Superheroes & Sidekicks
November 30, 2011
Have you ever wanted to be a mentor to someone? Do you have at least 4 hours a month to spend time with a child/teen with cancer or their sibling? Then you might be ready to be a Sidekick. We are looking for some amazing volunteers to spend quality time with our Superhero kids as they journey through the world of childhood cancer.Read More >>
Chesterfield Aquatic League Adopts Connor’s Heroes
June 9, 2011
Connor's Heroes is excited and proud to be the beneficiary of the Chesterfield Aquatic League's charitable effort for the next two years. Each of the 21 pools in the league will hold fundraisers, which we will support. The first is "Quilt vs. Cancer." The Walton Lake Swim Team will be raffling off a quilt made and donated by a swim team parent. The raffle drawing will be held on July 30th and tickets are $5 each. The quilt and raffle tickets will be at all Walton Lake swim meets or you can find Truda Lee at the Huguenot Farmers Market by The Great Big Greenhouse on Thursdays.For more information please visit Chesterfield Aquatic League
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Creating Masterpieces with Childhood Cancer Heroes
March 31, 2011
This Sunday, April 3, from 1-4 at the Crossroads Art Center, we will have 12 childhood cancer heroes working 1 on 1 with a professional artist to create a piece of art that is meaningful to them. This art will then be part of a live auction at The Heroes Art Ball on May 13. Additionally, our Hero artists will work together on two dog statues provided by Fetch a Cure. We will present one statue to Fetch a Cure for their auction and one will be included at The Heroes Art Ball live auction. Our childhood cancer heroes will have the opportunity to make a difference for dogs with cancer too!Read More >>
Childhood Cancer 5K Walk a Huge Success!
February 19, 2011
Thanks to the efforts of Taylor Lynch, a senior at The Steward School, Connor's Heroes earned $4,000 at the Childhood Cancer 5K Walk at Deep Run Park. The skies were clear blue and the air unseasonable warm for a Saturday in February. Walkers and runners had a great time, especially knowing that their efforts were helping Connor's Heroes to provide support to children with cancer and their families. Special thanks to Amy Lacey of WRIC for her amazing support!Read More >>
Commonwealth Centre Barnes and Noble Donates Books
January 7, 2011
For the second year in a row, the Barnes and Noble at Commonwealth Centre Parkway held a book drive for Connor's Heroes during November and December. Thanks to the generous donations of their customers and the store, Connor's Heroes received hundreds of books to provide to children and teens battling cancer. Thank you to Barnes and Noble for being a HERO!Read More >>
