Go For the Gold Rochester benefiting Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Go for the Gold Rochester fundraiser supporting Brighter, Tomorrows, Inc, , a non-profit outreach to families who have been touched by childhood cancer. This year we are excited to welcome you back to Cascade Park where we will host an event that offers both in person and virtual options including a 5k and 10k run, 3k Family Walk, and also Children's Races at the Cascade Lakeside Building area on October 31st!  During Covid we were so appreciative of those of you who supported us via a virtual race from across the US that we have decided to continue the virtual race and walk options!  This annual event provides critical funding allowing us to support families who suddenly find themselves on a childhood cancer journey. The comfort Brighter Tomorrows’ families feel from the support, connection and friendship received is impactful and that support continues beyond the treatment journey well into the future. We sincerely appreciate the compassion, volunteer efforts and financial donations that have been given to Brighter Tomorrows and extend our heartfelt thanks to friends, families, our business colleagues, and our communities that have joined our mission.

This year we have invited a Brighter Tomorrows family from years back to join us, Randy and Ree Erickson. They formed a 501(c)(3) to provide affordable apartments and support for out of town families with immuno-compromised children receiving cancer treatment or an organ transplant at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Cy's Place is named after their son Silas, an amazing little boy who battled cancer with incredible courage however he sadly lost the battle in late 2007. They have purchased a 9 acre lot in Rochester with the dream of creating apartments that will be a place of rest, comfort, and care for many families in the years ahead. 

You can help by donating to Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. and/or Cy's Place and by sharing this page on social media with all those you care about! And of course, if you sign up to run or walk in person or virtually all proceeds from this event go to benefit families on the childhood cancer journey served by both Brighter Tomorrows and Cy's Place! 

Who knows how it feels to be told "Your child has cancer?" We do. And we are here to help. 

Whether it's your first 5k, 10k Run or you'd prefer to walk the 3k, you can take part in supporting families on the pediatric cancer journey. Sign up today!  Everyone who signs up by October 1st will receive a race shirt in your designated size at our Race Bag Pickup on October 30th. If you sign up after 10/1/26 we will do our best to accommodate your request however available shirts may be limited and cannot be guaranteed. Since our race is on Halloween, we hope our runners and walkers will come in costume, both the kids and adults! There will be prizes for top costumes as well so start planning your outfit now. 

If you are running or walking to support a certain Brighter Tomorrows or Cy's Place Family, please note their team’s name on your registration. We will also have race registration available at race bag pickup on October 30th. We look forward to seeing those of you who are local at the Race Bag Pickup night!  If you are unable to pick up your race bag in person in Rochester, MN and need it mailed to you, please email [email protected]. Please note there will be a shipping and handling fee in addition to registration for any shirts needing mailing,

If completing virtually, simply complete the race or walk where and when you like and submit your time on the web link provided at registration by October 31,2026.