In Memory of Ammaria Johnson – Please Take Action

Ammaria Johnson (Credit: ABC News)

The tragic death of 7-year old Ammaria Johnson due to a peanut allergy is a call to action for everyone. Theresa Marie Green, owner of Allergy Apparel and recent guest writer on Richmondmom.com (“My Son Has a Peanut Allergy Too: And I’m Scared”) provides updated information on potential legislation that can help protect children affected […]

Toys for Tots Richmond

Toys for Tots Richmond VA

Each year, our generous readers ask us for info on Richmond’s Toys for Tots programs, so we’re including a few links to help you out. If you’re not familiar with Toys for Tots, it’s a U.S. Marine Corps Program to collect new, unwrapped toys October-December each year for needy children. Thank you in advance for helping […]

What You Should Know About Pediatric Cancer

Gold ribbon for cancer

Are you aware? Every school day, 46 children will be diagnosed with cancer. Kids get cancer too. In fact, it’s the #1 cause of death by disease in children. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.   Given the statistics, you would think that there would be more attention paid to the subject.  After all, every […]

Enter your Richmond kid’s artwork to win big at CJStuf.org

CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation CJStuf.org

We at Richmondmom.com are big fans of The CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, where families enduring an illness are granted funds to help them in their time of need. A great way to get your Richmond kid involved in fundraising is to enter their artwork for their 2011 Art Auction to help build up these funds […]