September is childhood cancer awareness month, and there are so many ways to get involved! Whether you buy an awareness shirt, join our advocacy movement, share crucial statistics on social, or donate directly, you’re helping kids with cancer across the United States!
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 c
ancer 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.
In the U.S., childhood cancer receives far less attention and funding compared to adult cancer. In 2017, only two states funded childhood cancer research. In response to this disparity, the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) created our What About Kids State Research Initiative. In 2018, Kentucky became ACCO’s first state to sign childhood cancer legislation into law, with an associated $5 million appropriation for the biennium.
Since 2018, ACCO has worked to secure more than $100 million in state funding for childhood cancer research, with seven states (PA, NJ, MD, NE, VA, NY, KY) are investing in the fight against this disease. States play a critical role in overcoming the national disparity between adult and childhood cancer research and treatment, and these states are rising to that challenge.
Since none of these state research funds go to ACCO, we are dependent upon the donations of individuals to continue this transformative work which brings hope for new treatments and cures for children with cancer.
Your support is crucial to expanding this initiative nationwide and ensuring every state contributes to the fight against childhood cancer. Help us bring hope, new treatments, and ultimately cures for children battling this devastating disease. Donate now to support ACCO’s mission and make a difference in the lives of countless children.
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Donations like yours keep ACCO’s mission afloat. Donations like yours are how we bring free resources to thousands of families every year and secure research funding for better treatments. Donations like yours bridge the gap between what has been achieved and what still needs to be done. Our goal is to secure state-based childhood cancer research funding in 25 states by 2030, and every single donation brings us closer.
Join Us at the What About Kids Symposium!
Together, we’ll unveil the latest breakthroughs, explore legislative avenues for increased state childhood cancer research funding, and foster crucial collaborations. Thanks to the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund, together we’re paving the way for better care and cures for our children.
It’s Easy to GO GOLD® By Supporting Kids with Cancer!
September is the perfect time to support the cause and we’re so happy you’re here!
Whether you donate directly, host a fundraiser, advocate for the cause or purchase a CCAM shirt, you’re supporting kids with cancer. Learn more by reading our blog today.
READ THE BLOGCCAM 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 four “in honor” shirts and two “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 firstname.
- IN HONOR: A-C
- IN HONOR: C-J
- IN HONOR: J-N
- IN HONOR: N-Z
- IN MEMORY: A-J
- IN MEMORY: J-Z
Any issues with the Bonfire system can be directed to support@bonfire.com.
It’s Never Too Late to GO GOLD®!
A significant portion of ACCO’s funding comes from small fundraisers. Your bake sale or pajama party could make a real difference in the lives of children! If you’ve never run a fundraiser before, don’t worry. ACCO is happy to provide guidance, print materials, and swag like stickers and bracelets. Plus, we’ll take care of all the administrative paperwork.
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. 💛🎗️