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Polar Express and Winter Wonderland

With the help of some very important elves, Connor's Heroes is providing 2 special events for children with cancer and their families. On December 4, families are invited to a Polar Express event at Hanover Airport. On December 11, families are invited to the Westchester Commons Winter Wonderland. Many thanks to Westchester Commons and Megan Amos of James River HS for organizing these events to make the holiday season more exciting for our Hero families! The Winter Wonderland on December 11 from 11-3 is open to the public. Customers are encouraged to bring donations for Connor's Heroes Bags and Backpacks. Items always needed include: crafts, slipper socks, disposable cameras, purel, hand lotion, card games, and gift cards in any amount. To view our complete Wish List, click here.
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Flying Squirrels Support Connor’s Heroes

On Thursday, December 9, 10% of all purchases made at the Richmond Flying Squirrels Gift Shop at The Diamond will be donated to Connor's Heroes.
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Chick-Fil-A Hero Night

Don't put away those costumes yet! Action Hero Night at the Chick-Fil-A at Virginia Center is on Saturday, November 6 from 6-8 pm. Kids wearing any action hero costume will receive a free ice dream cone and toppings. Silly Bus will be there playing your favorite songs. Best of all, Connor's Heroes will receive 15% of the night's receipts. Be a HERO!
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Hunting Hawk Heroes Golf Tournament

It's not too late to participate in the Hunting Hawk Heroes Golf Tournament as a Virtual Golfer. Simply click here to make a donation. You can find a player or team you want to support - or simply support the overall event. Your donation will help Connor's Heroes to provide hope, guidance, and support to children with cancer and their families. Be a HERO!
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Hunting Hawk Heroes Golf Tournament

If you like to golf, you won't want to miss this tournament! For just $100 per golfer, you'll receive catered lunch and dinner and a great after-party too! By getting others to sponsor you through a personal fundraising page, you can also win great prizes! Don't miss out on this opportunity to raise money and have fun for a great cause!
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Connor’s Heroes Night at California Pizza Kitchen

Join us for an event where giving won't just feel good, it will taste good! We're having a fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen at the Short Pump Town Center on Thursday, September 30. If you print the flyer from our website and present it to your server, Connor's Heroes will receive 20% of your check! The offer is valid for dine-in or take-out! Please tell all your friends! Connor and his family will be there at 6 pm and hope to see you there!
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First Annual Connor’s Heroes Family Festival

Help us celebrate National Childhood Cancer Awareness month! Be A Hero! Bring your family to the 1st Annual Connor’s Heroes Family Festival! Enjoy music for the entire family from 1 to 6 pm at the SnagAJob Pavilion in Innsbrook. The show will begin with the Jangling Reinharts, followed by 2 of Richmond's favorite kid bands, Silly Bus and the Diggity Dudes. Silly Bus will debut their amazing new song, "Heroes and Angels," written by Justin Laughter. The Venture Rays and Tin Foil Militia will also perform favorites of young and old alike. In addition to great music for the entire family you will have loads of fun and your support will help ease the burden of childhood cancer to families right here in central Virginia. Activities will include: · Kids Jump Zone (moon bounces, obstacle courses, slides and more!) · A Community Heroes Corner · Music Town with crafts, face painting, and instrument making · Nutzy from Richmond's Flying Squirrels with wacky games · Food and beverage (adult & kid friendly) vendors · A heroes parade and much more You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Please, no coolers, baskets, knapsacks, weapons of any kind or outside food and beverages (baby food being an exception). All bags are subject to search prior to entry onto the pavilion grounds. Rain or Shine!
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Celebrate Virginia Live Concert Series

Fredericksburg's Outdoor Concert Series benefits Connor's Heroes Foundation. The Friday night series opens with Billy Currington on May 14 and continues through August. For more information and tickets, visit Celebrate Virginia Live.
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Connor’s Heroes Day at Flying Squirrels Game

