"Gold Out" for Pediatric Cancer 2025

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

For the 3rd year, C. G. Woodson High School and the Max Pound Foundation collaborated to bring the high school and the community together for the Gold Out Football Game for Pediatric Cancer.

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The Toughest Opponent: Tackling Pediatric Brain Cancer on and off the Field; what you likely didn't know:

Leading Cause of Pediatric Cancer Deaths: Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under 19, with survival rates for aggressive types like high-grade gliomas remaining low.
High Grade Gliomas' Aggressiveness: High Grade Gliomas are among the most aggressive pediatric brain tumors, often resistant to treatment and resulting in poor outcomes.
Long-Term Survivor Challenges: Children who survive brain cancer often face significant long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges due to intensive treatments.
Increasing Incidence Rates: Pediatric brain cancer incidence rates have been increasing by approximately 0.6% per year over the past few decades. This gradual rise underscores the urgent need for continued research into potential environmental, genetic, and other contributing factors.

Help us drive change for children with pediatric brain cancer!

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Max would have stepped onto the field as part of Woodson High School’s Class of 2028, driven by a fierce passion for football and an unbreakable spirit.

But life had other plans. At just 10 years old, Max faced an unimaginable challenge: a diagnosis of High Grade Glioma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. With a heart full of courage, Max battled this relentless disease for 26 months, showing a resilience that inspired everyone around him. Yet, even the strongest warriors sometimes face battles that cannot be won.

In Max's honor, the Max Pound Foundation was born with a singular mission: to reshape the future of pediatric brain cancer by championing research and driving advancements in treatments for children like Max.

We are profoundly grateful to our Cavalier community for standing by our side, and we look forward to a sea of gold in the stands—a powerful symbol of hope and unity in the fight against pediatric cancer.