Gold September is a global moment for childhood and adolescent cancer awareness. This year, Childhood Cancer International (CCI) and the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) invite you to help Turn the World Gold.

Childhood cancer affects children and families everywhere. Yet where a child lives can still shape their chance of surviving cancer.

We believe that should change.

Throughout September, we are inviting survivors, families, healthcare professionals, advocates, organisations and supporters everywhere to show why they are going gold.

How can you take part?

💛 Go Gold

Wear something golden and share a photo or video on social media. Tell your network why you're going gold and why childhood cancer awareness matters to you.

📸 Use the Gold September frame

Add the official Gold September frame to your profile picture or your own photo and share it on social media. »

🌍 Bring your community on board

Get your workplace, hospital, organisation, school or community involved. Organise a local event or awareness activity, or arrange for a landmark to be illuminated in golden light.

📣 Share the campaign

If you post about Gold September, use #TurnTheWorldGold #GoldSeptember #ChildhoodCancerAwareness and tag CCI and SIOP so we can see and share your support.

Turn the World Gold - 30 September

This year, we're bringing Gold September together for a special global moment on 30 September 2026. As each region reaches 12:00 midday, CCI, SIOP, our members, partners and supporters will share Gold September stories, photos, videos and golden landmarks from around the world. As the day moves across time zones, one region after another will turn gold - creating a global display of support for children and adolescents with cancer.

We want your part of the world to be part of it.

Send your photos, videos, stories or Gold September activities to communications@cci.care by 18 September 2026, including your name or organisation and country, and we may feature them in our Turn the World Gold coverage.