Ava's Room Part 2
When we heard the news that 6-year-old Ava was being admitted to the Bone Marrow Unit for the second time, our volunteer team of room decorators jumped into action. They filled her hospital room with sparkling holiday decorations and made it feel a little bit more like home.
December 2019 Heroes Art Session
The holiday spirit was bright at our December Heroes Art Session at the Visual Arts Center.
Our heroes and siblings created and crafted in preparation for the holidays! From snowflake ornaments to painted Christmas trees, they filled the room with creativity, smiles and plenty of holiday cheer!
2019 Hero Squad Soiree
Our Hero Squad Soirée at Studio Two Three honored and recognized our 20 passionate fundraisers. Our Hero Squad shattered their fundraising goal of $20,000 by raising $56,768.55 for Central Virginia’s childhood cancer families.
Richmond’s popular restaurant, ZZQ, catered the event. Hogweed performed all night with a variety of bluegrass tunes. Katie Tyson, Connor’s Heroes Board Member and mom to childhood cancer hero, Callen, eloquently expressed her gratitude for Connor’s Heroes and how the money raised by the Hero Squad will make a difference to families like hers. Celia, Executive Director, presented awards to our Hero Squad Fundraisers: Jennifer Swenson • Violet Cox • Nancy Simmons • Dylan Franklin • Shelly Jones
All of our Hero Squad Members:
Caitlyn Fralin • Kendall Burgess • Ryon and Carrie Acey • Kristin Seward • Jillian Marchant • Graham Boggio • Kyle Resendes • Jennike Duignam • Erica Strine • Geoff Zindren • JC Kimes • Patrick Dotter • Brooke Van Zandt • Tara Horne • Nancy Jacey
surpassed their personal fund raising goal of $1,000. We are incrediably grateful for their generosity, enthusiasm, and passion for the mission of Connor’s Heroes.
Connor’s Heroes will have a 2020 Hero Squad. If you want to raise money for our childhood cancer heroes, then email celia@connorsheroes.org.
Surprise for Charlie
We mailed Charlie a birthday card for her 4th birthday. Knowing how much she loves ice cream, we tucked inside a gift certificate for a special treat! Mom told us “Charlie loved receiving the Cold Stone gift card for her birthday! Thank you so much.”
Hero Squad: Shelly
Hero Squad member Shelly blew through her $1,000 by selling t-shirts online. The shirt was a simple, beautiful scripture verse in memory of Shelly’s niece Maya – one of our Heroes. Shelly experienced first-hand the love and compassion that Connor’s Heroes showed her Maya and Maya’s family. Through the Hero Squad, Shelly will make sure all families who have a child with cancer are supported just her family was.
Today's Helping Hero: Richmond Synchro
Members of the Richmond Synchro Team dropped off boxes filled with items for our Family Fun Packs ordered from our Amazon Wish List.
Today's Helping Hero: Tailgate For Timmy
We are grateful for our partnership with our friends Tailgate for Timmy who believe in providing support to childhood cancer families while celebrating the beauty of life and friendship. In memory of Tim McDonald, this group raised close to $9,000 for Connor’s Heroes (all through a fun and competitive tailgate!)
A'mazin's Hospital Room
With a name like A’mazin, you bet we needed to go all out for this two-year-old who is about to start his bone marrow transplant. Martia decorated the hospital room. Connor’s Heroes purchased a high chair, play table, and a baby gate for the family.
October 27, 2019: TeamCallen Ravenchase Adventures
DATE: Sunday, October 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
LOCATION: University of Richmond, 142 UR Drive, Richmond, VA 23173
DETAILS: Ravenchase Adventures is a scavenger hunt team challenge! Rally your friends, family, classmates, co-workers, or club to join in this live-action competition on the campus of the University of Richmond. You need six people for each team. Procceds from the event will support Connor’s Heroes Foundation.
REGISTRATION: Register your team online TeamCallen Ravenchase on www.eventbrite.com
CONTACT: tcravenchase@gmail.com
Momocology Retreat
Twelve moms spent three days in a beautiful house on Lake Anna, thanks to our donors! They attended our first-ever Momcology retreat – led by moms of children with cancer for moms of children with cancer. Our moms experienced a restorative self-care weekend of yoga, nutrition, self-confidence, and hugs… lots of hugs.
Momocology is a nonprofit that specializes in hosting retreats lead by childhood cancer parents for childhood cancer parents. The weekend retreat starts the long-term healing process for a parent after a childhood cancer diagnosis. Connor’s Heroes offered the retreat at no charge to our Hero Moms. Many of the moms knew one another in passing running to and from clinic, coming to Connor’s Heroes events or socializing at our Art Sessions. The retreat gave them a safe place to become friends.
“I was able to connect with other moms who are going through this tough time in our lives. I felt relieved, supported, connected, loved, and pampered! Thanks to you, we don’t feel alone or hopeless.” — Hero mom
“The massage, yoga, and dietician were excellent supports for frazzled bodies like ours. I left with good information I can carry long past the weekend. The retreat was glorious. I’m glad that Connor’s Heroes hosted us. The weekend was a much-needed respite between so many scary moments.” — Hero Mom
“I met moms who could relate to everything I was going through. I was nervous about going, but by Saturday, we were bonding. We had plenty of tears and joy to go around. We felt so special with all the gifts you provided.” — Hero Mom