Team JOEY’s “Best Day Ever!”

By Kelly Canada, Heroes Foundation board member and Team JOEY program leader “Best day ever!” That’s what I overheard a pediatric cancer patient exclaim as he loaded up his plate with pizza, gave Paw Patrol a high five and went on to play games in the Riley Child Life Zone in September during a Team […]
Easter Visits With Children at Riley

Team JOEY, A Heroes Foundation program, had more than 60 patients and family members attended the Easter party at Riley Hospital for Children. The day included an Easter egg hunt, the Easter bunny, live performances from Musicality Arts singers, crafts, photo booth and games. Thanks to volunteers and donations to make this a successful event. Check […]
What your Team JOEY LEGO drive really delivers

There you are, all comfortable in your warm office sending emails, leading meetings, doing important stuff. And here we are, asking you to participate in a Team JOEY Corporate LEGO Program. But what does collecting LEGOs really mean? We decided to show you … The drive begins. The Heroes Foundation invites corporations, organizations and individuals […]
The Huffington Post Shares Abby Grubbs’ Team JOEY Story

INDIANAPOLIS—The Huffington Post continued to pay forward the Abby Grubbs story of selflessness on her birthday. Reporter Ryan Grenoble writes, “When you’re a kid, birthdays generally mean only one thing: presents. That makes Abby Grubbs’ 10th birthday, which she celebrated last Friday, all the more remarkable.” Read the full coverage and see more photos here.
TODAY.com Features Abby Grubbs’ Team JOEY Story

INDIANAPOLIS—Our Team JOEY program was featured on the TODAY show site today. Young Abby Grubbs is a true inspiration, with Heroes Foundation board member Kelly Canada. Lutheran Children’s Hospital patient Abby Grubbs (at right in pink dress) recently finished 2.5 years of cancer treatment and is giving back by collecting LEGOs to provide to cancer […]
Girl Gives Hope to Kids Battling Cancer

FORT WAYNE, IND.—Not all healing is about medicine. A little girl’s selfless birthday wish helped heal the spirits of cancer patients at Lutheran Children’s Hospital on June 12 during a very special Heroes Foundation visit. Lutheran Children’s Hospital patient Abby Grubbs recently finished 2.5 years of cancer treatment and is giving back by collecting LEGOs […]