Our Mission statement:
We strive to beat childhood cancer by spreading the word and turning our profits into progress and urgent research for the children.
Our Vision:
Bright as Gold Futures envisions a future where pediatric cancer is prevented, and has harmless side effects so kids can live their kid life.
To learn more. Please check out our profile!
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Get to know the people who are making it happen!
Ana-Sofia Martinez
President & Founder
She/they
Waubonsie Valley HS Senior
Home town: Naperville, IL
Dream job: Child life specialist with a Special Ed degree
Best childhood memory: Running around the basement with my brother @ 1am when we moved
Ronika Gajulapalli
Vice-President
She/her
Waubonsie Valley HS Senior
Home town: Naperville, IL
Dream job: something in the econ/finance field!
Best childhood memory: First time @ Disney!
Dani Ortiz
Social Media Manager
They/them
Waubonsie Valley Junior
Home town: Aurora, IL
Dream job: Early childhood teacher
Best childhood memory: Watching Glee
Go check out our Instagram page to learn more!
Follow @brightasgoldfutures to stay in the know!
Are you interested in helping us with our mission and getting a shoutout in our Instagram + website, as well as supporting Lurie Children's? Please email us at brightasgold.futures@outlook.com
Our store is LIVE! Purchase your merch now to support Lurie Children's with the link below! Remember, 99% of profits are directly sent to Lurie Children's Oncoloy/hematology department!
We are proud to announce that we are now a verified beneficiary of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago beneficiary for the Oncology/Hematology department!
Learn more about Lurie Children's Chicago! Nothing says raise funds for a cause more than sending that money to somewhere you trust!
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Head to your Instagram and make sure to follow our account @brightasgoldfutures to see our latest updates!
Coming 4/1/2026