West Aurora High School’s football game vs. South Elgin was golden Friday, Sept. 19.
Celebrating Pediatric Cancer Month, students, staff, and others donned gold-colored T-shirts to support Cal’s Angels. The St. Charles-based nonprofit foundation is dedicated to granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness and funding research. Gold is the color that symbolizes the fight against pediatric cancer.
In an on-field pre-game ceremony, Avery, a cancer survivor, was introduced with family members.
A statement from Cal’s Angels said, “Let’s turn September gold to honor the courageous children facing cancer and to drive awareness, support, and research that can save lives. Join us in spreading gold this September.”
In June 2005, Cal Sutter, a 12-year old South Elgin Little League All-Star, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia.
Cal never gave up hope. He was always more concerned about the well-being of the other children fighting cancer than he was about himself.
Cal lost his battle with leukemia in August 2006. The courage he displayed throughout his treatment inspired the start of Cal’s All-Star Angel Foundation, Inc. (Cal’s Angels) – a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising awareness & funding research to help kids fighting cancer.
Founded in 2007, the foundation has raised $33 million because of generous donors and supporters enabling it to bring unbelievable amounts of hope and support to thousands of pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Call 847-960-5317 or visit calsangels.org for more information.
—Al Benson