…an increased focus on awareness has lead to an increase in government designated research funds.
The following City & Towns have made proclamations for Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month:
The White House, United States of America
State of New York
City of Rochester
City of Canandaigua
City of Hornell
County of Monroe
Town of Brighton
Town of Gates
Town of Greece
Town of Henrietta
Town of Penfield
Town of Pittsford
Town of Webster
Village of Holley
The following buildings & businesses in Rochester will light up GOLD to raise awareness:
Whole Month:
Larry Masci Electric
9/2:
Niagara Falls
9/17 - 9/23:
Tower 280 at Midtown
Legacy Tower
One East Avenue
The Metropolitan
3 City Center
Rochester City Hall
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
The Nathaniel
4M
Henrietta Town Hall (gold ribbons)
2023 Participants:
58 Main BBQ & Brew: Memphis Mac and Cheese (includes beef brisket, and pulled pork)
BTB Wood Fired Pizza Bar & Grill: Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Bacon, topped with ranch drizzle.
McColley’s: $1 from every mac & cheese dish ordered will be donated (traditional mac & cheese, kids mac & cheese, weekly specialty mac & cheese featured by their Chef)
Ms. Linzy’s Mac-N-Cheese: Various options of delicious mac & cheese. Follow her on Facebook to find out where she’ll be set up next!
Pittsford Pub: Firecracker Shrimp Mac n’ Cheese
Pub 235: White Truffle Mac & Cheese AND Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
The Gatehouse Cafe: Wood Fired Mac And Goat Cheese
The Tap It Bar & Grill: Brisket Mac & Cheese
Texas BBQ Joint: The Golden Outlaw (Based upon our signature Outlaw Potato, the "Golden Outlaw" will consist of a 1 lb. potato, filled with butter and a light layer of cheese, topped with our homemade macaroni and cheese, and finished with a doll-up of bacon and sour cream)
Waffles R Wild: Mega Mac & Cheese (Hand Breaded Tenders Smothered in sauce over homemade creamy Mac & Cheese)
Riley Joy Shines a Light!
We are again partnering with our talented Friend Sara from Riley Joy Candle Co. for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. New this year, there will be TWO scents available to choose from. Proceeds from the candle sales will be donated to C.U.R.E.
The past two years have generated over $1,000 in donations to C.U.R.E. to help us in our mission of supporting local families - all in memory of sweet Riley Joy. We are humbled to partner with Sara and Riley Joy Candle Co!
Ridge Donuts is offering a specialty donut in honor of local kiddos battling. It will be offered from September 13th - 17th: a strawberry headlight with white cream on top with rainbow sprinkles and the frosted animal cookie
Screenprinting by Bauers is at it again!
Our Friends at Screenprinting by Bauers are again partnering with us to help spread awareness! Designs from the past 3 years are included on the order site. A portion of each sale will be donated to C.U.R.E.!
Untamed Nutrition Rochester will donate $1 from every Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell specialty tea ordered during the month of September. The teas are watermelon and pineapple flavored. Untamed Nutrition Rochester will also be matching donations up to $500!
Shelly’s Sweet Shoppe will be selling these special sprinkle cookies during the month of September. Proceeds from all sales will be donated to C.U.R.E.!
Sew Pieceful Designs is offering an exclusive Childhood Cancer Awareness Comfort Cover! Snuggle up with this super soft blanket AND a portion of each sale will be donated to C.U.R.E.! Click here to shop!
Add a donation sticker to your Instagram story!
To share a photo or video to your story using the Instagram app:
Tap the camera in the top left of your screen or swipe right from anywhere in Feed.
Take a photo or record a video. To choose a photo or video from your phone’s library or gallery, swipe up anywhere on the screen.
Go to stickers and find the donation sticker and add it to your photo or video.
Search and select C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association (@curekidscancer_).
When you’re ready to share, tap Your Story in the bottom left.
Add the story to your highlights so it will stay there all month long!
To add a fundraiser to a post, add your picture and caption as normal. Just before you share, click “Add Fundraiser” which is located just beneath the location. Search for “C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association” (@curekidscancer_), set a goal, and post as normal!
Our friends from CURE Bears for Hope and Love contacted Solving Kids Cancer to get gold shoelaces sent to our office. We have LOTS of gold shoelaces to distribute to help raise awareness during September (and all year long!). Please contact the office or stop in to pick yours up today!
Purchase your Childhood Cancer Awareness Lawn Sign today.
Limited quantity available. $15 each. Available for pick up at our office (200 Westfall Road) upon purchase.
Embrace Awareness
Wear your support on your sleeve (literally!) with our beautiful C.U.R.E. bracelets! Available for purchase and immediate pick up at our office (200 Westfall Road, 14616)
We have 6 inch and 12 inch removable vinyl window decals to help raise awareness. Hang them in your business or salon window to help us spread awareness! Email to claim your sticker before they’re gone! Email
5k a Day with Undersheriff Brown
Undersheriff Brown will, once again, be running a 5k a day during the month of September in honor of a child who has battled or is battling childhood cancer. Follow him on Twitter as he highlights one local child daily.
Keep a look out for our billboards!
Located on 490 West before the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Bridge!
Are you hosting your own Fundraiser?
Contact us so we can help, spread the word and come out!
Take photos of your town going GOLD or RED and share them on the C.U.R.E. Facebook Page or Instagram #CUREAwareness2022 (tag us!).
Wear gold or red throughout the month! You can purchase an awareness ribbon to wear on your clothes here or here.
Share your story! We are in search of childhood cancer or sickle cell advocates to share their story on our social media during September. Contact Michelle to schedule!
Donate blood! Sickle Cell patients and cancer patients need frequent blood transfusions.
Purchase and sport our C.U.R.E. gear and wear it around town!
Chalk your walk! It’s still nice outside and people are active! write messages of hope on your driveway to spread awareness!
SHARE the facts and posts we post on our social media accounts with your network.