MLS teams "go gold" to support Kick Childhood Cancer campaign

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and MLS teams around the league are "going gold" this weekend to show their support for the Kick Childhood Cancer campaign. Put on by Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative, MLS WORKS, the Kick Child Cancer campaign is designed to benefit Children's Oncology Group in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

The campaign features a variety of elements, including a commemorative gold match ball that will be used during all MLS games in September, as well as an array of limited-edition and gold-themed merchandise for sale with the proceeds benefiting Children's Oncology Group.

MLS teams and players have also come together to show their support for the Kick Childhood Cancer campaign, and you can check out some of their efforts below:

Gold laces for childhood cancer awareness month. At the end of September I’m donating the locks to @wigsforkids and shaving the head in honor of some awesome kids I’ve got to know in Houston. If you want to donate or help out, let me know. pic.twitter.com/RDNaWF1F8b
— Jared Watts (@JaredWatts02) September 1, 2018

It’s September 1st, that means it’s #KickChildhoodCancer Month! Had a great time getting the ball rolling with the kids at @soccer_4_future! pic.twitter.com/Qxe8lPCCHI
— Travis Worra (@TravWorra1) September 1, 2018

Para los nińos con cancer #ScarvesUp #mls @FCDallas pic.twitter.com/RP6KsKNd8Z
— Santiago Mosquera (@santiagoocaice) August 31, 2018

#KickChildhoodCancer “My Honored Hero” signs will be distributed at @audifield tonight. Stay in your seats at the beginning of halftime to show support to those we’ve lost and those who have battled childhood cancer. #DCU pic.twitter.com/2ZDEDyged0
— dcunited (@dcunited) September 2, 2018

The boys will be repping a little extra gold tonight. #KickChildhoodCancer pic.twitter.com/w1zzWE1huz
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 1, 2018

The RSL team met some real heroes tonight at a private autograph session. Our goal is a cure!#KickChildhoodCancer pic.twitter.com/sHwgsENCxP
— RSL Foundation (@RSLfoundation) August 30, 2018

Today is the start of #KickChildhoodCancer month and @CerenDarwin & @artieart10 are ready! #ScarvesUp pic.twitter.com/b1OAfHI2Qr
— Houston Dynamo FC Charities (@dynamocharities) September 1, 2018

Out here & ready to #KickChildhoodCancer 🎗#ORLvPHI | #DOOP pic.twitter.com/pIGoyXFzL2
— PhilaUnion🛡 (@PhilaUnion) September 1, 2018

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Get your #ScarvesUp to help #KickChildhoodCancer. Learn more at https://t.co/hjpsfA1GSv. pic.twitter.com/ehyYXsT2M6
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) August 31, 2018

@OrlandoCitySC kicks off support of @MLSWORKS 5th annual #KickChildhoodCancer campaign. @MLS games in September will include “gold-themed” corner flags/goal nets, gold captain’s armbands, commemorative jersey patches, and limited edition scarves/tshirts. https://t.co/FRyydWdFuQ pic.twitter.com/Uf1Y5jrneC
— OrlandoCityFnd (@OrlandoCityFnd) September 1, 2018

Let’s kick it 🎗 #KickChildhoodCancer pic.twitter.com/cSBkXWEgPf
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) September 1, 2018

Fans are encouraged to support local club observances and post images with their Kick Childhood Cancer scarf, or other favorite club scarves on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #ScarvesUp. MLS WORKS will make a donation to Children’s Oncology Group for each post that includes the hashtag. Fans can also donate directly to Children's Oncology Group.

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