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Professional Wrestler Zach Gowen Goes Gold 4 Pediatric Cancer Awareness

Zach Gowen, the world’s only one-legged professional wrestler, will be supporting Go4theGoal Foundation during his matches in September, which is pediatric cancer awareness month. He will be wearing special gold gear in his matches, including custom-made shorts with the Go4theGoal emblem on them. “I’m beyond excited to partner with Go4theGoal in bringing hope for kids who have cancer as well as their families,” Gowen said. “It’s a family disease and it takes a community to bring relief.” Pediatric cancer is a cause close to Gowen's heart; as a child, he was diagnosed with a bone

Go4theGoal, Kula for Karma, and Chef Hunter Zampa Announce Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez as Judge for the Kids Cook Off Benefitting Pediatric Cancer

At the upcoming Go4theGoal Kids Cook Off, contestants will have the opportunity to have their culinary creations judged by one of the most recognizable chefs in the country - Aarón Sánchez. “We are thrilled with the outpouring of support we have received for this event and couldn’t be more excited to have chef Aarón Sánchez as one of our judges,” said Beth Stefanacci, Executive Director of Go4theGoal, “We are grateful for this partnership and the awareness a judge of his caliber will bring to this important cause.”  Go4theGoal’s first Cook Off event, in partnership with Kula for Karma

Go4theGoal Foundation's Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer Campaign Raises Awareness and Support for Patients Across the Country

Now in it’s third season, Go4theGoal’s Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer® campaign has spread awareness for children with cancer across the United States.  Teams, as well as entire communities, have bought and sold Go4theGoal’s gold shoelaces in order to rally behind children battling cancer.  “It feels pretty good to know that people care about the cause and that they want to make a difference,” said a young cancer survivor, whose entire town bought laces to support him when he was newly diagnosed.  Many fall teams, of all levels including collegiate and professional, have already committed to

Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation Awards $100,000 Research Grant to Dr. Scott Diede at Seattle Children's Research Institute

Go4theGoal is proud to support the research of Dr. Scott Diede at Seattle Children’s Research Institute in his study, “The Role of Aberrant DNA Methylation in Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma.”  With this grant, Go4theGoal has given nearly $1,000,000 towards research across the country since its inception in 2007. Childhood rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue malignant tumor, affects 4.5 out of one million children in the U.S., and 50 percent of those cases occur in the first decade of life, according to the National Cancer Institute. “We are proud to support Dr. Diede’s research on exploring

Go4theGoal Funds Renovation of Two Pediatric Oncology Comfort Care Suites at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

Together with funds raised from Richard’s Run 5K San Francisco in September 2010 and funds raised privately, Go4theGoal Foundation has funded renovations to two Comfort Care Suites at University of California, San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital . Comfy sleeper-sofas, cheerful wall murals and furnishings now adorn these family-friendly, private rooms, which are reserved for pediatric oncology patients and their families at different critical points during the various stages of illness, including end-of-life care. “With help from Go4TheGoal,

Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation Announces Partnership with New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)

NJEA members will participate in Go4theGoal's National Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day on September 27thSeptember is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Go4theGoal Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). According to Ed Richardson, NJEA Human Resources Manager, “The fight against cancer is all too real in the lives of so many New Jerseyans, and that struggle can be even more difficult when the victim is a child.  That’s why NJEA has partnered with Go4theGoal , a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey,

Kara's Cupcakes of San Francisco Whips Up a Special Cupcake for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month & Go4theGoal

“Chocolatey Chocolate Chip” cupcakes go on sale on September 15 at all six Kara's Cupcake locationsSeptember is National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Kara’s Cupcakes has partnered with Go4theGoal Foundation to help make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Kara's Cupcakes will begin promoting their new special cupcake flavor, "Chocolatey Chocolate Chip", in proud support of National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Go4theGoal Foundation in all six San Francisco Bay Area bakeries  September 15th-30th. This special

Go4theGoal's 2nd Annual Richard's Run/Walk 5K Bellevue, WA set for Saturday Sept. 29th

Proceeds to support the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Seattle Children's HospitalLace up your sneakers for the 2ndAnnual Richard’s Run/Walk 5K Bellevue. On Saturday, September 29, 2012 beginning at 8:30 AM, joggers, walkers and strollers of every age will rock Medina, WA with the energy to stomp out childhood cancers and raise funds for Go4theGoal Foundation’s support of the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The Start of the USATF Certified race is located at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 Northeast 12th Street, Medina, WA 98039.  The Finish Line will be at Medina

Go4theGoal Funds Bereavement Program for Pediatric Oncology Unit at Children's Hospital, University of Illinois

Go4theGoal Foundation announced funding of the first pediatric cancer Bereavement Program at Children’s Hospital University of Illinois, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. The Bereavement Program will enable the hospital staff to provide families with many resources that will help support them during the most difficult time in their lives. “When we lose a child to cancer, it is heartbreaking for the entire family and for everyone on our team who cared for the child,” said Margaret Szabo, MSW, LSW Pediatric Oncology Social Worker. “Our new Bereavement Program

Philly's PECO Building's Crown Lights Runs Go4theGoal's National Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day Message 9/22-24

9/27...One Day, One Dollar, One Goal...Curing Pediatric CancerChildhood Cancer Awareness Month is September and Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation has found yet another creative way to help raise awareness for children who are battling cancer. On September 4-6 and 22-24, the scrolling marquee atop PECO’s Main Office Building in Philadelphia – also known as the PECO Crown Lights – will scroll Go4theGoal’s National Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day message, “One Day, One Dollar, One Goal…Curing Pediatric Cancer” in recognition of its September 27thNational Dress 4 Pediatric Cancer Day (

PHILADELPHIA’S BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE LIGHTS IN GOLD SEPT 24-30 FOR GO4THEGOAL FOUNDATION

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is September and Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation as found a creative way to help raise awareness for children who are battling cancer. “Gold is the color dedicated to pediatric cancer, and I really wanted to find a way to raise awareness for kids who have cancer,” said 12-year old A.J.Mattia, G4G team member and cancer survivor. “My mom and I drive over the bridge when I go back and forth to the hospital for my treatments, so I contacted the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and put in a request for them to light the Ben Franklin Bridge in gold

PHILADELPHIA UNION will Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer w/Go4theGoal Sept. 20th at PPL Park

For the second consecutive year, Major League Soccer team Philadelphia Union have chosen Go4theGoal Foundation (G4G) as its lead charity on Pediatric Cancer Awareness Night at PPL Park on September 20th.   As part of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Night, the Union players will join Go4theGoal’s Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer campaign by wearing G4G gold shoelaces. The game, vs. DC United begins at 8:00 PM. Go4theGoal has secured 150 tickets to the match, proceeds which will benefit children affected by cancer in the Philadelphia area. Tickets are $30.00 for adults; $25.00 for students and

BELL’S BODIES FITNESS to hold Boot Camp & Health Fair to Support Kids with Cancer

Proceeds to benefit Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer FoundationOn September 15th, Bell’s Bodies Fitness of Haddonfield, New Jersey will hold their signature Boot Camp and Health Fair at their new location at 114 Ellis Street, Haddonfield, New Jersey. Tickets are $20.00, and all proceeds will benefit New Jersey-based Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Call (856) 287-9340 now or register online  for Early Bird Registration. Same-day registration will begin at 7:30 AM; Boot Camp will begin promptly

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