Reflections On Mother’s Day
At the Heroes Art Ball, I love watching the moms of our Heroes. First, they look so beautiful all dressed up and celebrating a night out of the hospital. But, the best moment is when their children stand on stage, in front of hundreds of people, for the live auction. The moms are so proud. I am proud of these mothers. I can't tell you how hard it is to see your child in the hospital - to make decisions about which treatment is best knowing either choice is going to be painful. I understand what these mothers are going through because I dealt with the emotional uncertainty when Connor went through treatment. That's what makes the programs of Connor's Heroes so important to our Hero families. We offer help to the moms (and dads) so they don't have to ask, which can be difficult. We educate our volunteers on how cancer affects a family. They help a family with compassion and understanding. Connor's Heroes can't take away a child's cancer. We can give a Hero Mom a community who will help her.
Happy Mother's Day to our Hero Moms!
Heroes Art Ball Was A Success
WOW! We were completely blown away by the generosity of our community of heroes at the 5th Annual Heroes Art Ball! The live auction of the heroes' paintings was action-packed. The silent auction raised a significant amount of money as people bid at the event and online from home. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the money raised through the auctions, raffles, donations and ticket sales will fund the programs offered by Connor's Heroes. With this one night, you made it possible for Connor's Heroes to offer help to the 100 families who will need our support after hearing their child is diagnosed with cancer.
If you would like to support a Hero Family, visit our website and read the profiles of the heroes who were our guests at the 2015 Heroes Art Ball. You can donate in honor of all our Hero Families. 
Online Auction Benefiting CHF Is Online
Picture yourself here at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center treated like a VIP. It can happen. Make sure your bid is the winning bid at the online auction benefitting Connor's Heroes. You will find lots of great getaways:
- Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, VA
- Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina
- Tours of Charlottesville Wineries
- Luxury accommodations at The Mercer in NYC.
If you can not attend the Heroes Art Ball next Friday, you can bid on our online auction. All proceeds fund our Heroes Bags and Backpack, Helping Heroes and other programs of Connor's Heroes. You get free shipping too!
Wonderful article about our Heroes!
Sunday was an incredible day for Connor's Heroes. Representatives from Northwestern Mutual Foundation’s Childhood Cancer Program presented Connor’s Heroes with a check for $25,000. They granted us the money for our Helping Heroes Program and Heroes Bags and Backpacks Program. The Richmond Times Dispatch ran a wonderful article with interviews featuring Lisa, our Heroes, their parents and our hero artist, Herb Pulliman, quoted below.
These kids, their childhood has been taken away. If I can make them laugh or giggle or be a kid, that’s why I do it.
Another Sponsor of the Heroes Art Ball
Once again Hirschler Fleischer and Atlantic Bulk Carrier committed to being a Backpack Sponsor at the $1,000 level. Our sponsors cover the cost of hosting this gala. Now it's up to you! All that you spend at the Heroes Art Ball (your tickets or auction bids) will fund the programs CHF brings to families at Children's Hospital of Richmond. Spend the evening with your friends. Socialize with people from all over the area. Meet our hero families. Eat delicous food and drink an artisan cocktail. It all happens May 1, at The Science Museum of Virginia.
In 2 Minutes, Watch A Hero Smile!
In 2 minutes, you'll learn how coming to the Heroes Art Ball on May 1, at the Science Museum of Virginia, will help these wonderful heroes like Lauren, Callen, Eric and Savanna. After you watch the short video, check your calendar and the go to the Heroes Art Ball web site to buy your tickets to the Heroes Art Ball. Hurry, as the price increases on April 15. Thank you to Neil, a Hero's father, and The Martin Agency, a Hero Sponsor of the Heroes Art Ball, for producing the video. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ►►
Helping Our Heroes on May 1st.
Now's a good time to remind you of how your talents, financial support and prayers helped over a hundred Hero families in 2014. This year, close to 40 families have received our help already. Remember, the Heroes Art Ball on May 1st is our signature fund raising gala. This one night raises 25% of the funds we need to give our families gift cards, housecleanings and volunteer support. So yes, it's a big deal. Join me and hundreds of people from all over the area in showing that you care about these families. Learn more of how 2014 was a signature year for helping our Hero Families!
Businesses Support Children With Cancer
Are you involved with a business who values giving back to the community? Do you want to see your company logo on our sponsorship page with steller companies such as Virginia Business Systems, The Linhart Foundation, MassMutual Financial, McGuire Woods, Hunton & Williams, Whitten Brothers and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU? Why not join our list of sponsors of the 2015 Heroes Art Ball. Your sponsorship directly benefits the children we will support this year. Some sponsor levels give you tickets to the ball and plenty of accolades. Sponsorship packages range from $500 to $10,000! Interested? Email Lisa at lisa@connorsheroes.org or call our office at (804) 897-1272.
Thursday Lunch Bunch!
Every Thursday, for the past 2-1/2 years, Connor's Heroes and CJ'sThumbsUp have been serving lunch to all the families who are on the Pediatric floor at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. I first met Roger & Rachel when their daughter, Charlotte Jennie, registered with Connor's Heroes. CJ is now an angel. Like me, they created a non-profit in honor of their child. They award cash grants to families in need. Thursdays are a great day. Families walk into the lounge and see a table full of delicious, healthy food. Families talk to Roger and Fran about the ups and down of their lives. The weekly Lunch Bunch is a great example of the one-on-one support we offer our Heroes. We are glad to have CJs Thumbs Up as our sidekick!
Meet More of our 2015 Heroes
Eric, Callen and Savanna share a love of life. They also share a diagnosis of childhood cancer. As we get closer to the 2015 Heroes Art Ball, you can read profiles of our brave heroes. They are working hard to create beautiful paintings with our hero artists. You will have the chance to bid on these pieces of art at the live auction. As Callen's mom said: Art has been an important part of Callen’s recovery. Callen hopes his works of art will similarly inspire others to stay strong and keep smiling!
Read the profiles of our 2015 heroes right here!