Join the Fight
Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children in the U.S. In fact, despite major treatment advances over the past five decades, it is responsible for more child deaths than all other diseases combined. Each September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month shines a spotlight on this devastating disease and honors the children and families affected by it.
At Phoenix Children’s, this important month brings our community together in support of our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, which treats most of the children diagnosed with cancer in Arizona. Your generosity makes it possible not only for thousands of Arizona children to receive lifesaving care and compassionate support, but also for Phoenix Children’s to invest in research that has the potential to save even more lives.
About Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
What is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about pediatric cancer, honoring and supporting children and families affected by it, and raising funds for critical research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.
How did Childhood Cancer Awareness Month get started?
In 2012, President Barack Obama proclaimed September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, calling for a renewed commitment to fighting pediatric cancer.
What color represents childhood cancer awareness?
The color gold represents childhood cancer awareness. As a symbol of a precious metal of great worth, a gold ribbon reminds us how precious and valuable our children are. It’s a fantastic way to raise awareness and showcase your support for childhood cancer research.
Childhood Cancer by the Numbers
Nationwide
- Approximately 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year.
- In 2026, about 1,800 children and adolescents in the U.S. are expected to die from cancer.
- Less than 4% of National Cancer Institute research funding is allocated specifically to childhood cancers.
At Phoenix Children’s
- In 2025, almost 5,000 children were treated at Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer for Blood Disorders, including 402 newly diagnosed with cancer.
- Phoenix Children’s is home to over 100 active clinical trials of pediatric cancer treatments.
Stories of Hope and Healing
This September, your gift to Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders will be matched, up to $50,000, thanks to our generous friends at Sundt Construction. That means your gift will go twice as far for children and families facing some of the toughest moments of their lives.
