Do you want to help kids who are fighting cancer? You can! This toolkit will help you create your very own fundraiser and join “Going Gold with PCRF” to make a real difference.
First, find a grown-up to be your helper. Then keep scrolling and let’s get started!
What Does “Going Gold with PCRF” Mean?
Every kind of cancer has its own color. For childhood cancer, the color is GOLD — because kids are as precious as gold!
Every September, people all over the world take part in Going Gold with PCRF to show kids with cancer that they care. They wear gold ribbons, light up buildings in gold, and raise money to help find cures. When you join Going Gold with PCRF, you join thousands of people cheering on kids who are being brave and strong.
Where Your Money Goes
The money you raise goes to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation — PCRF for short. Since 1982, PCRF has helped:
Find better medicines
Scientists find better, gentler medicines for kids.
Reach every kid
Make sure every kid can get the care they need.
Support families
Support kids and families, even after treatment is over.
More than 41 kids in the United States find out they have cancer every single day. Your fundraiser helps them get better and grow up healthy.
Pick Your Fundraiser
Choose the idea that sounds the most fun to you — or dream up your own!
Snack Stand
Set up a stand and give what you earn to help kids with cancer.
Bracelet & Craft Sale
Make bracelets, art, or crafts in gold colors and sell them.
Bake Sale
Sell cookies, cupcakes, and treats with a grown-up’s help.
Read-a-Thon
Ask people to pledge a few cents for every page or book you read.
41 for 41 Challenge
Do 41 minutes of a sport or activity for the 41 kids diagnosed every day.
Birthday for a Cause
Ask for donations instead of presents at your next party.
Got your own idea? Go for it! An art show, talent show, or game night can all be part of Going Gold with PCRF.
Set Your Goal
How much would you like to raise? Tap a goal to aim for. Remember: every single dollar helps, so even a little bit of gold makes a big difference!
No matter how much you raise, your gold helps pay for research, helps families, and cheers on kids who are fighting cancer.
Tell Your Story
People love to help when they know WHY you care. So tell your story! Fill in the blanks to start:
Think about these questions to help tell your story:
- Why do you want to help kids with cancer?
- What do you want other people to know?
- How will you feel when you reach your goal?
Spread the Word
The more people who know about your fundraiser, the more kids you can help! With a grown-up’s help, you can:
Tell your family and friends in person.
Ask a grown-up to share your fundraiser online.
Make bright, colorful posters and flyers — with gold, of course!
Say thank you to everyone who helps you.
Every kid who takes part receives a pair of gold shoelaces to wear!
Lace up. Take a step. Change a kid’s story.
Lace them up to show that you’re taking real steps toward advancing childhood cancer solutions. When your friends and classmates see your gold laces, they’ll know it’s cool to support Going Gold with PCRF too.
We’d love to see you rocking your gold laces! Ask a grown-up to send us a picture of you wearing them so we can share it with our community and give you a shoutout for your amazing contribution.
Your Going Gold with PCRF Checklist
Tick each one off as you go.
Rather Help Another Way?
No problem! You can post on social media or send us a photo to help spread the word. We have made easy-to-download frames, which can be applied to any photo. Or you can take a picture of yourself with a sign that says why you are going gold this September!
Please have a parent post and tag PCRF-kids. Anything you can do to help spread awareness is very helpful.