Welcome to Shine for a Cure!

Shine for a Cure is a national awareness and peer-to-peer fundraising movement powered by Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation, the parent foundation behind The Truth 365, CureFest, and Dance Hope Cure.

In the United States, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children, yet research to find safer, less toxic treatments remains severely underfunded. Shine for a Cure changes that conversation by building a movement around hope, inspiration, and positive action. Instead of focusing solely on the darkness of disease, we put the spotlight on the Stars—the everyday individuals, families, athletes, artists, businesses, and community leaders who stand up for children fighting for their lives.

A Movement for Everyone

While our Founding Youth Ambassadors are kicking off our launch on social media, Shine for a Cure is a multi-generational, year-round movement open to supporters of all ages. You can participate on your own, with your family, or by rallying your local business, school, or organization to stand with us.

How You Can Shine:

Support a Star: Make a direct donation today to fuel breakthrough medical research and support families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis.

Become a Star: Click the "Become a Fundraiser" (or "Become a Star") button to join our team as an ambassador and create your own personal fundraising page in under two minutes.

Bring it to Your Community: Host a Gold-Out game with your sports team, run a fundraiser at your business or workplace, or organize a giving day at your school.

Shine on Social: Share campaign graphics, tag your friends, and help us spread awareness throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and all year long.

Every Star matters. Every donation matters. Thank you for standing up for kids fighting cancer and helping us shine a bright light on a cure.

Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

Shine for a Cure

Become a Star and Shine a Light on Childhood Cancer!

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