GOLD RUSH CURE FOUNDATION · SINCE 2009

Until there’s a cure, we RUSH to support and encourage children and families battling childhood cancer across the United States.

Not one more child. Not one more family.®

Maya, age 9

Leukemia · California · 6 months in treatment

“Getting at Pot of Gold felt like the whole world was cheering for me. I didn’t feel alone anymore.”

2026 Annual Fundraising Goal
37%

$52.4K

Total raised in 2026

79

Pot of Gold requests received this year

74

Pot of Gold deliveries this year

1,720

Total Pot of Gold deliveries 

why we exist

Every day, a child hears words that change their family forever.

Children battling cancer wake up to an challenging fight. Gold Rush Cure Foundation shows up for them, their siblings, and their families to support and encourage until there’s a cure.

An Every Day Hero®

I just wanted to say thank you again for everything. It really means a lot that you and the foundation did this for my brother and I, especially since we're going through a little rough patch. I know I've said thank you a million times, but I am just so grateful for everything.

Diego, age 17

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma · California 

Three ways we show up.

When it matters most, we RUSH to support our heroes.

Pot of Gold Program

Personalized gift delivery experiences brought directly to children battling cancer and their siblings across the country, delivering hope, encouragement, and the reminder that they are not alone.

Advocacy Program

We take the fight to Washington. Gold Rush Cure Foundation advocates at the federal level for increased childhood cancer research funding, policy protections, and a national commitment to the kids who need it most.

Collaboration

No organization fights alone. Through the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) and partners across the United States, we connect families, share resources, and amplify the impact of every dollar donated.

We know how it feels to love a child, and we know how it feels to watch a child fight cancer — and that's why we RUSH to support families facing this journey.

sandy & gary barker

Co-Founders, Gold Rush Cure Foundation

Gala & Auction 2026

NOVEMBER

7

2026

VENUE

Harborside Pavilion
Newport Beach, CA

5:00 - 10:00 PM

COUNTDOWN

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ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER

Yacht of Gold

A Yacht Rock Evening

An entertaining evening with a live band, dinner, auction, and stories from the families we support. 

Support A kid fighting cancer today

Every dollar you give goes directly to children battling cancer, their siblings, and the families holding everything together.

From Pot of Gold gift delivery experiences to federal advocacy, your generosity shows up when it matters most.