Tommy Hilfiger Supports Connor’s Heroes
December 6, 2010
Tommy Hilfiger and longtime friend and clothing designer, Alex Garfield, talk about how important it is for everyone to "Be a Hero" to a kid with cancer.Read More >>
Connor’s Heroes featured in Woman’s World Magazine
November 25, 2010
Featured in the November 29, 2010 issue of Woman's World Magazine.Read More >>
Superheroes and Sidekicks™
November 10, 2010
Connor's Heroes is excited to announce its newest program, called Superheroes and Sidekicks™. This program is designed to ease the burdens of treatment by pairing community volunteers with children who are battling cancer, their siblings and their parents. Each of these groups can benefit from friendship, support and companionship.Read More >>
Superheroes & Sidekicks Program Receives Grant from Altria’s Employee Community Fund
September 28, 2010
Connor's Heroes is excited to announce that it has received a grant of $15,000 from the Altria Companies Employee Community Fund to support its "Superheroes & Sidekicks™" program. This grant will allow Connor's Heroes to train volunteers to spend at least 4 hours a month visiting and attending social events with children with cancer and their siblings. Orientation for community volunteers interested in volunteering as a Sidekick is scheduled for October. Check back soon for exact date and location.Read More >>
Thanks to Village Bank!
September 12, 2010
For the third year in a row, Village Bank has sponsored an amazing golf tournament and donated half of the proceeds to Connor's Heroes (the other half goes to Comfort Zone Camp, one of our nonprofit partners). Through their generosity and that of their corporate sponsors, Connor's Heroes has received over $50,000 to help Conquer Childhood Cancer! Village Bank is a true corporate hero!Read More >>
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Connor’s Heroes Hosts Parent’s Night Out
August 18, 2010
With the help of Kangaroo Jac's, Romp N Roll - West End, and Capital Ale House, Connor's Heroes hosted its first (but definitely not the last) Parent's Night Out. Childhood cancer patients and survivors and their siblings had a blast jumping around while the unsung heroes of a childhood cancer journey, their parents, enjoyed a great dinner.Read More >>
Silly Bus Donates Proceeds from Song
July 13, 2010
Silly Bus is partnering with Connor's Heroes to help conquer childhood cancer. Purchase their new song, "Heroes and Angels" in July and 50% of profits will go to Connor's Heroes. Just type "connor" as your code so Silly Bus can donate 50% of the profits at the end of the fundraiser. Visit www.sillybus.net to purchase songs and to learn more about Richmond's amazing educational media company.Check out our PSA featuring their new song, "Heroes and Angels," along with Connor, Tommy Hilfiger, and Alex Garfield here.
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Colonies “Kids Helping Kids” Swim-a-Thon
June 26, 2010
Swimmers from the Colonies are participating in the 20th Annual "Kids Helping Kids" Swim-a-Thon this weekend. This year, the pledges the swimmer collect will be donated to Connor's Heroes in honor of Wilson "Biggie" Braun. Biggie is an amazing 2-year old who is battling neuroblastoma. Anyone interested in contributing may click here to sponsor a swimmer or make a general donation.Read More >>
Connor featured in Boomer Magazine
June 9, 2010
Richmond's own, Lisa Schaffner, wrote a great article about Connor and Connor's Heroes for Boomer Magazine. You can read the article online here.Read More >>
Connor featured in West End’s Best Magazine
May 21, 2010
West End's Best Magazine features a great follow-up story on Connor Goodwin, namesake and inspiration for Connor's Heroes. Click here to read the article online.Read More >>
