The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is celebrating the incredible success of Gold Together Day 2026, a one-day fundraising effort powered by the Relay community to support the fight against childhood cancer.
On September 10, participants across the country came together to raise $285,592.70 in support of the American Cancer Society’s work in childhood cancer research, advocacy, and patient support.
The response from the Relay For Life community was extraordinary. 445 participants raised $50 or more during Gold Together Day, helping the campaign surpass its goal and demonstrating the impact that is possible when volunteers, participants, donors, survivors, caregivers, families, and communities unite behind the American Cancer Society’s mission.
A special congratulations to the top 10 individual Gold Together Day fundraisers:
- Laura Yaz Deppert — $50,000.00
Relay For Life of East Valley AZ Presented by Big O Tires - Casey Garness — $22,400.00
Relay For Life of North County San Diego - Hannah Barrett — $13,940.50
Relay For Life of Strafford County Presented By Three Phase Line Construction - Matthew Jean — $5,000.00
Relay For Life of Inland Empire West CA - Nancy Wiley — $5,000.00
Relay For Life of Conejo Valley - Anne O’Rourke — $4,000.00
Relay For Life of North County San Diego - Cole Eicher — $3,887.38
Relay For Life of Greater Tampa Bay Presented by Ultimate Medical Academy - Amy Babel — $2,500.00
Relay For Life of Conejo Valley - Dana Rodriguez — $2,238.03
Relay For Life of Sacramento County - Natalie Van Zuiden — $2,211.00
Relay For Life of Community Movement of Johnson County IN
Gold Together Day is about more than a fundraising total. It represents the commitment of the American Cancer Society and the Relay For Life community to help improve outcomes and provide hope for children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing cancer.
Prize redemption update: Redemption notifications for the 98 Gold Together Day travel blanket and Relay For Life tote bag prize packages were sent on Friday, September 11. Winners must complete their redemption within 7 days of receiving the notification.
Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, shared, and helped make Gold Together Day a success.
$285,592.70 raised. 445 participants raising $50 or more. One powerful day supporting the American Cancer Society’s work in childhood cancer.
💛 Go gold. Give hope. Gold Together.