A white tree decorated with pink glass orbs and sparkly unicorns

Skylar and Jesse's Hospital Room

We decorated two rooms in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Our volunteers, Kendall and Martia, wanted Skylar and Jesse’s room decorations to be special. Martia showered Skylar’s room with her favorite – Unicorns. For Jesse, Kendall gave the family a safe space to comfort and cuddle their four-month-old son. Erin, our program director, spent the morning putting together a rocking chair and then carried it through the hospital and up to the floor.


Two brothers smiling holding board games and a pizza gift certificate

Javi Gets a Family Fun Pack

From the smiles on their faces, Javi and his brother Alex loved their Game Night Fun Pack. Thank you to everyone who donated gift cards and games shared on our Amazon Wish List. Our Programs Staff, Erin and Sarah, package up your donations and mail them to a child who may need a pick-me-up!

Two brothers smiling holding board games and a pizza gift certificate

Christmas tree with pink decorations in a child's hospital room

Ava's Room Part 2

When we heard the news that 6-year-old Ava was being admitted to the Bone Marrow Unit for the second time, our volunteer team of room decorators jumped into action. They filled her hospital room with sparkling holiday decorations and made it feel a little bit more like home.


Boy with a volunteer who helped at the Heroes Art Session

December 2019 Heroes Art Session

The holiday spirit was bright at our December Heroes Art Session at the Visual Arts Center.

Our heroes and siblings created and crafted in preparation for the holidays! From snowflake ornaments to painted Christmas trees, they filled the room with creativity, smiles and plenty of holiday cheer!


20 people who are members of the 2019 Hero Squad

2019 Hero Squad Soiree

Our Hero Squad Soirée at Studio Two Three honored and recognized our 20 passionate fundraisers. Our Hero Squad shattered their fundraising goal of $20,000 by raising $56,768.55 for Central Virginia’s childhood cancer families.

Hero Squad Members holding numbers that read $56,758.55!

Richmond’s popular restaurant, ZZQ, catered the event. Hogweed performed all night with a variety of bluegrass tunes. Katie Tyson, Connor’s Heroes Board Member and mom to childhood cancer hero, Callen, eloquently expressed her gratitude for Connor’s Heroes and how the money raised by the Hero Squad will make a difference to families like hers. Celia, Executive Director, presented awards to our Hero Squad Fundraisers: Jennifer Swenson • Violet Cox • Nancy Simmons • Dylan Franklin • Shelly Jones

All of our Hero Squad Members:
Caitlyn Fralin • Kendall Burgess • Ryon and Carrie Acey • Kristin Seward • Jillian Marchant • Graham Boggio • Kyle Resendes • Jennike Duignam • Erica Strine • Geoff Zindren • JC Kimes • Patrick Dotter • Brooke Van Zandt • Tara Horne • Nancy Jacey
surpassed their personal fund raising goal of $1,000. We are incrediably grateful for their generosity, enthusiasm, and passion for the mission of Connor’s Heroes.

Connor’s Heroes will have a 2020 Hero Squad. If you want to raise money for our childhood cancer heroes, then email celia@connorsheroes.org.

20 people who are members of the 2019 Hero Squad

Charlie and her brother eating ice cream

Surprise for Charlie

We mailed Charlie a birthday card for her 4th birthday. Knowing how much she loves ice cream, we tucked inside a gift certificate for a special treat! Mom told us “Charlie loved receiving the Cold Stone gift card for her birthday! Thank you so much.”

Charlie and her brother eating ice cream

Quote on purple shirt is My strength and shield.

Hero Squad: Shelly

Hero Squad member Shelly blew through her $1,000 by selling t-shirts online. The shirt was a simple, beautiful scripture verse in memory of Shelly’s niece Maya – one of our Heroes. Shelly experienced first-hand the love and compassion that Connor’s Heroes showed her Maya and Maya’s family. Through the Hero Squad, Shelly will make sure all families who have a child with cancer are supported just her family was.

Quote on purple shirt is My strength and shield.

Two children hold games they donated for Connor's Heroes

Today's Helping Hero: Richmond Synchro

Members of the Richmond Synchro Team dropped off boxes filled with items for our Family Fun Packs ordered from our Amazon Wish List.

Two children hold games they donated for Connor's Heroes

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Today's Helping Hero: Tailgate For Timmy

We are grateful for our partnership with our friends Tailgate for Timmy who believe in providing support to childhood cancer families while celebrating the beauty of life and friendship. In memory of Tim McDonald, this group raised close to $9,000 for Connor’s Heroes (all through a fun and competitive tailgate!)


Hospital bed covered with Elmo blanket and Elmo coloring books

A'mazin's Hospital Room

With a name like A’mazin, you bet we needed to go all out for this two-year-old who is about to start his bone marrow transplant. Martia decorated the hospital room. Connor’s Heroes purchased a high chair, play table, and a baby gate for the family.

Hospital bed covered with Elmo blanket and Elmo coloring books