Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Events

by Rally Foundation

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to come together to raise awareness and fund critical childhood cancer research.

Throughout the month, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research will host and support events across the country, giving our community countless ways to make a difference. Whether you attend a fundraiser, participate in an awareness campaign, support a local giveback event or advocate for kids fighting cancer, every action helps move research forward.

Check back often as new events are added throughout the month. Explore what's happening nationwide and in your area below.

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National

National Campaigns Throughout September

#GoldStrong

  • This is the universal trademarked hashtag for childhood cancer, and the entire community is invited to use it. Share your support by using #GoldStrong in your social media posts throughout September and all year long.

47 Faces of Rally

  • This campaign honors the 47 children diagnosed with cancer every day. Rally Kids, their families and community supporters share their stories and raise critical funds for childhood cancer research. Read their stories, purchase their T-shirts and stickers, donate to their campaigns and learn how you can get involved. To sign up your child, email Emma@RallyFoundation.org.

#RallyFit 47 Challenge

  • Dedicate your September workouts in honor of the 47 children diagnosed with cancer each day while raising funds for childhood cancer research. To learn more, contact Bryce@RallyFoundation.org.

Rally 4 Quarters 4 Research (4Q4R)

  • Schools can make a meaningful impact during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Rally 4 Quarters 4 Research fundraiser. This simple campaign helps raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Contact Emma@RallyFoundation.org to learn more or sign up.

September 13 — National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day

  • While we celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month all September long, September 13 is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. Help us raise awareness by sharing your story, promoting your fundraiser and using Rally's September social media toolkit. Together, we can shine a light on the 47 children diagnosed with cancer every day.

Washington, D.C. Events

CureFest Schedule

Thursday, September 17

  • Golden Toast from 6-8 p.m. at LiUNA's Headquarters, 9th Floor Veranda, 905 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006.

Friday, September 18

  • Climb the Hill Youth Advocacy Day, hosted by Kids V Cancer. Learn more.
  • CureFest Family Welcome Night from 4-7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza.
  • CureFest Collective for fighters, survivors and siblings ages 13-29 from 6-10 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, D.C.

September 18-19

  • CureFest Tribute Wall Display from 4 p.m. Friday, September 18, to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at Freedom Plaza. Learn more.

Saturday, September 19

  • Rally to the U.S. Capitol beginning at 12:45 p.m. on the National Mall near the Smithsonian Castle.
  • CureFest Meet and Greet from 4-7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza.
  • Night of Golden Lights from 7-9 p.m. at Freedom Plaza.
  • Candlelight Vigil from 9-9:30 p.m. at Freedom Plaza.

Sunday, September 20

  • CureFest Festival from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Theater.

Atlanta Events

August 23

  • Rally Atlanta GoldStrong Fest at Bentley Atlanta, an Asbury Automotive Group dealership, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10995 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

September 14-18 — Lost Mountain Middle School Rally Week

  • Monday: Rally Night at Otter's Chicken. Mention LMMS or Rally, and 15% of qualifying LMMS and Rally purchases will benefit Rally Week.
  • Tuesday: Silent auction from 5-8 p.m.
  • Wednesday: Students collect coins to bring back Friday.
  • Thursday: LMMS Rally Night at West Cobb Dairy Queen from 5-9 p.m. Twenty percent of purchases will be donated to the Rally Week campaign. Family-friendly team trivia begins at 7 p.m.
  • Friday: LMMS Rally Donation Day. Students bring filled donation bags to school, and community donations are also accepted.

September 18

  • Pope High School's Matt Hobby Classic at 7:30 p.m. at 3001 Hembree Road NE, Marietta, GA 30062.
  • North Cobb High School Gold Out Game at 7:30 p.m. at North Cobb High School, 3400 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

September 19

  • Rally Pickleball Classic from 9 a.m. to noon at Painted Pickle, 279 Ottley Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. Reserve your spot.

September 28

  • Rally for Rhea Golf Tournament with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. at Callaway Resort & Gardens, Mountain View Course, 17617 U.S. 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822.

Tennessee Events

#GoldStrong All September Long

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream (September 2)

  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream on Broadway will host a giveback from 4-7 p.m. at 5055 Broadway Place, Nashville, TN 37203.

