Dismantling the Fear
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a month since I attended the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, hosted by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges…
Read MoreVerses of Hope – Empowering Blood Cancer Patients Through the Power of Poetry
Victoria, a high school student with a knack for poetry, shares her reasons for using her words to inspire blood cancer patients. With a direct impact, her previous work is…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Eden Vazgiel
Meet Eden Vazgiel Eden is a middle school student that is passionate about giving back. She spent almost a month creating cards of encouragement and assembling care bags for the…
Read MoreLearning More About the Hero Fund
There Goes My Hero was founded in 2009 with the mission to save lives, provide hope, and help those impacted by blood cancer. One of the ways we are able…
Read MoreBob Bell Automotive 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
On Monday, September 9th, supporters of There Goes My Hero, Bob Bell Automotive, and many other local businesses came together at Chartwell Golf & Country Club for an unforgettable day…
Read MoreAnne Gunning’s Story
Meet Anne Gunning When Anne Gunning was diagnosed with blood cancer, she faced a challenging journey that included not finding a bone marrow donor and undergoing a stem cell transplant…
Read MoreYour College Can Make a Difference
Diversity in the bone marrow donor registry is important because blood cancer patients are more likely to find a match from someone of the same racial or ethnic background. Yet,…
Read More3 Fun Ways Communities Can Help TGMH
By Sariah Stephen (Volunteer) There Goes My Hero (TGMH) is a non-profit organization that aims to save lives by adding potential donors to the National Blood Marrow Registry and…
Read MoreRyder’s Story: Navigating Racial Disparities in the Bone Marrow Registry at Age 5
Most 5-year-olds spend their time playing games, watching superhero movies, and using their imagination with toys and friends. However, for Ryder Washington, a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with the rare cancer…
Read MoreAbbie Edwards’ Story
A flashbulb memory in psychology is when one can remember a significant event in their life in vivid detail, usually when shocking news occurs. For me, this moment occurred on…
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