Each September, thousands of families face the unimaginable reality of childhood cancer—and too many do it without the support or awareness they deserve.
That’s why September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and why we at the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) are asking you to GO GOLD®.
Every gold ribbon, every donation, every voice helps shine a light on the children, teens, and families affected by this devastating disease. Here are seven ways you can make an impact right now:
1. Donate to Support Families and Research
Your donation goes directly toward providing free medical play kits, comfort items, educational resources, and critical advocacy efforts—all at no cost to families. Just $25 helps provide a resource book or comfort item to a child in treatment. Click here to donate.
2. Wear Gold and Start the Conversation
The gold ribbon is the international symbol for childhood cancer awareness. This September, wear gold—whether it’s a shirt, ribbon, pin, or shoes—and spark conversation everywhere you go.
3. Host a Fundraiser—Big or Small
From bake sales and back yard BBQ’s to gold-themed dress days or PJammin® parties, your event can raise both funds and awareness. Hosting a fundraiser is easy with ACCO’s support. We’ll send you tips, printables, and swag like bracelets to get started. Start a fundraiser.
4. Partner with ACCO
By partnering with the American Childhood Cancer Organization, the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots organization dedicated to childhood cancer, your company or organization is taking a stand for the 15,780 children in the United States under the age of 19 who will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year. Want to help directly? Partner with your business.
5. Share Online
Helping out is just a click away! By downloading and sharing these infographics, you can influence the national conversation about childhood cancer and speak up about its importance. Just download the graphics of your choice, share them wherever you like, and don’t forget to tag us! Visit our Virtual Advocacy Center today to download graphics to share on your social media.
6. Educate Yourself and Others
Many people don’t realize how different childhood cancers are from adult cancers—or how isolating the experience can be for families. Explore ACCO’s library of free resources to learn more, and help educate your community by sharing facts and graphics on social media.
7. Shop to Support
You can show your support year-round by shopping ACCO’s collection of shirts, aprons, yard flags and blankets. Prefer to shop through your favorite store? You can support ACCO automatically by using iGive, ShopRaise, or Kroger Community Rewards. Shop ACCO gear.
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Every Action Matters
Cancer is still the number one cause of death by disease in children in the U.S. We can’t accept that—not when awareness leads to action, and action saves lives.
This September, GO GOLD® do it for the children who fight every day. For the families who need to know they’re not alone. For the hope that better treatments—and one day, a cure—are within reach. Join us, donate, or start your own fundraiser today
