Schedule of Events
CureFest 2023 will take place in a hybrid format again this September. There will be an in-person event in Washington, DC, as well as an interactive virtual format that will allow families from around the world to hold One Voice Walks and other activities in their own communities.
CureFest for Childhood Cancer Weekend will be held in person in Washington, DC on September
22 - 24, 2023. Unofficial and affiliated events begin on September 20.
Here are some of the features of in-person CureFest.
Note: This schedule includes official and unofficial CureFest events as well as additional events hosted by the childhood cancer community. All activities and events are subject to change or cancellation.
Wednesday, September 20
Golden Toast
An evening cocktail reception honoring the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus Co-Chairs
Hosted by the Carson Leslie Foundation
Contact Annette Leslie for more information at hello@carsonlesliefoundation.org
Thursday, September 21
14th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit
Members of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus gather with advocates, doctors, and survivors to raise awareness for the pediatric cancer community.
Hosted by the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus
Friday, September 22
BrainStorm Summit Presentations
Details coming soon.
For more information, visit www.brainstormsummit.com
Climb the Hill Youth Advocacy Day
Hosted by Kids V Cancer
Leave your parents behind. Come visit Congressional offices with your peers. Talk to staff and Members of Congress. Be the voice of childhood cancer. We will train you. You will change the world.
Contact Jenn@kidsvcancer.org for more details.
This event is only open to young adults and kids. We ask parents to find other activities to do while their kids are participating.
CureFest Family Welcome Night
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
Welcome Reception and Awareness Celebration
Details coming soon.
Hosted by the Alliance for Childhood Cancer & the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer
Teen/Young Adult - Friday Late Night
Details coming soon.
Saturday, September 23
BrainStorm Summit’s Tough2gether Against DIPG/DMG Breakfast
Hosted by Tough2gether Against DIPG
For more information, visit www.brainstormsummit.com
BrainStorm Summit’s Survivorship Breakfast
For more information, visit www.brainstormsummit.com
Express, Create & Heal Workshops
The goal of this session is to help survivors, fighters and siblings (ages 3 - 19) make big feelings a little less scary, provide tools and activities that make sharing big emotions easier, and to create a space for healing and resilience -- all while creating community and having fun!
Hosted by CureFest and A Moment of Magic
Rally to the Capitol
2 p.m. on the National Mall
Hosted by the Rally Foundation
CureFest Meet and Greet
5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
CureFest Night of Golden Lights
6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
CureFest Candlelight Vigil
8:30 to 9 p.m. at Freedom Plaza
Hosted by CureFest
Sunday, September 24
Hope, Healing and Heaven Worship Service
Details coming soon.
Hosted by Gift from a Child and Tough2gether
CureFest Festival
11 a.m. at National Sylvan Theater near the
Washington Monument: Performances, Speeches and Tributes
Hosted by CureFest
Childhood Cancer Shoe Memorial Ceremony
12:30 p.m. on the Washington Monument Grounds
Hosted by CureFest and the 1Voice Foundation
CureFest Walk
12:45 p.m. on the Washington Monument Grounds
3/4 mile walk at your own pace
Hosted by CureFest
Additional Components
One Voice Walks (Virtual)
Rather than just one large walk in Washington, DC, this year will feature hundreds of informal neighborhood One Voice walks around the country. Some walks may involve one person and others might involve many families. Customized banners with the name of your group, organization or community will be available for purchase at cost.
CureFest LiveStream
CureFest program with speakers and performers will be streamed on September 24 and 25 prior to the One Voice community walks.
CureFest Beads and Medals
Honor beads will be provided to in-person participants. Medals will be presented to all survivors, fighters, and siblings in attendance.
Virtual participants will have the opportunity to purchase honor beads and medals for survivors, fighters, siblings, parents and advocates.
