more. Don't miss it! 🎟️ bit.ly/3NwJCbQ
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This is the difference YOU can make for families battling #ChildhoodCancer by supporting B+! Thank you from B+ Hero Jackson and the 77 other families we were able to financially assist this week🎗️
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The countdown is on for the 20th Annual B+ 5K Run/Walk! 🏃🎉 More than a race, it’s a celebration with free food, ice cream, a live DJ, prizes, and a B+ Hero recognition ceremony. Run, walk, or just come hang out with us to make year 20 our biggest yet! bit.ly/3ZRdEtx
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Support changes everything for families facing childhood cancer. Louis, 6, was diagnosed with ALL last January. Now in remission, he’s preparing to return to school thanks to The B+ Foundation. Help families like Louis's at bit.ly/3ZhqZuJ
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One night. Four high schools. Over $35,000 raised to fight #ChildhoodCancer🎗️ @ArchmereAcademy, @TatnallSchool, @WilmFriends, and @THSDE have been fundraising all school year and celebrated their efforts on Friday at Cure-A-Thon! We're so proud of this community of students💛
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This week we wrote checks to 160 families battling #ChildhoodCancer so they can focus on what’s most important – their child’s health and well-being. Thank you for making this possible, B+ Nation 💛
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St Philip's Episcopal Preschool (Frisco, TX) held its annual Dance-A-Thon in support of The B+ Foundation! Throughout the week, these preschoolers learned about our mission and work in their daily lessons and raised over $4,000 to help kids fighting #ChildhoodCancer🎗️
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