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Organizers of the event smile and sit with the B+ heroes.

UMKC hosts Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Talent Pageant

Xavier Walker, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025

  On March 18, UMKC and the B+ Foundation held a talent/pageant show to raise money and support the cause of childhood cancer. The show was run by Greek members of the B+ board, in partnership with the family and friends of B+ hero Brooke.   At UMKC’s Student Union Auditorium,...

Baran with B+ hero Brooke.

UMKC Be Positive Team brings awareness to the fight against pediatric cancer

Analisa Alvey and Kowthar Shire
October 2, 2024

  A group of UMKC students have brought the mission of the national Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation to Kansas City.    The group honors the life of Andrew McDonough, who battled complications of childhood cancer, leukemia and septic shock before passing away...

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