Champions
Women’s History, Women’s Power: How Dr. Janet Rowley Unlocked Cancer’s Genetic Code
Cancer is caused by problems in our genes that allow unregulated cell growth and division. Today, this is a given within the medical community. But it wasn’t always this way. …
Read MoreWomen’s History, Women’s Power: The Revolutionary Work of Dr. Jane C. Wright
Passion. Intellect. Fortitude. These are some of the qualities that define the women who have challenged limitations and left an indelible mark in history. Women’s History Month allows us to…
Read MoreRyder’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 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 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 MoreGet into the Holiday Spirit with GivingTuesday
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and things are exciting and busy. Between decorating, party planning, and gift shopping, it’s important to remember to slow down and give back. On…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Susan Wiercinski
Meet Susan Wiercinski Susan is one of There Goes My Hero’s (TGMH) newest volunteers! Since joining us in September, we’ve been eager to learn what inspired her to get…
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,…
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