September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2021

by | Aug 31, 2021 | Childhood Cancer, Rally Blog, September

This September, we have so many amazing things planned for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We are incredibly excited for you to join us as we raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Keep checking back to see what new events are added.

All Month:

46 Faces of Rally

46 Faces of Rally honors the 46 children who are diagnosed with cancer every school day. The fundraiser is a powerful way for Rally Kids and their families to use their collective voices. Throughout the month, they help raise critical funds for childhood cancer research for each type of cancer that has affected them personally. Read about these Rally Kids now and donate to their fight against childhood cancer.

Georgia-Pacific Clean Up Childhood Cancer

Georgia-Pacific is helping to Clean Up Childhood Cancer. Everyone needs toilet paper, paper towels and paper plates. Starting September 1, GP will give 20% off select Georgia-Pacific items on Amazon. Georgia-Pacific is going to make a donation to help fund childhood cancer. Stay tuned for more details.

DoMyOwn.com

DoMyOwn.com is going gold all month with a roundup campaign. If you have any yard or pest needs, please go to DoMyOwn.com and make your purchases.

#RallyFit for the 46

A peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that kicks off in September. Donate your next 46 days of workouts in honor of the 46 kids diagnosed with cancer every school day. Click here to get fit and help kids fighting cancer.

Roasters

Roasters in Sandy Springs, GA will do a register campaign all month.

#GOLDSTRONG Yard Signs

#GOLDSTRONG Yard Signs are for sale. Click here to buy yard signs.

Buff City Soap Give Back

For the entire month of September, Buff City soap will be selling a Rally soap, and 100% of the proceeds from the Rally soap will be donated to Rally. Click here to see more info about the event.

 

Wednesday, September 1

Governor’s Proclamation Day at 2:30 p.m. at the Georgia State Capitol

Join us as Georgia governor Brian Kemp declares September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Email [email protected] for more information.

Light Your State Gold

Light a candle and post a picture using the # of your state (for example: #lightGAgold, #lightTNgold, #lightFLgold, #lightVAgold).

Pensacola Graffiti Bridge Painting

Time: 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM.

Thursday, September 2

Independence High School Varsity Football Game

4 Quarters 4 Research event in honor of childhood cancer awareness month. Kickoff at 7:00 pm. Email [email protected] for more information.

Thursday, September 7

KVMB in Nashville

Korean Vets Memorial bridge in Nashville will be lit gold.

Tennessee State Capital

Tennessee State Capital will be lit gold.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Game to End Childhood Cancer

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Minor League Baseball Team goes gold to support childhood cancer awareness. First Pitch at 6:35 PM. Email [email protected] for more information.

Friday, September 8

Gus Meyer in Nashville

Gus Meyer in Nashville is giving a portion of sales to Rally.

Monday, September 13

Pensacola Candlelight Vigil at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart

Time: 7:00 PM

Tuesday, September 14

Fight for the 46

Fight for the 46 is a social media push day to fund one grant in one day.

Saturday, September 18

Kendra Scott Childhood Cancer Awareness Giveback Event

20% of purchase will be donated back to Rally
Date/time: Saturday, September 18th 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Kendra Scott Avalon
Click here for event details

Righteous Que in Marietta

Righteous Que in Marietta open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. will donate 10% of the overall day’s sales to Rally.

September 19-23

The Atlanta Airport Lights Canopies Gold

The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is #GOLDSTRONG and is lighting up their canopies gold in honor of children fighting cancer.

Tuesday, September 21

J. Mclaughlin Childhood Cancer Awareness Giveback Event – Nashville

15% of all sales goes to Rally Foundation
Date/ Time: Tuesday, September 21st (all day, store hours: 10-6 PM)
Location: J. Mclaughlin at Hill Center
Click here for event details

Kendra Scott Childhood Cancer Awareness Giveback Event- Nashville

20% of all sales goes to Rally Foundation
Date/time: Tuesday, September 21st (All day, store hours: 10-7 PM)
Location: Kendra Scott at Hill Center
Click here for event details

Thursday, September 23

Golden Toast cocktail reception honoring the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus
Co-chairs

Time: 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Hosted by the Carson Leslie Foundation

Friday, September 24

Childhood Cancer Caucus in Washington, D.C. at 9:30 a.m.

The Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus is led by Rep. Michael McCaul and other members. They will host a public briefing in Washington D.C on the status and policies of childhood cancer.

Climb the Hill in Washington, D.C. (11:30 a.m.)

Elementary, middle, and high school, and college-aged advocates will meet with congressional offices to share their stories and talk about current legislative initiatives.

12th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit

Time: 9 am to 11 am (Estimated)
Hosted by the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus

Climb the Hill Youth Advocacy Day

Time: 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Hosted by Kids v Cancer

CureFest Adult Advocacy Briefing

Time: 1 pm to 4:30 pm

CAC2 Welcome Reception & Awareness Celebration

Time: 5 pm to 7 pm
Hosted by CAC2

Saturday, September 25

​TOUGH2GETHER Against DIPG/DMG Breakfast at the JW Marriott

Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
Hosted by #TOUGH2GETHER

Rally to the Capitol on the National Mall

Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Hosted by the Rally Foundation

​CureFest Meet and Greet at Freedom Plaza

Time: 5 pm to 7 pm

​CureFest Night of Golden Lights at Freedom Plaza

Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm

​CureFest Candlelight Vigil at Freedom Plaza

Time: 8:30 pm to 9 pm

Rally Young Professionals Nashville

Nashville Young Professionals brewery event in honor of childhood cancer awareness month. Email [email protected] for more information.

Sunday, September 26

Hope, Healing and Heaven: A message from Pastor Bishop at the JW Marriott

Time: 9 am to 10 am
Hosted by #TOUGH2GETHER

CureFest Festival at the National Sylvan Theater near the Washington Monument

Performances, Speeches and Tributes
Time: 11 am to 12:15 pm

Childhood Cancer Shoe Memorial Ceremony

Time: 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
Hosted by the 1Voice Foundation

September 26-30

The King and Queen Buildings at Concourse Office Park in Atlanta

The King and Queen Buildings at Concourse Office Park in Atlanta will be lit gold in honor of childhood cancer awareness.

September 28

Yoga for a Cure benefiting Rally Foundation Hosted by: Yoga Abode

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 28 at 6:30pm
Location: Sneaky Tiki Bar, Pensacola Beach
What: Sunset yoga class led by certified yoga instructor, Donna Dickey.
For more information, visit iamabode.com

We will keep updating this blog so check back throughout the month to find even more ways to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Also details for most of these events can be found on Rally’s FACEBOOK page.

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