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September 2025 – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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Kaleidoscope: Facets of our Artists' Lives

Kids & Art Foundation celebrates September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness, raising funds to support children and families impacted by cancer, and honoring our resilient young warriors. Please help us impact children with cancer with your generous contributions.

In observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Kids & Art Foundation will be partnering with San Francisco Zoo & Gardens to inspire the community to help pediatric cancer patients find some joy during their medical journey. Since 2008, Kids & Art has supported pediatric cancer patients and their families using therapeutic art experiences. Throughout the month, the nonprofit organization will also be hosting interactive community art events held at select Bay Area institutions. Additionally, Kids & Art will be hosting its annual fundraising cocktail gala.

2nd Annual Art Safari 

DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LOCATION: San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (Carousel Plaza near Exploration Zone), located at the edge of the Pacific Ocean where the Great Highway meets Sloat Boulevard
COST: Event is open to youth under 18 and is FREE with paid Zoo admission and for Zoo members

Art gets wild with the wonders of wildlife. From painting to sidewalk chalk drawings to origami, kids will enjoy a fun, interactive day creating projects featuring endangered animals. With four different craft stations, the Kids & Art team of dedicated Bay Area artists and volunteers will help guide young artists through the creative process. Art Safari will also include face painters, costumed animated characters, and live music. 


Kaleidoscope: Facets of Our Artists’ Lives cocktail gala

DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Memorial Veterans Building (Green Room), 401 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco 94102
COST: Tickets are $250 per adult and $100 per youth under 18

Kids & Art Foundation will host its annual fundraiser, where an evening of art, heartfelt stories, and a shared commitment will fill the air while bringing joy and hope to families facing pediatric cancer. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and a signature cocktail will round out the evening. 


2nd Annual San Mateo’s September Arts and Culture Festival

DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
Stop by the Kids & Art booth to learn more about the Foundation and enjoy free, fun art activities for kids of all ages.

 

 
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TEAM UP AND GIVE

Getting involved with Kids & Art doesn’t just support the organization, it gives you the opportunity to meet new, like-minded people, improve moods and health, enrich your sense of purpose, and help make your community a better place. 

Here are three easy and fun ways you can get involved, whether you are a corporation or an individual:

1. Pack Art Supplies As A Group

Give back with your team or community!
Kids & Art will bring art supplies to your company so you and your team can assemble our Amaeyzing ArtKits. A minimum of 10 people is needed. $75/person. (an approximately 60 minute time commitment )

2. Team Building Workshops

These workshops are led by Kids & Art professional artists who will guide teams through the creation of a selected project and show how the project helps kids with cancer. Each project is inspired by a young artist in treatment. Art & Packing: $2,500 for up to 20 people. Each additional person is $125/person (approximately 90 minutes - 2 hours) Art Project Only: $2,000 for up to 20 people. Each additional person is $100/ person. (approximately 90 minutes)

3. Easy Fundraising

Interested in giving back and making a difference? Here are some easy suggestions to raise funds and have some fun too: Families: Host a game night, pizza/movie night, or holiday party and encourage donations. Schools: Host a bake sale, walk/run-a-thon, an art night, or start a spare change jar. Businesses: Donate a portion of sales for a specified period of time. Community groups: Host a bike or dance-a-thon, poker/card/casino night, or a pub crawl.

GET CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!

For more information about any of these opportunities and to get your Give Back scheduled,
please reach out to partnerships@kidsandart.org.