Ryder’s Story
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 MoreIntroducing Our New Executive Director, Llewellyn Dixon
There Goes My Hero would like to give a warm welcome to our new Executive Director, Llewellyn Dixon. Llewellyn Dixon is a native of Germantown, MD and a child…
Read MoreThe Tuskegee Study and the Trauma of Deception
Many events in Black history have played a crucial role in shaping the culture within our community. Among these events, several have significantly influenced how individuals in the Black and…
Read MoreHappy Retirement, Mary Kaye!
After years of leadership, commitment, and countless contributions to There Goes My Hero, we are celebrating the retirement of our beloved Executive Director, Mary Kaye DiUbaldo. With her bright smile…
Read MoreBlood Cancer Awareness: Spotlight On Leukemia
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society estimates that approximately 456,481 people in the U.S. are currently living with or in remission from leukemia. While this figure may seem alarming, advancements in…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Ava Lockerman
Ava is a junior at Bel Air High School who was searching through the Baltimore County Volunteer Center when she stumbled upon There Goes My Hero. When she learned…
Read MoreYour Guide to the Different Types of Blood Cancer
When you hear someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, you may not realize that there are over 120 types of blood cancer a person can be diagnosed with. At first,…
Read MoreThank You for Your Time in 2024!
We would like to take a moment to thank all of There Goes My Hero’s volunteers for an amazing year of volunteering in 2024. Whether it’s taking action by registering…
Read MoreWhen Life Takes a Detour
When Life Takes a Detour How Executive Director Mary Kaye DiUbaldo’s Experience Highlights the Importance of Hero’s Work When my husband and I decided to go away for a…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Kiro Rezkalla
Meet Kiro Rezkalla Kiro believes in the power of giving back and since joining us in March, we’ve been eager to learn what inspired him to get involved. Read on…
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