University of Delaware Athletics
B+ Hero Day at The BOB
2/18/2015 8:33:00 PM | Women's Basketball
B+ Hero Night at The BOB
Women's Basketball vs. Hofstra
Sunday, February 12 at 5 p.m.
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"BE POSITIVE" with the University of Delaware Women's Basketball Team as they raise awareness for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
The B+ Heroes Program
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation believes that every child who has battled cancer -- or is still in the fight – is a hero. So that everyone knows how special they are, we honor each child (and their siblings) with a B+ Hero medal. When the Heroes are feeling well enough, they are invited to participate in a number of B+ events, and are paired with an adopted family. UD Athletics & Recreation is proud to have several teams that have adopted B+ Heroes and touched the lives of the B+ community over the years, including women's basketball.
All B+ Heroes and their families within the State of Delaware are invited to register in advance to receive FREE admission to the game, and participate in pregame and halftime programming. Invitations are currently being sent, but if you didn't receive it, please email BlueHensMarketing@udel.edu before Monday, 2/6
Gameday Attire - GO GOLD!
Fans are encouraged to wear Delaware Gold to the game in support of childhood cancer. Like other forms of cancer, childhood cancer has an international symbol, the gold ribbon. Gold is a precious metal, and our children are precious. Go Gold is a way that your school or workplace can join in the fight to beat childhood cancer and provide HOPE to those who need it most.
B+ "Do Good" Collection
The main objectives of The B+ Foundation include to Do Good by providing financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer, and to Do Good by spreading the B+ message and helping others "Live Like Andrew." - set goals and try your best, show affection, and be comfortable with yourself.
Join Blue Hens Women's Basketball as they "Do Good" on Wednesday! PLEASE consider bringing one or more of the following items for the "Do Good" collection at the game:
- VISA Gift Cards
- Exxon/Shell Gas Gift Cards
- Walmart Gift Cards
- Target Gift Cards
Your generosity, no matter the denomination, will help support the B+ Foundation's overall goal to "Do Good" by helping provide financial support to families of critically ill children. To date they have helped thousands of families nationwide with over $1,000,000 in assistance in the last two years. Thank you in advance for your support!
Halftime - B+ Heroes Parade
Join us in support of a special on-court halftime recognition of B+ Heroes, children diagnosed with cancer, along with their adopted families.
About the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation honors the memory of Andrew, a 14-year-old athlete and 'A' student from Wilmington, Delaware. January 27, 2007, Andrew helped lead his team to victory in a state championship soccer tournament. Within 48 hours, he was in cardiac arrest. The diagnosis was Leukemia (AML). The doctors didn't expect Andrew to live through the night. Amazingly, Andrew fought for 167 days and went to Heaven on July 14, 2007.
Throughout Andrew's illness, he inspired thousands of friends and families. We learned his blood type was B+, which became our motto throughout the fight, to "Be Positive." B+ reflected how Andrew lived his life and how he inspired others to do the same. Andrew's valiant journey was chronicled in newspapers, on television and on his website, where he and his family have received visits from almost 2 million "friends" leaving messages of prayer, hope, consolation, and stories about Andrew.
To learn more about Andrew's Story and the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, click here.
UDance believes college students have the ability to end childhood cancer. We are built on a foundation of hope, unity, perseverance, and passion. Our work inspires thousands of people to raise awareness and funds to battle the vicious disease. By hosting engaging events year round, we foster mutually motivational relationships between University of Delaware students and local families affected by pediatric cancer. UDance financially aids families nationwide and funds cutting-edge research studies that have already saved lives. We celebrate the hard work and dedication of our participants annually by hosting the nation's fifth largest college dance marathon.
