Ways to Give
The future efforts and success of Connor’s Heroes mission depend on generous people like you who want to provide hope, guidance, and support to the children battling cancer in Central Virginia. It is easy to give your time, talent or financial gift to Connor’s Heroes.
Donate
If you like to give locally. If you are called to help kids. If you are passionate about pediatric cancer research, Connor’s Heroes makes all three possible. We are a lifeline for local families and an advocate for research. Until we find a cure, Connor’s Heroes will give each family hope, guidance, and support. Donate now to make sure no family faces their child’s cancer alone.
Giving online is easy! You decide where your money goes: to where it is needed most or to our research or bereavement funds. You can give at one time or set up a recurring monthly gift. If there is a special hero in your life, you can make a tribute gift in their honor or memory.
The Hero Squad is an exclusive group of people across Central Virginia who are passionate about their community and can inspire others to help children fight cancer. The Hero Squad is made up of professionals and community volunteers. The Jr. Hero Squad are students. All pledge to raise money for Connor’s Heroes during a month-long campaign. If you want to join the Hero Squad or you want to nominate a member, fill out the interest form posted on our website: www.connorsheroes.org/hero-squad
There are many ways you can leave a legacy to help children with cancer in Central Virginia. Connor’s Heroes accepts gifts through donor-advised funds (DAFSs) such as Community Foundation Richmond, Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable. You can name Connor’s Heroes as the beneficiary of an IRA, a Bequest, or a Trust.
The Connor’s Heroes Bag and Backpack a family receives after diagnosis is filled with items purchased off our Amazon Wish List. Our Wish List includes toiletries, toys, crafts, games, gift cards, and a few special requests by a child. Pick your favorites and ship your order directly to our office. You can also order a pack of gift cards from our heroes’ favorite stores. We will mail a gift card to honor a hero’s birthday or special occasion.
Set an example for others by joining our Circle of Heroes. You will go above and beyond for our childhood cancer heroes when you commit to an annual gift of $1,000 or more. When you do, Connor’s Heroes will recognize you as one of our most generous donors through this exclusive group.
Leader: $1,000-$2,499
- Listing on the Circle of Heroes donor wall at the entrance of Connor’s Heroes office
- Printed and online recognition in the Heroes Honor Roll
- Special invitation to an exclusive Circle of Heroes event
Sustainer: $2,500 – $4,999
- Invitation to the VIP Heroes Art Ball reception and preferred event seating
- Listing on the Circle of Heroes donor wall at the entrance of Connor’s Heroes office
- Printed and online recognition in the Heroes Honor Roll
- Special invitation to an exclusive Circle of Heroes event
Visionary: $5,000 or more
- Two tickets to the Heroes Art Ball
- Special recognition in our monthly e-newsletter, Heroes & Hope, sent to more than 3,000 families, supporters, researchers, caregivers and volunteers
- Invitation to the VIP Heroes Art Ball reception and preferred event seating
- Listing on the Circle of Heroes donor wall at the entrance of Connor’s Heroes office
- Printed and online recognition in the Heroes Honor Roll
- Special invitation to an exclusive Circle of Heroes event
You can turn your birthday into a giving day and raise money to help a child with cancer. Connor’s Heroes makes it easy for you to set up a website where you can collect donations from your friends and family in honor of your special day.
In downtown Richmond, construction is transforming a city block into a new inpatient children’s hospital. You can give Connor’s Heroes permanent spaces on the new hematology and oncology floor. Can you fill a ROOM WITH HOPE for a child with cancer?
Volunteer
Do you live in Central Virginia, and would you like to give your time to help a child battling cancer? Register online. A staff member will contact you about helping children who are in treatment in Richmond, Virginia. There are several ways you can volunteer.
- Spend a morning creating crafts with our heroes during Connor’s Heroes crafts sessions twice a month at clinic.
- Clean up the yards of hero families.
- Decorate the hospital room of a child admitted to the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
- Volunteer for the Heroes Art Ball.
- Host a giving party where your guests bring items for Connor’s Heroes Bags and Backpacks specified on our Amazon Wish Lists.
- Spend a morning creating crafts with our heroes during Connor’s Heroes crafts sessions twice a month at clinic.
- Clean up the yards of hero families.
- Decorate the hospital room of a child admitted to the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
- Volunteer for the Heroes Art Ball.
- Host a giving party where your guests bring items for Connor’s Heroes Bags and Backpacks specified on our Amazon Wish Lists.
Attend an Event
The Heroes Art Ball is our signature fundraising gala. It is a magical night that brings together our hero families with the volunteers, researchers and the community who support them. Throughout the year, there are fun runs, restaurant charity nights, art openings and family-friendly events raising money for Connor’s Heroes or the Connor’s Heroes Pediatric Cancer Research Fund.