Here’s this month’s newsletter filled with ways you – our community! – are making a difference in the lives of children with serious illnesses. We also have some upcoming needs and events where we’d greatly appreciate your support. Thank you for taking the time to read! Stephanie Becker Executive Director […]
Better2gether August News
You’re the heart behind the inspiring stories we share about hope and connection, and it’s your support that propels us forward! Together, we’re helping families care for their child with a serious illness – yet we’re recognizing there’s more we can do to meet their needs better. We’ve engaged with […]
Better2gether June News
As the summer season unfolds, we want to express our gratitude for your unwavering commitment. Your generosity makes a profound impact, especially as we find ourselves receiving more requests for support from families in need. Summertime for many means relaxation and vacations but for our families, it can often bring […]
Better2gether May News
I hope this email finds you doing well. As for me, I’m full-on excited! The Better2gether Golf Classic is next Thursday, and I’m thrilled to say that it’s shaping up to be the BEST tournament yet. We’re on track to raise more funds than ever before to support our growing […]
Better2gether April News
We’re a little behind getting our monthly newsletter out as we’ve been busy managing BIG needs, including a surge of new families who are reaching out for assistance in caring for their child with a serious, lifelong illness. I know you understand – and likely didn’t even notice the belated […]
Joshua
When 11-year-old Joshua was born, he had multiple medical complications and needs and was diagnosed before birth with a rare genetic disorder caused by a deletion of the distal long arm of Chromosome 22, or by a pathogenic variant in the Shank 3 gene, called Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS). Individuals with […]
B2g News: 9 New Families
We are rolling! Over the past few weeks, nine families have reached out seeking support in caring for their medically complex child, and we are hustling to onboard them as quickly as possible. We know every child and family faces unique challenges, and the best way to support them is […]
PRESS RELEASE – Better2gether and Read to Them Join Forces to Improve Children’s Literacy and Healing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Better2gether and Read to Them Join Forces to Improve Children’s Literacy and Healing RICHMOND, VA – Better2gether and Read to Them are pleased to announce their joint effort to increase children’s literacy through the Complex Care Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The Complex Care […]
Better2gether: it’s BIG!
We recently surveyed our families for feedback on our programming and to understand their current challenges. Here are a few stats that caught our attention: 76% want community, connection, and friendship with other B2g families 62% are looking for play opportunities for their children (siblings too!) 66% share that there is […]
Desiree
The name “Desiree” means “the desired one.” For (almost) ten-year-old Desi, this name is incredibly fitting. From Desi’s first anatomy scan during her mom Alisha’s pregnancy, the doctors expressed serious concerns about her health and well-being. But Alisha remained determined to bring Desi into the world. When Desi was born, […]