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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ways to Support Our Families this Holiday Season! – Community Newsletter
A Message from Our Executive Director Happy Holidays! The holidays will look a little different this year for many as we face limitations due to the pandemic. While large families gatherings may not happen, we remember that we don’t have to be together to be a part of a community. […]
Help Support Our Families this Holiday Season! – Community Newsletter
A Message from Our Executive Director Recently one of our Moms told me, “It means so much that someone cares about us. That they get what we’re going through. Our whole family has been touched by (Better2gether) being there.” As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, Better2gether is so thankful for […]
Thankful for Our Community of Supporters – Community Newsletter
A Message from Our Executive Director The Fall is often a time of thankfulness. Many are thankful for things like cooler weather, the opportunity for kids to resume learning, and finding ways to connect with family and friends – either in person or virtually. Better2gether has so many things to […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]