Every day 47 kids in the United States are diagnosed with cancer and cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States. 1 in 285 children in the US will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Yet only 4% of the National Institute for Health budget is spent on research for cancers that impact kids. This is not enough.
Milton Glows Gold was created by the MCM Fund to raise awareness and support for kids battling cancer and to help low-income families pay funeral expenses when they lose a child. LEARN MORE. GET INVOLVED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Join the Jumping Jack Challenge!
Jump alone or with friends to raise awareness and funds to support families whose lives were permanently impacted by cancer. Just like the 2023 event, by registering and committing to your goal of jumping jacks for the month of September you will fuel our goal of reaching 15,780 jumping jacks, one for every child diagnosed with cancer each year.
HOW TO JOIN THE JUMPING JACK CHALLENGE:
Register here! Registration is $25 per person and includes a Milton Glows Gold soft cotton t-shirt. We do not want money to be a barrier to participation and we would be more than happy to help - if you want help please email mcmstrong@gmail.com.
When you register you will:
Make a jumping jack pledge for the month of September
Decide if you want to do it alone or if you want to join/create a team
Share with your friends and family
The GOAL: Together, we will jump for the 15,780 kids diagnosed with cancer every year.
All funds raised will go to the MCM Fund to help low-income families pay funeral expenses when they lose a child. Learn more here.
Glow Gold on September 27 2024
While Milton Glows Gold takes place throughout September (Child Cancer Awareness Month), Friday, September 27, 2024, is Glow Gold Day. The town will glow gold to show support for families battling cancer. Wear gold, hang a ribbon from your door, and light a candle in your window to show support. The community will come together to celebrate at the football game while also participating in a blood drive.
Glow Gold Football Game on September 27
On September 27, students will be decked out in their brightest gold to showcase their support for Milton Glows Gold.
In Loving Memory of Emily L. Butt
This year, we are hosting Glow Gold in loving memory of Emily L. Butt, who passed away in February 2024, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
THANK YOU TO THE PREMIER 2024 G.O.A.T. SPONSOR
Thank you to the 2024 Billy Goat Sponsors
Thank you to our 2024 Friends and Event Sponsors
