Be Positive!
What is The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation?
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation (pronounced Be Positive) eponymously honors the memory of Andrew, a 14-year-old athlete and 'A' student from Wilmington, Delaware. On January 27, 2007, Andrew helped lead his team to victory in a state championship soccer tournament. Within 48 hours, he was in cardiac arrest with leukemia (AML) and the doctors didn't expect Andrew to live through the night. Amazingly, Andrew fought for an extra 167 days and went to Heaven on July 14, 2007. Throughout Andrew's illness, he inspired thousands of friends and families. Andrew's Family learned his blood type was B+, which became our motto throughout the fight, to "Be Positive". B+ reflects how Andrew lived his life and how he inspired others to do the same. NOVAdance was created out of his inspiration and to honor his memory.
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What is NOVAdance?
NOVAdance is a year-long fundraising effort culminating in a twelve hour dance marathon each spring at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. In our efforts to support the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, NOVAdance strives to instill hope in the lives of those affected by childhood cancer. We raise funds, encourage campus unity, and inspire all to Be Positive and Live Like Andrew!
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History
NOVAdance began as an initiative between Sigma Nu Fraternity and Delta Delta Delta sorority in 2013.
It quickly grew to encompass the entire Villanova community.
After many months of preparation the first NOVAdance marathon occurred in the spring of 2014, raising over $68,000 for the kids. The B+ Foundation then used these funds to advance research as well as provide financial assistance to the families of children battling cancer.
In 2015, NOVAdance began planning many months in advance with a wide variety of organizations represented on the planning committee. NOVAdance hopes to beat last year’s accomplishment as we work to become a cornerstone of the Villanova spring semester.
In 2016 NOVAdance continued to expand with a 163.7% increase in funds raised compared to 2015. We expanded and improved our committee structure and implemented the Dancer Program!
It quickly grew to encompass the entire Villanova community.
After many months of preparation the first NOVAdance marathon occurred in the spring of 2014, raising over $68,000 for the kids. The B+ Foundation then used these funds to advance research as well as provide financial assistance to the families of children battling cancer.
In 2015, NOVAdance began planning many months in advance with a wide variety of organizations represented on the planning committee. NOVAdance hopes to beat last year’s accomplishment as we work to become a cornerstone of the Villanova spring semester.
In 2016 NOVAdance continued to expand with a 163.7% increase in funds raised compared to 2015. We expanded and improved our committee structure and implemented the Dancer Program!
Sponsors
A huge thanks to our sponsors! The event could not be a success without them!
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