Stories
Volunteer 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 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 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…
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 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 MoreDiversifying the Bone Marrow Registry: A Community Health Perspective
Happy Black History Month! For this month’s blog post, Hero had the opportunity to speak with Erika Neal, a black & queer graduate student living in Bay Area, California! Erika…
Read MoreHero’s 2021 Year In Recap
As 2021 comes to a close, There Goes My Hero thought it would be exciting to take the time to share everything that we were able to accomplish this past…
Read MoreInterview With Lindsey Ledwin: A Blood Cancer Survivor
For this month’s blog post, Hero had the opportunity to interview Lindsey Ledwin, our newest board member. Lindsey is a Government Consultant with Tiber Creek Group, and is a Chronic…
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