Ladies Night at Stein Mart Fun for All!
December 10, 2007
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great evening of shopping and socializing at the Stein Mart at Commonwealth Center Parkway (near Brandermill) on December 2. Over 175 people attended and we raised over $9,000! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 7, 2008 for the Second Annual Ladies Night at Stein Mart.Read More >>
Second Annual Oystoberfest a Great Success!
October 22, 2007
On October 20, 2007, over 3000 people visited St. Thomas Church in Ginter Park to enjoy great food, great music, children's activities, and more!Read More >>
Hokies vs. Hoos Bone Marrow Challenge
October 17, 2007
"Hokies vs. Hoos" is a collaboration between the alumni groups from Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia in the metro Richmond area. The goal of this partnership is to utilize the rivalry between these two universities, alumni, families, and friends to benefit several local charities, including Connor's Heroes. Both schools will work closely to promote service in the spirit of competition, and, of course, to claim bragging rights! Their latest competition is to see which team can convince the most people to become members of the National Marrow Donor Program registry.Read More >>
Midlothian’s Inspiring Connor (video)
August 17, 2007
The Midlothian Exchange created this five-minute video about Connor's Heroes Foundation.Read More >>
A Family of Survivors
August 17, 2007
The Midlothian Exchange, a local newspaper, recently did a story on Lou Preston and her five-year-old grandson, Connor, who battled cancer together.Read More >>
Suntrust “My Cause” Promotion
August 15, 2007
From August 6 through October 12, clients who open a new SunTrust Personal or Business Checking account, accept a new SunTrust Visa® Check Card, and make any purchase with it by November 15, 2007, will be empowered to choose SunTrust to donate $100 to their favorite nonprofit organization -- hopefully Connor's Heroes!Read More >>
Anthem Quest for the Cure a Huge Success!
July 3, 2007
On Saturday, June 30, nearly 200 people participated in the Anthem Quest for the Cure treasure hunt through Carytown. Ravenchase Adventures provided three exciting treasure hunts for our Corporate, Adult, and Family Teams. After the Quest, our treasure hunters joined the festivities at the Richmond Kickers game. A great time was had by all!Read More >>
Connor’s Heroes Supports “Reach the Day: Conquer Childhood Cancer”
May 22, 2007
For the seventh year in a row, parents, patients, survivors and others touched by childhood cancer are invited by CureSearch to come to Washington, DC on June 25-26, 2007. Let members of Congress know that there is an urgent need for funding for childhood cancer. Scientific research must continue until we reach the day that every child diagnosed with cancer can be cured.Join CureSearch and Connor's Heroes in Washington, DC!
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Kid Zone at the Irish Fest a Huge Success
April 1, 2007
On Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, Connor’s Heroes partnered with St. Patrick’s Church in Historic Church Hill to provide the Kid Zone at the Irish Festival. The weather was great and a fun time was had by all!Read More >>
Connor’s Heroes Charity Futsal Tournament Fun for All
March 25, 2007
On Sunday, March 25, the Chesterfield United Soccer Club hosted its first annual Connor�s Heroes Charity Futsal Tournament. The Tournament was held at U-Turn, Inc. Sports Performance Academy and it raised over $3,000 for Connor�s Heroes.Read More >>
Heroes Bags and Backpacks
January 16, 2007
Connor's Heroes Foundation is expanding its Heroes Bags and Backpacks program to reach beyond the newly-diagnosed patient and families to families whose child suffers a relapse, families who lose a child, and to families whose child celebrates the end of treatment.Read More >>
New Website Design
January 10, 2007
Connor's Heroes Foundation's new website is going up today. Now, Connor's Heroes Foundation can more easily bring you information about news and upcoming events.Read More >>
