A team of oncological professionals helping children and their families battle cancer every day
Expert identification of the most promising research based on the highest probability of life-impacting results
Strategic utilization of every resource and donation to exponentially advance forward progress
The Need for Change
Currently, the National Institutes of Health allocates only 4% of its research funding to childhood cancers. With such limited resources, progress has been painfully slow—only three new treatments have been developed for children since 1980. As a result, many young patients are left with harsh clinical trial options that often cause life-altering short- and long-term side effects. Even when treatment is successful in eliminating cancer, the consequences of these toxic therapies can be devastating.
Our Mission
Children and their families deserve more humane, effective cures. At Fourth and Gold, we believe the most powerful way forward is to identify and fund the most promising research—advancing treatments that give kids a real chance at not only surviving, but thriving. While the road to a cure may be long, every meaningful step brings immediate and life-changing impact for children and families who are desperate for hope.
Who We Are
Fourth and Gold became a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in July 2020 with the mission of accelerating childhood cancer research. Our team includes healthcare professionals working on the frontlines of pediatric oncology, standing alongside children and families every single day in their fight against cancer.
Why Fourth and Gold
Our firsthand perspective makes us uniquely positioned to identify the most pressing needs and to direct funding toward research that holds the greatest promise. This ensures that every dollar raised generates the maximum possible impact, rather than being dispersed into initiatives less likely to deliver breakthroughs.
Our Impact
Since 2022, Fourth and Gold has invested over $476,000 directly into pediatric cancer research. You can explore the projects we’ve funded [here].
Every donation helps us funds the most promising childhood cancer research. Together, we will save and improve the lives of children and families that need a team like us to truly compete in the battle against childhood cancer.
If you’re interested in hosting a stand or sponsoring our campaign, reach out to us using this contact form, and a team member will contact you directly.
***This is not our sign up form to receive a kit and host a stand!***
If you’re looking to host your own Lucy’s Lemonade Stand, filling out the form does not sign you up! Once we receive your form submission, we’ll communicate with you directly and send you a link to sign up for your stand.
1.) If you are looking to host a stand during our September campaign, stand sign ups will run June 1 through June 30th every year. We’ll ask for the date(s) you plan to host your stand in September, as well as your location, so we can help promote it and drive traffic your way. In August, we’ll send out stand kits. If you’re local to Jacksonville, we’ll host a meetup where you can pick up your kit in person.
2.) If you are looking to host a stand during our September campaign but missed our sign-up window – no worries! We order extra kits every year, so reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate you as supplies last.
3.) If you are looking to host a stand outside of our September campaign, that is a possibility as well, depending on the amount of extra supplies remaining. Please reach out to us anytime and we will do our best to provide you with everything you need to host a stand any time of year!
Each host receives a kit designed to make your experience easy and impactful, along with a PDF guide containing everything needed to host a successful – and fun – lemonade stand. Your kit will be packed with lemonade mix, cups, straws, signage, and more. Our goal is to equip you with everything you need to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer research. All you need to do is set up, mix the lemonade, and help spread the word.
