MEET KID CHAMPION AIDAN-THOMAS! Yesterday we shared on our Better2gether social media channel a heartfelt interview with Aidan-Thomas Smith and his mother, Miriam Smith. They were interviewed by Sabrina Shutters, ABC8 News. You can watch the interview to see Aidan in action and to hear his sweet song at the end, “You always […]
It’s hustle season!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Happy Fall, Y’all! It may not seem like fall yet, but with excitement building around the new Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K presented by Commonwealth Law Group- Ghostbustin’ Style on October 29, we have pumpkins, ghosts and slime on the brain! Our 5K sponsors are the best and we can’t […]
Looking ahead with YOU by our side!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR August draws us closer to Summer’s end and before long many will be transitioning to school, work or daycare. Change is once again upon us all, and Better2gether is not without its own exciting developments. The Board of Directors gathered to strategically plan ways […]
Summer fun with YOU!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Summer is here and we have so many exciting things going on at Better2gether! We wrapped up our most successful fundraising event to date- the 2nd Annual Better2gether Golf Classic presented by Call Federal. A huge thank you to our valued sponsors and volunteers that made […]
It’s up to us to make their summer fun!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Summer is here! Better2gether has been busy planning ways to gather families for fun, creative and educational opportunities all summer long. We have exciting ways to engage our families in the Better2gether community, including Group Music Therapy back in person, the return of the […]
Come see what’s next for B2G!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Warmer days are here and for Better2gether families, that means we will be offering more opportunities for outdoor events! The Easter Event hosted by Emma Friedlander’s Better2gether Club at Deep Run High School kicked off our in person gatherings and our families were thrilled […]
4 of 11 Here’s to 4 and Many More!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It’s been 4 years since Better2gether accepted its first family application. We were thrilled to begin doing the work: providing support, making connections and easing the burden of caring for a medically complex child. I wondered- would we really make an impact on families? […]
Ways we are growing – with your help!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Spring is here! Well, almost, but there’s more blooming than tulips in RVA and it’s bringing smiles and joy to the community. Better2gether is GROWING! As the demand for our services continues to blossom, so does our ability to make a lasting difference to […]
What’s Happening During Rare Disease Awareness Month
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Rare Disease Day, held each year on the last day of February, was designed to raise awareness about rare diseases. Its goal is to help improve access to treatment, as well as provide medical representation for people with rare diseases and their families. While […]
Better2gether – Meet the Children We Are Helping Every Day in RVA
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Happy New Year! As we continue to face many of the COVID related challenges of last year, we are excited for the growth opportunity, resources and access to care families of children with medical complexity will experience in 2022. We are accepting new families, […]