From Friendship to Legacy: Dan McLoughlin on Honoring Joe Gorman’s Memory
Meet Dan McLoughlin, graduate of Loyola Blakefield (‘14) and one of the childhood friends of Joe Gorman, the inspiration behind the Join for Joe movement. When Joe Gorman was diagnosed…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth Liu
Meet Elizabeth Liu. Elizabeth is one of There Goes My Hero’s newest volunteers! Since she began volunteering with us in July, we’ve been eager to learn more about what inspired…
Read MoreMy Time as an Intern by Mahika Vedire
My Time as an Intern By Mahika Vedire My name is Mahika Vedire and I am a Sophomore at the University of Maryland College Park, majoring in Public…
Read MoreJoy as a Distant Friend by Victoria Ezeukwu
Volunteer Poem Spotlight This poem is curated to give all the lovely, strong, and amazing individuals diagnosed with blood cancer a reason to smile, be strong, and keep faith and…
Read MoreIntroducing 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…
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