Introducing Our Newest Intern
Abigail Edwards is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland, majoring in Cellular Biology and Genetics with a minor in Humanities, Health, and Medicine. Abigail was inspired to pursue…
Read MoreSeparate Journeys, Shared Hope
In a heartfelt video, Michele Bresnick Walsh and Adam Ruther shared their stories about a life-threatening diagnosis and a life-saving act of kindness. Meet Michele Bresnick Walsh, a leukemia…
Read MoreBringing Joy to Those Fighting Blood Cancer
As school ends and summer begins, children eagerly embrace the outdoors, enjoying carefree days of play. However, amidst this seasonal joy, there are children whose days are marked by a…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Arnetta Jefferies
Meet Arnetta Jefferies. Arnetta is a firm believer in the importance of giving back and helping others. We interviewed her about what motivates her to volunteer at There Goes My…
Read MoreCelebrate World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that disproportionately affects individuals of African descent yet remains widely misunderstood and underrepresented in public discourse. With over 100,000 people in the…
Read MoreDating with Sickle Cell Disease
Our lives have become increasingly digital, including the way we find love and connect with others. Nowadays, social media and dating apps have become a common and accepted way to…
Read MoreMichele Bresnick Walsh and Lindsey Ledwin Share Their Stories
Michele Bresnick Walsh and Lindsey Ledwin Share Their Stories Read Michele Bresnick Walsh and Lindsey Ledwin’s touching stories on their battle to overcome blood cancer. Michele Bresnick Walsh Board…
Read MoreMy Experience Volunteering with There Goes My Hero
Hello lovely readers, My name is Lillian Richards Smith, and I am a senior at the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, MD. I am so excited about the opportunity to…
Read MoreCelebrating Juneteenth with the Community at the Randallstown Y
Juneteenth is an annual holiday in the United States to celebrate the emancipation of freed slaves. This Juneteenth, There Goes My Hero is partnering with the Randallstown YMCA and joining in the celebration…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Umana
Meet Jennifer Umana. Jennifer Umana is one of There Goes My Hero’s newest volunteers! She began volunteering with our organization in April and we asked her what brought her to…
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