All month long, learn more about childhood cancer and share on your social media through September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness!
GO GOLD® The RUN!
In 2022, ACCO launched GO GOLD® The RUN for kids with cancer! Lace up your sneakers and run (or walk) for good! ACCO’s first annual GO GOLD® the RUN officially kicks off May 1st and runs through September 30th! Run one race…or them all and raise funds for kids with cancer.
Register to run (or walk) here: https://www.acco.org/go-gold-the-run/
So Many Ways to Join GO GOLD® The RUN for Kids with Cancer!
- FULL Race: Participate in the FULL Race from May through September.
- Monthly Race: Participate in the April, May, June, July, August and September race for the corresponding month!
Register to run (or walk) here: https://www.acco.org/go-gold-the-run/
September Shirts
ACCO’s annual September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Shirt campaign starts May 1 and runs through September! Personalize not one but TWO shirts this year! Whether it’s the “team” shirt or the “fight” shirt, you’ll be supporting the nation’s littlest cancer patients. Click here to get your CCAM Shirt today: https://www.acco.org/ccam-shirts2022/
Meet the Kids
Meet Kashton
Kashton was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in November of 2020. Doctors initially thought it was the stomach flu but finally discovered that it was ALL after three months. Currently, Kashton is on a daily chemotherapy medication and attends monthly clinic visits. His mom said, “throughout this entire ordeal, Kashton has been so resilient, brave, happy and strong. He understands that his chemo is the medicine that is making him better.” Kashton and his family look forward to treatment completion in 2023.
Meet Carson
Carson was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer in November of 2021. After having a week-long fever, her stomach became hard to the touch. Doctors discovered the tumor and the next morning Carson went in for surgery to remove the tumor and her ovary. During the first day of chemo, she had a severe allergic reaction to one of the chemo medicines. Carson completed 3 total rounds of chemo and was declared NED in February 2022.
Meet Iyra
Iyra was diagnosed with Stage 3 Rhabdomyosarcoma in December 2021. After blood was found in her urine, Iyra’s parents took her to the doctors who suspected a urinary tract infection. When it persisted, she was taken to the ER. Doctors performed an ultrasound and CT scan and the results showed a cyst formation on her left kidney. She is currently on treatment and will undergo 14 cycles of 21-day chemotherapy. “Iyra is a fun child who loves to play with her sister,” says her mom, Divya. “She is very caring and a strong girl.”
Meet Declan
Declan was diagnosed with stage 3 T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma in June of 2021. The month before diagnosis, Declan’s nodes were enlarged. Multiple tests and scans revealed masses in his chest and abdomen. Chemotherapy will last for 2.5 years where he will get IV chemo, oral and an injection in his spine. “Declan is the bravest three year old I know. He is an amazing example of how we have a choice each day to bring happiness to others, even when our circumstances are hard.”
Sharable Content and Statistics
ACCO provides graphics that you can share during childhood cancer awareness month! Be sure to tag ACCO on Facebook @americanchildhoodcancer, Instagram and Twitter @accorg.
GO GOLD® This September!
Help us turn social media gold AGAIN this September! On the platform of your choice, replace your profile picture with this simple gold square and tell us what motivates you to GO GOLD®. With your help, we can turn social media gold for a month… because kids can’t fight cancer alone!®
Want to help out right now? You can donate online and share our special GO GOLD® donation page this September.
Click here to donate now!
Take Action
Childhood cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease in the U.S. and around the world. In spite of that alarming statistic, 29 state cancer plans do not have any mention of childhood cancer. ACCO works with state governments to raise awareness, change policy, add childhood cancer language to state cancer plans, as well as work towards reducing the disparity in adult and pediatric state cancer research appropriations. Join us as we lead at the state and federal level. Take action today.
Did you know that we host monthly advocacy trainings?
ACCO holds monthly advocacy trainings to share our expertise as we work towards increased childhood cancer research funding. We’re seeking advocates across the nation to help us in the fight! Join now by clicking here.
Awareness and Hope
By sharing stories about Gold Ribbon Heroes and Survivor stories, we hope to raise awareness and spread hope for fighting cancer.
Ways YOU Can Help
Donate to ACCO. We are the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots organization dedicated to childhood cancer. We are leading the nation in raising state-level childhood cancer research appropriations, as we continue to shape policy, raise awareness, and offer free educational resources to children with cancer, survivors, and their families. With your support, we can continue to make childhood cancer a national child health priority.
Childhood cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease in the U.S. and around the world. In the past year, through ACCO’s “What About KidsTM” program, ACCO trained local advocates and worked with state legislators to appropriate more than $25 million new dollars for childhood cancer research! You can join ACCO as we lead the way in securing state childhood cancer research appropriations as well as continue our advocacy work at the federal level. Take action today.
ACCO holds monthly advocacy training aimed at addressing the disparity between adult and cancer research funding at the state level. We’re continuing to look for advocates across the nation to join our state advocacy initiative. Join us in the fight by clicking here.
Fundraise with ACCO
GO GOLD® – Gold is the color for childhood cancer awareness, so why not start a gold-themed fundraiser this month? Here are 8 creative fundraising ideas to get you inspired. 
Host a PJammin® Party – Raise funds and awareness at the same time! Children with cancer often spend weeks or months in their pajamas. Stand in solidarity with these kids and raise funds for them by organizing a PJammin® day. 
Start a Facebook Fundraiser – Raise awareness for childhood cancer on Facebook and #GoGold during the month of September or any time of the year.Shop For A Cause
Smile with Amazon – Shopping on Amazon Smile is an easy and great way to donate to the American Childhood Cancer Organization. During the month of September, shop Amazon and receive a special edition “AMAZON GOES GOLD” box with a search and find activity!
Donate your cashback to ACCO – Coupon Cabin makes it easy to donate you cash back from earnings as a member!
Shop Smarty! – Save time and money by installing the free extension on your browser. Smarty will help you save money by applying coupon codes at checkout when you shop online!
Shop ACCO’s Shirt Store – Choose from multiple styles and colors – new styles added monthly. Want to go the extra mile? Create your own T-shirt fundraiser so your friends and family can buy their own shirts to match.
Donate Your Car – Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to ACCO by clicking this link. Donating is simple, easy, and takes all the work of selling and transporting a car off your hands.
Erimish – Erimish has officially partnered with ACCO! Custom stacks and singles are both available that feature “warrior” on gold bracelets. To show their support, Erimish will be generously donating 50% of proceeds from every warrior bracelet back to ACCO!
MINTED – Get custom invitations, wall art, gifts, and so much more! Minted has partnered with ACCO to bring a special discount to our community. You save 20% while ACCO gets 15% donated! Use “FUNDRAISEACCO” at checkout to save today.
Suds of the Earth – Shop Suds of the Earth and 10% of your purchase will go to ACCO! Make sure you use promo code “GOGOLD” when you check out to make a donation.
Greenlight – Did you know that your child can donate to ACCO using their Greenlight Debit card? Learn more about how your child can help raise money for childhood cancer research. 
Shop with iGive – iGive is a free service to causes and members. By shopping online at their our 2400+ stores, you’re helping shop for the cause. Get started by going to their website and signing up as a free member – they take care of the rest!
ACCO is grateful for our continued partnership with Amazon! We are excited to share that Amazon will be shipping 20 million special edition Amazon GOES GOLD® boxes during September!
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