This September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Gold Rush Cure Foundation was proud to participate in CureFest, an annual advocacy event in Washington, D.C. CureFest brings together the childhood cancer community—including families, researchers, and public officials—to advocate for increased funding for research, education, awareness, and more effective treatments for childhood cancers. The event featured inspiring speakers, engaging performances, and the moving shoe memorial, honoring children whose lives were lost to cancer. Each element of CureFest is designed to shine a light on the