This September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to learn more about childhood cancer, spread awareness on social media, and support ACCO’s research and resource programs through donations or fundraising.
DONATE TODAYThe American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is a national nonprofit dedicated to securing federal, state, corporate, and private funding for childhood cancer research, while also serving as the largest provider of free educational support materials for children with cancer and their families in the U.S.
What About Kids Advocacy Update
Childhood cancer afflicts every demographic across the United States and around the world. With advancements in research, survival rates have increased, but childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease in children. The majority of those children who survive often face a lifetime of health complications from the diagnosis and toxic cancer treatments. 
While adult cancer treatment has benefited from more than 200 new drugs over the last thirty years, only 7 new drugs have been approved by the FDA to specifically treat childhood cancer in the same time period. Additionally, almost all states across the U.S. appropriate funding for adult cancer research while the majority have no designated funding for childhood cancer research.
In order to reduce these disparities, ACCO works with state governments to ensure that childhood cancer language is included in state comprehensive cancer plans, and that states pass legislation to appropriate funding for childhood cancer research. Since 2018, through our “What About Kids?” advocacy program, $120 million in childhood cancer research funding has been secured across 7 states! But we’re not stopping there. With your support, we’re working toward an ambitious goal: $250 million for childhood cancer research by 2030. Together, we can accelerate innovative research, advance gentler, life-saving treatments, and give more children the chance to grow up cancer-free.
Donations also provide children with cancer and their families the informational resources needed to understand childhood cancer treatment in age-appropriate, easy-to-comprehend terminology. Education of even the littlest cancer patient is essential to understanding the difficult battle ahead. Tools like our medical play kits, which include our beloved mascot “Cozy”, give young patients the chance to “practice” medical procedures on their own terms—helping to ease fear and build confidence. DONATE TODAY!
LEARN MOREWays to Help in the Childhood Cancer Fight
Donations like yours keep ACCO’s mission alive, bridge the gap between what has been achieved and what still needs to be done and helps ACCO bring free resources to thousands of families every year and secure research funding for better treatments. Our goal is to secure state-based childhood cancer research funding in 25 states by 2030, and every single donation brings us closer.
Host a Fundraiser!
Events in honor or memory of kids with cancer aren’t just for schools—you can host one at your workplace or in your community! Need ideas? We’re here to help.
Whether you donate directly, host a fundraiser, advocate for the cause or purchase a CCAM shirt, you’re supporting kids with cancer.
REGISTER NOWCan’t host a fundraiser, no problem! Check out our blog: 7 Ways to GO GOLD® this CCAM!
Every gold ribbon, every donation, every voice helps shine a light on the children, teens, and families affected by this devastating disease. Be sure to “shop for the cause” and grab your Maniology Stamping Plate to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer.
READ THE BLOG NOWCCAM Shirts are Here!
ACCO’s annual September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Shirt campaign runs through September, and beyond!
Our GO GOLD® shirts bear the names of hundreds of fighters: those who survived, those still fighting, and those no longer with us. There will be two versions of the shirts: in honor and in memory. All of these names represent someone’s child, grandchild, brother, sister, cousin or friend. Please join us to raise awareness of these incredible children and their fight against cancer.
GET YOUR SHIRTS
Option 1: Purchase your name block shirt.
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Option 2: Purchase a brand-new CCAM Yard Flag.
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Option 3: Purchase a non-personalized shirt.
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Which shirt is my child’s name on?
So many names were submitted that we had to spread them across 8 “in honor” shirts and 4 “in memory” shirts. Click the spreadsheet button below to find your child’s name and the shirt it appears on. To search within the spreadsheet, press ⌘ + f (Mac) or Ctrl + f (PC) and enter your child’s name.
Remember! Names are in alphabetical order by first name.
- IN HONOR: AA-BE
- IN HONOR: BE-CO
- IN HONOR: CO-GA
- IN HONOR: GA-JE
- IN HONOR: JE-LA
- IN HONOR: LA-MI
- IN HONOR: MI-RY
- IN HONOR: RY-ZO
- IN MEMORY: AA-CH
- IN MEMORY: CH-JO
- IN MEMORY: JO-MY
- IN MEMORY: MY-ZO
Any issues with the Bonfire system, shirt orders or customer service for shirt orders can be directed to support@bonfire.com.
Partner Your Business
Want to get your business involved in the fight for children with cancer? There are plenty of ways! Businesses can host fundraising events, match employee donations, or provide direct grants. We’ll work with you to craft the right kind of partnership for your business. Through these partnerships, ACCO has been able to impact the lives of tens of thousands of children with cancer on active treatment and their families across the U.S. From monetary donations to resource donations, ACCO works with these incredible sponsors to further our mission.
ACCO is honored to have the generous support of Jel Sert, La Roche-Posay, Servier, and many others!
Get started!Awareness is Everything
Knowledge is empowering. Catching early signs of childhood cancer can save a life, and understanding the scientific nature of cancer helps to de-stigmatize it. ACCO provides graphics that you can share during childhood cancer awareness month! Be sure to tag ACCO on Facebook @americanchildhoodcancer, Instagram and Twitter @accorg.
Advocate
Advocacy has always been at the core of ACCO’s mission, since our founding in 1970. We have always been a grassroots organization, amplifying the voices of children, families, and survivors across the nation. There are many ways to lend your voice.
Social Media
Share stories, statistics, and calls to action on social media platforms. ACCO has a large library of ready-to-post graphics that you are free to use!
Lobbying
Advocate for better policies and increased funding for pediatric cancer research by contacting local representatives.
Wear Gold
This September, show your support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by wearing something gold and starting a conversation.
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!
Educate Yourself and Others
Learn about Pediatric Cancer
Supporting childhood cancer families starts with understanding them. ACCO’s digital library is full of resources on childhood cancer, and is accessible to everyone at no charge.
Spread the Word
Educate your friends, family, and colleagues. Visit ACCO’s virtual advocacy center for pre-made social-ready graphics with statistics and more!
Cancer kills more children in the United States than any other disease.
The kids deserve better. Every action, no matter how small, can contribute to the fight against childhood cancer. Together, we can make a significant impact and bring hope to those who need it most. 💛🎗️