MLB to observe Childhood Cancer awareness Day on September 7th
Major League Baseball will dedicate September 7th, 2025, to raising awareness for childhood cancer as part of its MLBTogether platform (MLBTogether.com). This initiative, taking place during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, will encompass both ceremonial events and community outreach, including support for hospitals treating young patients.On September 7th, all on-field personnel – players, managers, coaches, and umpires - will wear gold ribbon decals and have the option to wear gold wristbands during all MLB games. Commemorative base jewels and lineup cards will also be featured. Home Clubs are encouraged to host special activities in their ballparks, such as youth participation in pregame ceremonies and visits from players and mascots. Clubs may partner with local hospitals or organizations dedicated to childhood cancer, including Stand Up To cancer, the American Cancer Society, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Teams on the road that day may choose to observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during a subsequent home game.
MLB will further demonstrate its commitment with a volunteer event in partnership with Project sunshine for employees at the MLB Office of the Commissioner on September 17th.Examples of unique club activations can be found here.
Approximately 10,000 children under the age of 15 are projected to receive a cancer diagnosis in the United States in 2025. Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death for children ages 1-14.MLB, alongside its partners, is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer in young people.As part of its ongoing relationship with the Starlight Children’s Foundation, all 30 MLB Clubs will donate a Starlight Gaming Handheld, powered by Nintendo, to a local children’s hospital, pediatric cancer care unit, or pediatric cancer nonprofit institution. Further information can be found at MLBTogether.com/childhoodcancer and Starlight.org/mlb.
Major League Baseball has been a founding donor to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) since 2008, pledging over $50 million to SU2C’s collaborative cancer research programs. The Stand up To Cancer – St. Baldrick’s Foundation Pediatric Cancer Dream Team, launched in 2013, contributed to the development of an immunotherapy treatment now widely used for various cancer types. MLB has recognized SU2C at its Jewel Events since the 2009 World series.
Common childhood cancers include leukemias, brain tumors, central nervous system tumors, and lymphomas. Thanks to advancements in research over the past five decades, the five-year survival rate for childhood cancer has risen to 85% – a significant increase from 58% in the mid-1970s.
