Spend a Saturday morning doing yard work for our heroes!
Many of you ask us "How can I help?" Well, here's your chance. On Saturday, November 22 we will send teams of volunteers to the homes of some of our hero families to do yard work. You can imagine that when your child is battling childhood cancer, in and out of the hospital, raking leaves is not a priority. Yet, yard work nags our parents. Let's show these brave families that we care enough to volunteer a few hours of our time to help relieve their stresses. This one day service project is ideal for teens, service organizations, church groups or college clubs. The more volunteers, the more families we can help. Interested? Email Erin, our assistant program director, at erin at connorsheroes dot org by November 14th
Connor’s Heroes in the News
WRIC covered Connor's Heroes meeting the performers of Marvel Live. Great interview with Connor H's mom and Connor himself. Every news story spreads the word about childhood cancer! Click the image to watch the video clip.
Heroes to Heroes!
Our heroes met the performers of Marvel Universe Live - a stage show featuring the comic book heroes of Marvel! Yasmine, Evan, Connor H., Grace, Connor G., and Emily, along with their brothers, sisters and parents, watched the performers show off their amazing stunts. The kids even tried a few superhero moves themselves. “Marvel Universe LIVE! is thrilled to be a partner with Connor’s Heroes to connect with children in Richmond who are showing such courage on a daily basis,” said Crystal Drake, Regional Communications Director for Feld Entertainment. “Our performers are excited to meet such strong real-life heroes who are fighting and overcoming their own personal battles every day.” Thank you to Marvel for giving our heroes a wonderful memory!
Celebrating Day Zero with Savanna!
Savanna is a nine-year-old who is in the process of a bone marrow transplant. Her amazing brother, Asher, served as her donor! This is not an easy procedure. Some patients stay in the hospital for 100 days. Lots of doctors come in and out; visitors drop by; many tests are run daily; medicines are prescribed, and side effects are numerous.To help families through the transplant process, Connor’s Heroes created a Care Journal. Much like the baby journal you probably kept for your child’s first year, this journal has a page for each day in the bone marrow transplant process to record the ups and downs and milestones of this life alterning experience.
So many smiles! It can only be diggityFEST 2014
Thank you to all the families, vendors, artists and hero kids who spent the day together wiggling, giggling and singing at diggityFEST. Enjoy these photos!
Celebrating being a kid in song!
Once again diggityFEST was host to the country's top family-friendly performers. We look forward to showcasing more talent for diggityFEST 2015!
GRAMMY nominated, Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players, The Diggity Dudes, Steven Courtney & The Suitcase Musicians, Hope Harris and Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights.
Thanks to the sponsors of diggityFEST
diggityFEST is Central Va's only family-friendly music festival. Businesses, schools, services and organizations who cater to families loved meeting the many kids and parents who came to diggityFEST this year. A big thank you to our main sponsor:
Talkin’ about diggityFEST on Channel 8
Lisa's at it again! Enjoy this interview of Lisa on ABC 8 News. She's talking about all the fund you can have at Sunday's diggityFEST. You'll discover why readers of Style Weekly vote it their favorite family festival year after year.
Get Your Motors Running
Join us on Saturday as dozens of motocyclists ride through Southside in support of all the hero kids who are battling childhood cancer. After the ride, they are throwing a festival with The Sweater Band (a Weezer cover band), great food and beverages at Capital Ale House. Enjoy this great video about the event. All proceeds will benefit Connor's Heroes. Details are at The Heroes Run Facebook Event Page. Can't make it? Don't worry, you can support the event by making a donation at https://connorsheroes.myetap.org/fundraiser/Heroesrun/.
Don’t miss your child’s favorite band at diggityFEST!
The Diggity Dudes announced the scheduled line up for this year's diggityFEST! Of course, it's all subject to change. Remember, diggityFEST happens rain or shine, Noon - 5 pm and is free! Plan your Sunday to see your child's favorite performer or plan on spending the whole day. You can find complete information about diggityFEST here.
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Steven Courtney & the Suitcase Musicians |
The Diggity Dudes |
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players |
Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights |
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