That soft golden glow is a small beacon born from a brutal reality: childhood cancer. For many families, changing a porch bulb is one of the few visible ways they can fight back against something they cannot control. Gold has become the color of childhood cancer awareness, chosen to honor the strength, courage, and innocence of children who should be thinking about school and play, not hospitals and treatments. That light says, “We’re still here. Please don’t look away.”

When more homes choose gold, a quiet street becomes a chorus of solidarity. Neighbors start asking questions, conversations begin, and awareness grows into action—donations, meals delivered, rides offered, or simply a kind word at the mailbox. You don’t need a grand gesture to matter. Swapping a bulb, sharing a post, or explaining the meaning to a friend helps carry a burden no family should carry alone. In the dark, even one small golden light can change how seen someone feels.