Jet's Pizza

  • Participating Jet's Pizza locations will be GoldStrong throughout September, with a QR code included in to-go orders so customers can donate to Rally Foundation.

Cigi's Boutique

  • Cigi's Boutique will donate a percentage of sales to Rally Foundation throughout September. Visit 29 E. First St., Cookeville, TN 38501, to shop and support kids fighting cancer.

Jamie's Eats & Sweets

  • Jamie's Eats & Sweets will donate 10% of all sales to Rally Foundation during September. Visit 50 W. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501, to enjoy a treat and support childhood cancer research.

Andrews Cadillac

  • Andrews Cadillac will be GoldStrong all September long and will collect donations for childhood cancer research at 1 Cadillac Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027.

Perenn Bakery

  • Perenn Bakery will host a round-up campaign at two Nashville locations throughout September.

The Parker House

  • The Parker House will display Rally donation information in its store throughout September.

Gulf Coast Events

August 29

  • Rally Gulf Coast GoldStrong Fest from 9 a.m. to noon at 5705 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505.

August 30

  • Stadium Sports Apparel Graffiti Bridge Painting at 8:30 a.m. at N. 17th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32502.
  • Mahjong Fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. at Petit Ami, 196 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32505.

September 1

  • Candlelight Vigil from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida.

September 4

  • Rally Kid Toni's Lemonade Stand at Hyundai of Auburn from 1-3 p.m. at 823 Opelika Road, Auburn, AL 36830.

September 5

  • Peace Out Cancer 5K in memory of Rally Kid Brooks Laney at 7:30 a.m. at 6525 D E. Lovett Road, Milton, FL 32570.

September 6

  • Gold Bows Downtown Pensacola from 3-5 p.m. Meet at the beginning of N. Palafox Street to help hang gold bows with Rally information cards downtown.

September 9

  • City of Gulf Breeze Proclamation at 5:30 p.m. at 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561.

September 10

  • Santa Rosa County Proclamation at 8:30 a.m. at 6495 Caroline St., Milton, FL 32570.
  • Santa Rosa County School District Proclamation at 5:30 p.m. at 6180 Central School Road, Milton, FL.
  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Pizza Party & Raffle for Rally Kid Kinslee from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 7, Pensacola, FL 32503.

September 11

  • Rally Kid Toni's Lemonade Stand at Allen Turner Hyundai from 2-4 p.m. at 6501 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505.

September 13

  • East Pass Coffee Co. Giveback from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at 121 Benning Drive, Destin, FL 32541.

September 14

  • Okaloosa County School District Proclamation at 5 p.m. at 202 Highway 85 N., Niceville, FL 32578.

September 15

  • Okaloosa County Proclamation at 3 p.m. at 202 Highway 85 N., Niceville, FL 32578.

September 18

  • Pensacola Catholic High School GoldStrong Football Game at 7:30 p.m. at 3043 W. Scott St., Pensacola, FL 32505.

September 19

  • Running Wild Giveback from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 3012 E. Cervantes St., Pensacola, FL 32503.

September 22

  • Coffee With a Cop from 8-9:30 a.m. at Studer Family Children's Hospital in the Starfish/Turtle Conference Room, 1 Bubba Watson Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504.
  • Pensacola Fire Department serving a Rally Good Meal from 11 a.m.-noon.
  • Yoga 4A Cure from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Sneaky Tiki Bar, 17 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561.

September 24

  • Escambia County Proclamation at 9 a.m. at 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32505.
  • City of Pensacola Proclamation at 5:30 p.m. at 222 W. Main St., Pensacola, FL 32502.

September 25-26

  • Rally On the Court Pickleball and Tennis Tournament Fundraiser with the City of Fort Walton Beach and USTA Florida at 45 W. Audrey Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Learn more.

West Events

#GoldStrong All September Long

Larry H. Miller Dealerships

  • Participating Larry H. Miller Dealerships across the West will be #GoldStrong this September. Dealerships are located across Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, California and Washington. Visit a participating dealership to learn more and support kids fighting cancer.

Panda Express Online (September 1)

  • Support childhood cancer research by ordering from Panda Express Online and using code 9015658 at checkout so Rally Foundation receives a donation from your order.