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Better2gether RVA – So Many Updates!

Better2gether RVA – So Many Updates!

    A Message from Our Executive Director The Answer to a Pandemic:  Change is hard, but change can be good. The pandemic caused us to stop and listen. To hear the true need of families and not what we thought we should be doing. The process allowed us to stop […]

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Better2gether RVA – Making a Difference in the Community

Better2gether RVA – Making a Difference in the Community

    A Message from Our Executive Director February 28th was Rare Disease Day but Better2gether chose to raise awareness for children battling rare or complex medical illnesses all month. We celebrated these children’s strength, bravery and incredible attitudes by educating the community about rare diseases and the challenges families face caring for a child […]

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Better2gether RVA Supports Rare Disease Day –  All Month

Better2gether RVA Supports Rare Disease Day – All Month

    A Message from Our Executive Director As February 28th is Rare Disease Day we are using the month of February to raise awareness and funds to support our families and their children that have rare diseases. We are trying to pack the month with opportunities to support Better2gether RVA and are excited […]

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Grateful for Yesterday, Excited for Tomorrow

Grateful for Yesterday, Excited for Tomorrow

    A Message from Our Executive Director A new year often brings resolutions to start fresh, and make changes to the old or begin something new. For families caring for children with medically complex illnesses, the beginning of 2021 may bring very little change. Without  a handle on the Coronavirus, many […]

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Virtual School and 5k – Community Newsletter

Virtual School and 5k – Community Newsletter

    A Message from Our Executive Director Summer has come and (almost) gone and Fall is upon us. For many that means embarking on the most unusual school year as our children learn from home, virtually. While this presents numerous hurdles for us all, families of children with medical complexity […]

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Champions – Meet Cassius

Champions – Meet Cassius

Likes: Cash loves all things Mickey Mouse. He loves watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and his favorite episode is the Super Hero one. His mom says, “If he’s awake, Mickey Mouse is on!” Dislikes: Since Cash doesn’t like things going in his mouth, toothbrushing is one of his least favorite activities. […]

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Champions – Meet Lydia

Champions – Meet Lydia

Likes: Music, swings, baths and playing with her big sister, Finley. Dislikes: All things medical: shots, blood draws and other medical procedures. Hospitalizations: She underwent her first surgery at a month old with three different teams of surgeons. She spent the first three months of her life in the hospital. […]

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