FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Honoring Andrew Campaign 2026
Our namesake, Andrew McDonough, would have turned 34 tomorrow, September 3rd. Our goal for today and tomorrow is to raise $46,000 across B+ Nation, representing the 46 kids diagnosed with pediatric cancer every day.
$931,080.89
Raised for the kids in 2026
EVERYTHING WE DO, WE DO FOR OUR B+ HEROES
19 B+ Heroes.
1 Mission.
1 Marathon.
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!
FOR THE KIDS.
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.
Andrew’s father and Co-founder of the B+ Foundation, Joe McDonough recently visited Villanova and shared his son’s story, his journey with cancer and the incredible work of the B+ Foundation. Watch this profound presentation here.