On Sunday, August 15, Connor's Heroes celebrated childhood cancer patients at the Richmond Flying Squirrels game. We gave out 2500 metal lunchboxes with the Connor's Heroes "Conquerors." Five childhood cancer HEROES had the opportunity to throw out a first pitch and one also got to sing "Take me out to the ballgame" for the crowd. Connor's Heroes families were treated to free tickets and "acorn bucks" to make it a great day for everyone.
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Connor’s Heroes Day at Flying Squirrels Game

Come join us at the Flying Squirrels game on Sunday, August 15 as the Squirrels take on the Portland Sea Dogs. The first 2,500 fans 14 and Under will receive a Metal Lunchbox presented by Connor's Heroes! It's Sunday so all Squirrel Tails Kids Club members get in free!
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Connor’s Heroes presents Music for Massey

Connor's Heroes Presents Music for Massey featuring Chris Isaak with special guests Marc Broussard and The Waybacks. This special music event will be on Sunday, July 25 at the Snagajob.com Pavilion, Innsbrook. Gates will open at 3 pm and music begins at 4:30 pm. Tickets are still on sale at www.ticketstobuy.com. You can click here to view our commercial.
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Hike for Heroes - The Grand Canyon!

On May 27, brothers Andrew and Mark Elmore and Jim and Scot Sohr undertook a challenge most would never even consider: hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim and back in only 2 days!! But that wasn't enough for them . . . they also wanted to raise money for families undertaking their own personal challenge: battling childhood cancer.
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Hike for Heroes - The Grand Canyon!

On May 27, four men will take on the challenge to hike across the Grand Canyon twice, rim to rim, in just 2 days! It will be a grueling task, but not as grueling as the fight a child faces after a diagnosis of cancer. These 2 sets of brothers, aged 47-50, have taken on the added challenge of raising $10,000 to help kids with cancer and their families. The Elmore and Sohr brothers want your support to help Connor’s Heroes Foundation kick off their Superheroes and Sidekicks program! By supporting their efforts, you will help them provide direct assistance to families struggling with childhood cancer! Be a Hero today and show your support by clicking here a donation!
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Chick-fil-A® 2010 Operation Cow Drop

Parachuting Cows will fill the sky! Connor’s Heroes is selling Parachuting Cows to help conquer childhood cancer. Purchase a $10 ticket from us and your numbered Chick-fil-A® Mini Plush Cow will be dropped out of an airplane and you could win great prizes by coming closest to the "Cows Eye" at the 3rd Annual Operation Cow Drop Family Fun Day.
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Kid Zone at the Church Hill Irish Festival

Connor’s Heroes Foundation is proud to be involved once again in the 25th Annual Church Hill Irish Festival on March 20th and 21st in historic Church Hill. Connor’s Heroes volunteers organize and operate the KID ZONE activities for the festival, and the proceeds from the KID ZONE help Connor’s Heroes in its efforts to conquer childhood cancer. The KID ZONE activities include face painting, moon bounces, a giant slide, an obstacle course, carnival games, mini NASCAR racing, and more! Volunteers will be asked to give 2 hours (or more) of their time, helping kids and families enjoy these activities. To volunteer, please click the VOLUNTEER button.
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Houston Scott Band Benefit Concert

The Houston Scott Band has organized an amazing night of music to benefit Connor's Heroes! Come on out to Richmond's premier venue, The National, on Saturday, March 6 to hear great music and to Be a Hero! The opening act, "The Diggity Dudes," is a great children's entertainment group. You'll also hear from The Tyler Foxwell Band and Frankly Scarlet, as well as Steve Barton and Kelly Moss of Mo De Bree. Of course, The Houston Scott Band will headline the night!! Tickets are just $10 in advance or $13 at the door. Bring the kids for a family-friendly night of music!!
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Connor’s Heroes at the Circus

Heroes Creating Art at Glave Kocen Gallery

Rocketts Red Glare

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