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27671 Rosebud Way, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

info@goldrushcure.org

+1 949 662-3884

supporting patients

join gold rush cure foundation

“It takes a village”, as our Co-Founder Sandy Barker often says. No matter what you do with us, we are happy to have you.

You have opportunities with Gold Rush Cure Foundation.  Support is always needed.  From volunteering to delivery a Pot of Gold, shop for a child fighting cancer, bringing us a business partnership or simply making a donation.

want to help deliver pots of gold?

GET ON THE RUSH LIST

We work nationwide, but we don’t always have volunteer needs in all areas.  Getting on the RUSH List lets us know you’re interested in helping and as soon as we have a need we will contact  you.

130
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Years of
Foundation

10000
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Pot of Gold
Deliveries

2000
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incredible
volunteers

40
K+

volunteer
hours

make an impact

How you can help

There are many ways to support #GRCF and our mission to support young heroes fighting cancer.  No matter how you choose to support us, we want you to know that it’s essential we’re grateful.

donate

donate

From monthly donors (RUSH Partners) to one-time donations, and memorial/legacy donations we appreciate your monetary support.
volunteer

volunteer

Gold Rush Cure has one of the only nationwide volunteer programs where volunteers meet childhood cancer families. Currently our non-profit is 100% volunteer run.
partner

partner

Partnering with GRCF is a great way to support childhood cancer patients. Businesses looking to give back or provide in-kind support is welcomed with us! We look forward to partnering with you.
program impact

with your help we can grow

Gold Rush Cure Foundation has always stepped out and had faith that people would join us in support and so far that has led us to support over 700 Pot of Gold deliveries.  There is more to do.  Please consider joining us.

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We often have unique needs.  Being part of our POG Alerts emails will help you know where we are growing and what support we need to continue to reach childhood cancer heroes.  Subscribe today!

Become a Volunteer

Why We Need You

You get to meet childhood cancer families

Few organizations provide you with a chance to meet the heroes we support directly.  Our Pot of Gold program is a direct patient support program and your volunteer experience can include opportunities to meet them and be the one delivering hope and encouragement.

Online training makes it easy for you to get up to speed

Our online volunteer portal helps you to learn what you need to in order to join Gold Rush Cure Foundation as a volunteer.  Simple videos and guides will tell you about our process and make it easy for you to represent GRCF and be an advocate for children fighting cancer.

We plan ahead so you can volunteer when you want

The Pot of Gold program is well planned and each delivery has a process.  We help you manage this and plan ahead so you can volunteer when your schedule allows.  Flexibility is essential.  GRCF will still occasionally do last minute and urgent requests but we will send an email for sign-ups when these opportunities come up.

Represent GRCF at events and fundraisers

Help represent GRCF at fundraisers, events and in-person functions.  We would love to have you represent us and children fighting cancer.  Our volunteers are given in-person opportunities through our volunteer portal.  

JOIN THE RUSH LIST​

When a child fighting cancer needs help – we call you.  The RUSH List helps us serve the entire United States, thanks to you.

GRCF Locations

Gold Rush Cure is all-volunteer-run. A GRCF Location means we commit to the local pediatric cancer units in that region through our Pot of Gold program and have an infrastructure of volunteer support and logistics.

ORANGE COUNTY CA (hq)

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (HQ)

Location Team Leader:
Marci Padgett marci@goldrushcure.org
Email

LOS ANGELES, CA

LOS ANGELES, CA

Location Team Leader:
Christy Ambler christy@goldrushcure.org
Email

SAN DIEGO, CA

SAN DIEGO, CA

Location Team Leader:
Ashley Smith ashley@goldrushcure.org
Email

BAY AREA, CA

BAY AREA, CA

Location Team Leader:
Rowena Baginski rowena@goldrushcure.org
Email

PHOENIX/TUCSON, AZ

PHOENIX/TUCSON, AZ

Location Team Leader:
Jeremy Bliler jeremy@goldrushcure.org
Email

SEATTLE, WA

SEATTLE, WA

Location Team Leader:

Email

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Location Team Leader:
Dillon Bliler dillon@goldrushcure.org
Email

NEW YORK CITY, NY

NEW YORK CITY, NY

Location Team Leader:

Email

WASHINGTON, DC

WASHINGTON, DC

Location Team Leader:
Isabelle Fontana isabelle@goldrushcure.org
Email

covid-19 notice

We are mindful of our young heroes fighting cancer, many of whom are immunocompromised and going through difficult treatment. In early 2022, Gold Rush Cure announced that the ubiquitous COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted. However, volunteers working with the Pot of Gold program are asked to:

GRCF always relies on the parents to make the ultimate decision on delivery location and preferences. Volunteers for GRCF will reach out prior to discuss deliveries and allow the parent(s)/guardians to make the best decision for their family.

No GRCF events are currently impacted by COVID-19 and will proceed as scheduled.