#GoGold
for September
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
#GoGold to help lighten the load for children with cancer and their families.
The gold ribbon is the international symbol of childhood cancer awareness.
Every September, we ask communities, creches, workplaces and businesses across Ireland to #GoGold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
By wearing gold, fundraising, sharing stories and showing your support, you’re helping to shine a light on childhood cancer and the challenges families face.
Every conversation started, every ribbon worn and every euro raised helps Childhood Cancer Ireland continue providing vital practical, emotional and social support to families when they need it most.
However you choose to #GoGold, you’ll be helping to lighten the load.
Make a Donation
Not everyone can organise an event, but everyone can make a difference.
A one-off or regular donation helps us to provide practical, emotional and social support to children with cancer, survivors and their families across Ireland.
Every contribution, no matter the amount, has an impact.
Community #GoGold
How to #GoGold for you & your community
No matter how much time you have or how you’d like to get involved, there’s a way for everyone to #GoGold.
Wear a Gold Ribbon Pin
Every ribbon worn helps make childhood cancer more visible.
Why not take a box of ribbons to sell in your workplace or local shops?
Host a Coffee Morning
Bring friends, family, neighbours or colleagues together over a cup of coffee and some treats while raising vital funds for Childhood Cancer Ireland.
Organise Your Own Event or Challenge
Challenge yourself to something new or hold your own event – host a quiz night or arrange a bake sale.
Hold a #GoGold Day
Ask your children’s school or sports club to choose a day during September where everyone wears gold or yellow to show their support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Other ways to Go Gold
Small actions shared across your community and online can help more people understand the realities of childhood cancer and the challenges families face.
Throughout September you can:
- Change your profile picture to a Gold Ribbon or Childhood Cancer Awareness image.
- Share your family's story or explain why you're supporting the campaign.
- Share our social media posts, videos and podcast episodes to help spread awareness.
- Follow Childhood Cancer Ireland throughout September for campaign updates, events, stories and ways to get involved.
Light it up Gold Walk
Every year, we gather for a very special walk, filled with love, remembrance, and light. Families whose children are in treatment, survivors who inspire us with their strength, and those walking in memory of beloved children, all come together as one.
This year our candlelit walk will take place in Maynooth, Co. Kildare on Saturday 12th September 2026 from 6.30pm, bringing families and the community together in solidarity and to shine a light on living with and beyond childhood cancer.
For Businesses & Corporate Partners
Your business can play an important role in helping us raise awareness and support families affected by childhood cancer.
By joining the #GoGold campaign, you’ll be demonstrating your commitment to your community while bringing staff, customers and partners together behind an important cause.
Light It Up Gold
Light your office, building, landmark or local venue up gold during September and help shine a light on childhood cancer.
Share photos across your social media channels and encourage others to do the same to spread awareness even further.
Hold a #GoGold Day
Bring your team together by hosting a #GoGold Day in your workplace. Encourage staff to wear gold or yellow, organise a coffee morning, bake sale or raffle, or take on a fun team challenge to raise awareness and funds.
It’s a great opportunity to boost team spirit, engage employees and make a meaningful difference for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Sponsor the Campaign
Support the #GoGold campaign through sponsorship or corporate fundraising and help Childhood Cancer Ireland continue providing vital practical, emotional and social support to children, young people and families across Ireland.
Turn Your Brand Gold
Show your support by changing your company logo, website or social media branding to gold throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a simple but powerful way to show your support, start conversations and encourage your customers, clients and followers to learn more about childhood cancer.
Don’t forget to tell people why you’ve gone gold and invite them to join the campaign by sharing your posts and tagging Childhood Cancer Ireland.
For Creches, Pre-schools & Schools
More Precious Than Gold
Our More Precious Than Gold campaign gives crèches, preschools and childcare settings a fun and meaningful way to take part in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Through simple activities and fundraising, even our youngest supporters can help make a difference.
Hold a #GoGold Day
Ask your child’s school to choose a day during September where everyone wears gold or yellow to show their support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.