September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on the realities children with critical illnesses and their families face every day. Each September, communities around the world unite behind the gold ribbon to raise awareness, inspire action, and show affected families that they are not alone. The gold ribbon symbolizes hope for children with critical illnesses. 

Each year, an estimated 280,000 children and adolescents worldwide receive a cancer diagnosis. This is a staggering number that highlights the scale of the challenge.

For children navigating the challenges of cancer, moments of hope and joy are just as important as medical care. Through wish experiences, supporters like you make it possible to give these children and their loved ones time to find relief from daily challenges. This is to create lasting memories, and look forward to the future.

What is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month takes place every year to bring attention to the impact of cancer on children and their families. During this month, organizations, communities, and individuals join together to highlight the urgent need for research, support and better treatments. 

Beyond raising awareness, the month encourages people to help children with critical illnesses. This is possible through fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy. In this way, families receive not only medical care but also improved well-being through wish experiences.

Why Childhood Cancer Awareness Month matters

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that childhood cancer affects not only children but entire families. Awareness brings visibility to the emotional, social, and financial challenges these families face. This campaign also sparks community support, helping families feel less isolated during an uncertain journey. 

By drawing attention to these realities, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month encourages action, from funding research to supporting organizations like Make-A-Wish^Ⓡ. We provide hope and meaningful experiences. Every voice raised during September contributes to a stronger network of care and compassion.

Attention for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is marked with gold. Buildings, monuments, and landmarks all over the world are illuminated in gold light to spark conversations and spread awareness. 

Communities organize charity runs, school events, and local fundraisers to show support. Families and supporters wear gold ribbons to stand in solidarity, reminding others of the importance of the cause. 

For organizations like Make-A-Wish, this month is also a time to highlight the power of wishes, showing how a single experience brings joy and connection in the middle of treatment.

Make-A-Wish and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Make-A-Wish plays a vital role in raising awareness for children facing cancer, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Make-A-Wish does this by sharing powerful stories of children whose wishes have been granted. 

These stories highlight not only the challenges of living with cancer, but also the moments of joy, hope, and connection that a wish creates. By strengthening these voices, Make-A-Wish shows the world that support extends beyond medicine. This includes the strength of community and the belief in brighter days ahead. 

Make-a-Wish also partners with volunteers and donors, to spread the message to encourage action. Every wish granted reminds families that they are supported. With this message, our organization make a lasting difference.

How Make-A-Wish supports children with cancer

For children facing cancer, every day feels unpredictable. Make-A-Wish steps in to give them something certain to look forward to: their wish. A wish is more than a single event. It is a process that begins with listening to the child’s hopes, then carefully planning an experience that feels personal and meaningful. 

Whether it’s meeting a favorite hero, exploring a new place, or enjoying a special activity with family, a wish creates positive memories that last long after treatments. 

How do you support Make-A-Wish during this month and afterwards?

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, your actions make a difference. Start a fundraiser, make a personal donation, or give your time as a volunteer. Share stories of wishes with your friends, family or community also helps spread awareness and keeps the gold ribbon visible. By getting involved, you help create life-changing wish experiences for children with cancer and give families moments of joy they will always remember. Join us this September. Donate, volunteer, or start your own fundraiser, and help bring more wishes to life. Do you have questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us.