I requested a badge, where is it? Did you email it to me?
We aren't able to email every person who requests a badge when they are finished. All badges are put in an online gallery for you to download as needed. If you are looking for your child's badge please check at the following links:
Wasn't this page called "The Go Gold Project"?
Yes, that was our name between 2013 and 2016. Unfortunately one of the childhood cancer non-profits trademarked the term "go gold" and therefore we can no longer use it.
Who can request a custom badge?
Any parent or guardian of a child or young adult who is currently diagnosed or was previously diagnosed with cancer can request a custom badge for their child or young adult.
What kind of picture should I use?
Send a clear, large, high resolution photo in jpg, jpeg or png format. Make sure there is no one else in the photo and there is plenty of space around your child's face. If you didn't take the photo yourself, be sure to get permission from the photographer to use your child's photo in this way. Respect their copyright and ask them before submitting their photo. The badges are formatted for use on social media, and are sized 1200px by 1200px at 72dpi in RGB color. They are not set up correctly for printing.
My child has been in remission for a long time can I still request a badge?
Yes! It doesn't matter how long your child has been in remission. We would love to make a badge for you.
My child passed away can I still request a badge?
Absolutely. We are honored to make a badge for you.
Do I need to use a current picture of my child?
You can submit any picture of your child you want. Whether it is from before they were diagnosed, during their treatment or years into remission. Just pick your favorite!
I'm having a problem with the request a badge form... help!
Sorry about that! We have a huge volume of requests. If the form won't load on the page, try this link. You can also email me at [email protected]
Are you really doing this all by yourself?
No, thank goodness! This year I have the help of another momcologist with design experience. I'm ever so grateful to have her because that means we can do twice the amount of badges!
Are you a non-profit organization?
Um, no. Nobody is paying us and we aren't receiving compensation of any kind. We're a completely volunteer, heart-driven, cancer-parent-run, trying-to-make-a-small-difference-for-cancer kids... "organization". How's that for official?
I think this is really cool and I want to support you somehow!
Sweet! We would love it if you could send a donation to St. Baldrick's or CureSearch to help fund more research for childhood cancer treatments.
Seriously, though, I want to do more!
Here are some ideas:
We aren't able to email every person who requests a badge when they are finished. All badges are put in an online gallery for you to download as needed. If you are looking for your child's badge please check at the following links:
- 2017 ONWARD: Grouped by cancer child's last name, click here.
- PREVIOUS YEARS: ALL Memorial Gold Ribbon requests, click here.
- PREVIOUS YEARS: ALL Regular Gold Ribbon requests, click here.
Wasn't this page called "The Go Gold Project"?
Yes, that was our name between 2013 and 2016. Unfortunately one of the childhood cancer non-profits trademarked the term "go gold" and therefore we can no longer use it.
Who can request a custom badge?
Any parent or guardian of a child or young adult who is currently diagnosed or was previously diagnosed with cancer can request a custom badge for their child or young adult.
What kind of picture should I use?
Send a clear, large, high resolution photo in jpg, jpeg or png format. Make sure there is no one else in the photo and there is plenty of space around your child's face. If you didn't take the photo yourself, be sure to get permission from the photographer to use your child's photo in this way. Respect their copyright and ask them before submitting their photo. The badges are formatted for use on social media, and are sized 1200px by 1200px at 72dpi in RGB color. They are not set up correctly for printing.
My child has been in remission for a long time can I still request a badge?
Yes! It doesn't matter how long your child has been in remission. We would love to make a badge for you.
My child passed away can I still request a badge?
Absolutely. We are honored to make a badge for you.
Do I need to use a current picture of my child?
You can submit any picture of your child you want. Whether it is from before they were diagnosed, during their treatment or years into remission. Just pick your favorite!
I'm having a problem with the request a badge form... help!
Sorry about that! We have a huge volume of requests. If the form won't load on the page, try this link. You can also email me at [email protected]
Are you really doing this all by yourself?
No, thank goodness! This year I have the help of another momcologist with design experience. I'm ever so grateful to have her because that means we can do twice the amount of badges!
Are you a non-profit organization?
Um, no. Nobody is paying us and we aren't receiving compensation of any kind. We're a completely volunteer, heart-driven, cancer-parent-run, trying-to-make-a-small-difference-for-cancer kids... "organization". How's that for official?
I think this is really cool and I want to support you somehow!
Sweet! We would love it if you could send a donation to St. Baldrick's or CureSearch to help fund more research for childhood cancer treatments.
Seriously, though, I want to do more!
Here are some ideas:
- Change your social media profile photo for the entire month of September to a get your gold on badge.
- Like our Facebook page and share it with your friends.
- Use the hashtag #GetYourGoldOn when you post to social media about Childhood Cancer Awareness.
- Paint a gold ribbon on your car window along with "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
- Wear a gold ribbon pinned to your shirt and tell people why.
- Go Bold and shave your head for a good cause.
- Donate blood products and get on the national bone marrow registry.
- Watch The Truth 365 documentary about childhood cancer and share it.