Our mission is: Save lives. Provide hope. Help those impacted by blood cancer. There Goes My Hero was founded by leukemia survivor and bone marrow transplant recipient Erik Sauer. On May 20, 2008, Erik was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). One week later, Erik’s wife Lisa gave birth to their son Joey. Several days later, Erik entered Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he spent four rocky months, receiving chemotherapy and, ultimately, a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor. Erik's own fight led him to want to help others. Today, Hero partners with DKMS to add potential lifesavers to the National Bone Marrow Registry; provides meals to patients undergoing treatment and their family members with Moveable Feast, and supports blood cancer research and patient support programs at Maryland hospitals.
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30 E Padonia Rd
#207
Timonium, Maryland 21093, US
What an evet! Our HeroPalooza 2024 .5k & Crab Feast was our most attended yet! We want to thank the eastern Yacht Club, all of those who attended, donated and volunteered. This event wouldn't be possible without you. And don't worry, it's not too late to donate! Head on over to the link in our bio 🔗 to donate.
The early bird gets the worm! Huge thanks to Baltimore Gas and Electric for hosting us and our partner, the Lord Baltimore Hotel, at yesterday morning's bone marrow registry drive. Together, we’re making a difference for those battling blood cancer!
There Goes My Hero partnered with Marymount University to swab students onto the bone marrow registry. Thanks to all the students and staff who registered to become potential lifesavers.
Leaderboard check-in! Co-Founder Michele Walsh takes over the lead spot as she fundraises for HeroPalooza 2024. Visit the link in our bio to make a donation in honor of these board members.
Mission accomplished! We are incredibly grateful for all of the corporate spies and DP Solutions for hosting us at the 2024 IT Play Day. Thanks to our undercover heroes, we were able to swab 14 potential lifesavers on the bone marrow donation registry.
Finding a matching bone marrow donor is often a blood cancer patient’s only hope for survival. At There Goes My Hero, we’re committed to dismantling the fears surrounding the bone marrow donor registry. Check out our latest blog to discover how we're addressing privacy concerns and empowering more people to join the fight!
We are incredibly grateful to be among the 20 nonprofits that participated in the Greatest Good McDonogh School Service Fair yesterday. It was amazing connecting with so many bright students eager to make an impact in the community. We are looking forward to collaborating with these future leaders and working together to create meaningful change.
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Bob Bell Automotive is excited to share the incredible success of the 7th Annual Bob Bell Golf Tournament, which raised an impressive $106,357 in support of There Goes My Hero! A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors and participants who made this event a reality! The tournament, held in September at the renowned Chartwell Golf & Country Club, brought together passionate golfers, sponsors, and community members, all united in their commitment to supporting individuals and families impacted by blood cancer. It was an inspiring day filled with camaraderie, excellent sportsmanship, and a shared dedication to giving back. With 144 golfers taking part, the event was packed with exciting competitions and skill challenges. We can’t wait to see everyone again in September 2025! #bloodcancerawareness #BobBellAutomotive