our signature program
The Pot of Gold is a one-time, personalized gift, valued around $500, for a child or young adult in cancer treatment. It is built entirely around something they have truly been wishing for, and whenever we can, we deliver it in person.
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When a child is in treatment, so much is out of their control. A Pot of Gold hands a piece of that back. It is centered on something they have genuinely been wishing for, not a generic care package, and it arrives as a celebration of their strength and perseverance.
Whenever possible, we deliver in person, so we can look each child in the eye and tell them directly how proud we are of their courage.
The program serves children and young adults from birth through age 20.
An active cancer diagnosis. Please note that blood-related disorders do not qualify.
There are no income requirements. This program is open to all qualifying families.
We deliver anywhere in the United States where we have a volunteer available.
There is no single right moment, but many families find after the diagnosis happens, once the initial whirlwind has settled. The early days of diagnosis can be overwhelming, but we will always do our best to accommodate families at any stage, including critical situations, and we time the delivery so your child is feeling strong enough to truly enjoy it.
Download the Pot of Gold application and fill it out with your child’s wish and details.
Email or drop the completed form to your social worker or child life specialist who must submit to us.
Our team personally shops for the gift, built around exactly what your child has been wishing for.
In person whenever possible, typically within 4 to 6 weeks, timed so your child can fully enjoy it.
Every gift is personalized to the child’s wishes. Past Pots of Gold have included:
So every gift stays personal and tangible, we are not able to fulfill:
We know this fight touches everyone in the home. That is why every Pot of Gold includes smaller companion gifts for siblings, so no brother or sister ever feels forgotten.
Download the application, fill it out, and email/submit to your social worker or child life specialist so they can submit to us at info@goldrushcure.org. Don’t forget to include clothing or shoe sizes if relevant.
PDF form · takes about 10 minutes
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for hospital partners
Questions? Reach us anytime at info@goldrushcure.org
Each Pot of Gold is made possible by donors who believe every brave kid deserves a moment of pure joy. Your gift goes straight to making the next wish come true.
