2018 National Awareness Tree Event

THE 2018 GO GOLD NATIONAL AWARENESS TREE

The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) has honored and commemorated thousands of children since the year 2000, who have had their lives turned upside down by childhood cancer. Each year, our over 20-foot-tall tree is decorated with thousands of gold ribbons, each ribbon bearing the name of a child who has been affected by childhood cancer.

Order your ribbon today and join us as we Light Up the Holidays with Hope. Ribbons ordered after Monday, December 3rd, may not be added to the tree in Newport Beach, but are handmade and sent to families after the holidays.

Click HERE or on the gold button below.

1. Add the child’s name, age, state and option tribute

2. Complete your purchase.

View the 2018 Awareness Tree Tributes HERE

THE 2018 NATIONAL AWARENESS TREE EVENT

Thanks to The City of Newport Beach and its Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to share that this year the tree will stand tall again at the Marina Park in Newport Beach, CA, for anyone who is able to visit! The 2018 National Childhood Cancer Awareness Tree will again be a part of the 109th Newport Beach, California Holiday Boat Parade taking place on Wednesday, December 19th to Sunday, December 23rd. The National Awareness Tree will once again “Light Up the Holidays with Hope” and will adorn thousands of gold ribbons, each ribbon bearing the name, age, and state of a child who has been diagnosed with cancer.

FIREWORKS

On the opening night of the parade on Wednesday, December 19 at approximately 6:15 pm, a special opening fireworks display will take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade. Then, on the final night of the parade, Sunday, December 23rd, a special fireworks display will close out the parade from the Balboa Pier. Beginning at approximately 9:00 pm, the fireworks will be visible from all around the harbor.

2018 NATIONAL AWARENESS TREE EVENT AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Travel Arrangements

For those coming in from out of town, the closest airport is John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA): Click Here to learn more.

More information about Newport Beach and Marina Park:

HONORING A CHILD OR TEEN WITH A GOLD RIBBON

Help ACCO honor children and teens that are fighting or have fought childhood cancer this holiday season with a Gold Ribbon placed on the 2018 Go Gold® National Awareness Tree.

ORDER YOUR 2018 NATIONAL AWARENESS TREE GOLD RIBBON