About CureFest

CureFest 2022 will take place in a hybrid format this 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 across the world to hold One Voice Walks and other activities in their own communities. 

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CureFest for Childhood Cancer will be held in-person in Washington, DC on September 24 - 25, 2022. 

Here were some of the tentative features of in-person CureFest.

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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.

 

Thursday, September 22

 

Golden Toast cocktail reception honoring the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus

Co-chairs (RSVP required)

Hosted by the Carson Leslie Foundation

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Friday, September 23

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13th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit (Virtual)

Hosted by the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus

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​Climb the Hill Youth Advocacy Day 

Hosted by Kids V Cancer

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Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) Welcome Reception & Awareness Celebration

Hosted by the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer

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Saturday, September 24

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​TOUGH2GETHER Sunrise Panel - Preclinical Research at the JW Marriott  (Registration required)

Hosted by #TOUGH2GETHER

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​TOUGH2GETHER Against DIPG/DMG Breakfast at the JW Marriott  (Registration required)

Hosted by #TOUGH2GETHER

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Rally to the Capitol on the National Mall

Hosted by the Rally Foundation

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​CureFest Meet and Greet at Freedom Plaza

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CureFest Night of Golden Lights at Freedom Plaza

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​CureFest Candlelight Vigil at Freedom Plaza

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Sunday, September 25

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Hope, Healing and Heaven: A message from Pastor Bishop at the JW Marriott

Hosted by Gift from a Child

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CureFest Festival at the National Sylvan Theater near the Washington Monument:

Performances, Speeches and Tributes

 

Childhood Cancer Shoe Memorial Ceremony

Hosted by the 1Voice Foundation.

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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. 

Custom CureFest App (Virtual and In-Person)

Participants will be interconnected virtually through an interactive, custom app that will count the group’s steps for the day. Based on the number of participants, we will have a group goal for steps taken on September 24 and 25. There will also be unique ways for families to share updates and words of encouragement with other families.

Video Tribute for fighters, survivors and angels

This year, families will have the opportunity to honor their children by submitting a photo. These images will be edited into a virtual tribute video that will be shared on social media on September 26 and beyond. 

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

Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase honor beads and medals for survivors, fighters, siblings, parents and advocates. 

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