Golden Toast 6 p.m. Registration Required
An evening cocktail reception honoring the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus Co-Chairs
Hosted by the Carson Leslie Foundation
Contact Annette Leslie for more information at hello@carsonlesliefoundation.org
BrainStorm Summit Presentations: Day 1
This summit will bring experts in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology and many opportunities for anyone wanting to learn more about childhood brain cancer.
14th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit
Members of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus gather with advocates, doctors, and survivors to raise awareness for the pediatric cancer community.
Hosted by the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus
BrainStorm Summit Presentations: Day 2
This summit will bring experts in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology and many opportunities for anyone wanting to learn more about childhood brain cancer.
Climb the Hill Youth Advocacy Day
Hosted by Kids V Cancer
Climb the Hill Youth Advocacy Day
Leave your parents behind! Come visit Congressional offices with your peers. Talk to staff and Members of Congress. Be the voice of childhood cancer. We will train you. You will change the world. This event is only open to kids and young adults who are patients, survivors or siblings.
September 22, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the US Capitol
Register as soon as possible as slots are almost gone.
To register and be interviewed, please follow these two steps:
1. fill out this LINK
2. email Jenn@kidsvcancer.org
Want to know more? Click HERE.
CureFest Family Welcome Night
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
CAC2 and Alliance
Welcome Reception and Awareness Celebration – Members Only
6pm – 8pm
JW Marriott
Hosted by the Alliance for Childhood Cancer & the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer
The CureFest Collective – exclusively for fighters, survivors and siblings ages 13 – 29 years old
Part 1 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Take a sightseeing tour by trolley! During the tour, we will pass by the Capitol, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and White House with stops at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (subject to change). Along the way, you’ll be transported in time as you ride along the same streets the presidents have traveled and hear historical tales and anecdotes.
Part 2 – 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Food, music and games. Hosted at the JW Marriott.
Hosted by CureFest
www.curefestusa.org/collective
Tough2gether Against DIPG Breakfast
For more information, visit www.brainstormsummit.org
Oldies but Goodies Meet Up
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Corner Bakery, 14 St. NW, Washington, DC
Join other 30+ year olds who are survivors of childhood & AYA cancer to connect and enjoy breakfast together.
This is an informal volunteer-organized gathering. No registration is required. Breakfast is self-pay.
Contact Carolyn at FaithHopeCancer@gmail.com or Mariah at Mariah1800@hotmail.com for more details.
Express, Create & Heal Workshops
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The goal of this session is to help survivors, fighters and siblings (ages 3 – 19) make big feelings a little less scary, provide tools and activities that make sharing big emotions easier, and to create a space for healing and resilience — all while creating community and having fun!
Hosted by CureFest and A Moment of Magic
Register Limited spots available.
The CureFest Collective – exclusively for fighters, survivors and siblings ages 20 – 29 years old: The 20s Edition Young Adult – Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Details coming soon.
Hosted by CureFest
www.curefestusa.org/collective
Rally to the Capitol
Family-friendly rally to the US Capitol to come together as one voice for children with cancer
2 p.m. on the National Mall
Hosted by CureFest and the Rally Foundation
CureFest Meet and Greet
Informal gathering of childhood cancer families and advocates
5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
CureFest Night of Golden Lights
Speeches and performances by members of the childhood cancer community and medical community
6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
CureFest Candlelight Vigil
A powerful vigil honoring individuals and families impacted by childhood cancer
8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
Hope, Healing and Heaven Worship Service
9:00am Salon HJ
CureFest Festival
11 a.m. at National Sylvan Theater near the Washington Monument: Performances, Speeches and Tributes
Hosted by CureFest
Childhood Cancer Shoe Memorial Ceremony
12:30 p.m. on the Washington Monument Grounds
Hosted by CureFest and the 1Voice Foundation
CureFest Walk
12:45 p.m. on the Washington Monument Grounds
3/4 mile walk at your own pace
Hosted by CureFest
Additional Components
One Voice Walks (Virtual)
Rather than just one large walk in Washington, DC, this year will feature hundreds of informal neighborhood One Voice walks around the country. Some walks may involve one person and others might involve many families. Customized banners with the name of your group, organization or community will be available for purchase at cost.
CureFest LiveStream
CureFest program with speakers and performers will be streamed on September 23 and 24 prior to the One Voice community walks.
CureFest Beads and Medals
Honor beads will be provided to in-person participants. Medals will be presented to all survivors, fighters, and siblings in attendance.
Virtual participants will have the opportunity to purchase honor beads and medals for survivors, fighters, siblings, parents and advocates.