Our Mission:

Save lives. Provide hope. Help those impacted by blood cancer.

Erik and his donor, Isabel.
Erik and his donor, Isabel.

About There Goes My Hero

There Goes My Hero was founded by leukemia survivor and bone marrow transplant recipient Erik Sauer.

On May 20, 2008, Erik was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). One week later, Erik’s wife Lisa gave birth to their son Joey. Several days later, Erik entered Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he spent four rocky months, receiving chemotherapy and, ultimately, a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor.

Erik's own fight led him to want to help others. Today, Hero partners with DKMS to add potential lifesavers to the National Bone Marrow Registry; and with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and other local providers to provide a support system to blood cancer patients and their families, including transportation services, parking coupons, and housing during treatment.

Meet The Team

Veronica Stancliff(opens in new tab)

Executive Director

Veronica Stancliff leads the organization's mission to provide hope, support, and life-saving opportunities for patients and families facing blood cancer. With more than a decade of experience, Veronica is passionate about building meaningful partnerships that strengthen communities and change lives.
Throughout her career, she has led successful fundraising initiatives, expanded community outreach, and cultivated relationships with donors, volunteers, healthcare partners, and corporate leaders to advance mission-driven impact. As a mother, Veronica understands the value of every moment with loved ones and is deeply committed to ensuring families facing blood cancer have access to hope, support, and the opportunity for more tomorrows.
Davi Rene’ Kirk

Davi Rene’ Kirk

Community Outreach Coordinator

Davi comes to There Goes My Hero with a passion for helping others. She has volunteered for several nonprofits in Maryland including The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, The White Aisle Foundation, and Healthcare for the Homeless. Today, Davi is on the other side of the mission as the Volunteer Coordinator for TGMH.

As the Community Outreach Coordinator, Davi understands the importance of community and is looking forward to engaging volunteers to support the mission of There Goes My Hero.

Board of Directors

Erik Sauer(opens in new tab)

Founder & Chairman of the Board

President, On3Strategies

Gina Ramsey(opens in new tab)

Board Member, President

President, Pink Dog Digital

Burton Daniel(opens in new tab)

Board Member, Vice President

Financial Advisor, Snyder Daniel Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott

Denis O'Donovan(opens in new tab)

Board Member, Secretary

Principal, ProfitComm Telecommunications

Cliff Milstead(opens in new tab)

Board Member, Treasurer

Vice President,
Plano-Coudon LLC

Geneau Thames(opens in new tab)

Board Member, Past President

General Counsel & Director of Compliance, Harford Mutual Insurance Group

Will Englehart(opens in new tab)

Board Member

Vice President, Clark Construction

Will Ferguson(opens in new tab)

Board Member

Founder & Principal,
Hybrid-Property Management

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Piia Hanson Brown

Board Member

Principal Consultant, Ph Solutions LLC

Sean Harding
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Board Member

Associate Attorney

Michael Kelly(opens in new tab)

Board Member

Vice President, Kelly Benefit Strategies

Garland Scott
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Board Member

Business Development & Consultant Director at SEM Wealth Management

Michele Bresnick Walsh(opens in new tab)

Board Member

Chair and CEO of Gordon Feinblatt LLC