CureFest 2025: 7 Special Pot of Gold Deliveries

This year at CureFest 2025 in Washington, DC, the Gold Rush Cure Foundation’s incredible operations team had the joy of delivering seven Pots of Gold to children courageously battling cancer.

For those unfamiliar, a Pot of Gold is a gift delivery experience — custom shopped for with a budget around $500—designed to bring a little extra happiness to a child during treatment. Each one is thoughtfully selected to brighten their day and provide encouragement amidst challenging times. Siblings are also included, since we understand that cancer affects the entire family and siblings deserve to be recognized for the supportive roles they play too.

During CureFest, we were able to deliver Pots of Gold to two particularly tough situations. One to a brave young boy who is inpatient at Children’s National, recovering from a bone marrow transplant, and another to a child at home, right when their family needed a lift the most. The remaining five gifts were delivered during breaks in the CureFest activities, allowing us to sprinkle joy throughout the event.

The reactions from each kid were priceless. Seeing the shock and delight on the kids’ faces when they realized why their parents were acting a little “weird” and guiding them on a detour through the JW Marriott’s lobby was a reminder of why we do what we do. Those moments—pure, spontaneous happiness—are exactly what Pots of Gold are meant to create. Great job from the parents on keeping it a surprise, just what we strive to do to make these moments extra special! 

We are deeply grateful to have the opportunity to bless these families in such a meaningful way. To our volunteers, your dedication and heart make these moments possible, and to the children and families we served, thank you for letting us be a small part of your journey.

Here’s to continuing to spread joy, one Pot of Gold at a time.