Starting from the Philadelphia Museum of Art,
united as one, we will march down Benjamin Franklin Parkway through Love Park to the Rally at City Hall.
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 9.00 AM EST – 3.00PM EST
Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children and adolescents.
Yet only 4% of federal government cancer research is devoted to pediatric cancer.
Because the patient population for childhood cancer is much smaller than the adult population, private companies do not invest in pediatric cancer research — leaving research and drug development to the federal government and philanthropies.
It’s time for this to change. On Sunday, Sept 7, 2025, families from across the nation will unite in Philadelphia for the 1Million Families March — raising our voices for children fighting cancer.
Coming This September
1MFM Community Health Fair
Join us at the PA Convention Center for a vibrant, family-friendly event filled with wellness resources, free screenings, workshops, live demos, and more—all during the week of the 1Million Families March.
Want to get involved as a sponsor, vendor, or presenter?
Our Goals
- To RAISE AWARENESS: We aim to raise awareness and steer a public discussion of pediatric cancer, a cause that demands immediate attention due to its devastating, often-overlooked effects on family and community well-being.
- To PROMOTE SELF-CARE: Where people can learn about wellness, education, holistic remedies, self-help, and resources that support the healthy development and overall well-being of children and families, as well as community growth
- To ADVOCATE: Our advocacy is clear: we urgently need an increase in government funding for pediatric cancer research and treatment. Cutting this funding is not the answer. The answer for a cure of pediatric cancer lies in more research and treatment, not less!
- To FUNDRAISE: We aim to raise funds to support our programs and to secure seed funding for a 6-month bill supplement program, designed to help cover household bills for newly diagnosed families in need.
Gone But Never Forgotten
Superhero Ahmad “Captain Poodaman” Butler
Received:
May 25, 2009
Returned:
Nov 3, 2015
Loved: Singing, dancing, playing video games with his big brother, and most of all he loved making people smile.
Ahmad, 6, was an old soul who loved and appreciated music. He would dance like no one was watching and would shamelessly sing his favorite songs, no matter where he was, making up words as he went along. Ahmad thought he could do anything, he said he had skills. He learned to ride a bike without training wheels by just getting on and having a go at it.
Superhero Gavin Jordan Blount
Received:
May 26, 2016
Returned:
Feb 18, 2023
Loved: School, playing with his brother and sister, dancing to Alexa, blasting his favorite songs, playing the Wii, and, most importantly, being a big brother.
Gavin, 6, was the true big brother form to everyone. There was not anything in this world that he was not ready for. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with a High-Grade Glioma, brain cancer, in October 2021 at the age of 5. In a span of 6 weeks, he had four craniotomies at two separate hospitals. He soon after started radiation and was thriving.
Superhero Bryson Jordan Blount
Received:
Mar 8, 2018
Returned:
Dec 19, 2023
Loved: Adventure, playing with his little sister, trying to be like his big brother, and singing.
Bryson, 5 years old, was the definition of our true form of a “wild child.” He was our daredevil, full of energy and attitude. There was not a thing in this world that Bryson wouldn’t try at least once. Climbing trees and jumping off, jumping off the top of his bunk bed, play fighting, jumping in deep ends of the pool, the list is endless. Bryson’s battle started unexpectedly.
Superhero Ahmad
Received:
May 25, 2009
Returned:
Nov 3, 2015
On February 4, 2015, Ahmad “Captain Poodaman” Butler first complained that his brain hurt. The next day Ahmad had emergency surgery to remove a mass on his brain that his family would later find out was a rare form of brain cancer (Ependymoma). Even throughout his HORRID BATTLE, Ahmad continued to greet everyone he encountered with a warm hello and a smile that lit up a room.
Superhero Gavin
Received:
[date]
Returned:
Feb 18, 2023
Loved: School, playing with his brother and sister, dancing to Alexa, blasting his favorite songs, playing the Wii, and, most importantly, being a big brother
Gavin, 6, was the true big brother form to everyone. There was not anything in this world that he was not ready for. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with a High-Grade Glioma, brain cancer, in October 2021 at the age of 5. In a span of 6 weeks, he had four craniotomies at two separate hospitals. He soon after started radiation and was thriving.
Superhero Bryson
Received:
[date]
Returned:
Dec 19, 2023
Loved: Adventure, playing with his little sister, trying to be like his big brother, and singing
Bryson, 5 years old, was the definition of our true form of a “wild child.” He was our daredevil, full of energy and attitude. There was not a thing in this world that Bryson wouldn’t try at least once. Climbing trees and jumping off, jumping off the top of his bunk bed, play fighting, jumping in deep ends of the pool, the list is endless. Bryson’s battle started unexpectedly.
Stay Connected
It’s time.
On Sunday, Sept 7, 2025, families from across the nation will unite in Philadelphia for the 1Million Families March — raising our voices for children fighting cancer.
Save the date. Spread the word. Stand with us.
Register now [link]
#1MFM
The Ahmad Butler Foundation
Our kids deserve better. That’s why we’re marching.
Sept 7, 2025 | Philadelphia
#1MFM
The Ahmad Butler Foundation
Share your story. Join the movement.#1MFM
The Ahmad Butler Foundation
Did you know?
Only 4% of federal cancer research funding goes to childhood cancer.
Our kids deserve better. That’s why we’re marching. Sept 7, 2025 | Philadelphia
#1MFM
The Ahmad Butler Foundation
It’s time.
On Sunday, Sept 7, 2025, families from across the nation will unite in Philadelphia for the 1Million Families March — raising our voices for children fighting cancer. Save the date. Spread the word. Stand with us. Register now [link]
#1MFM
The Ahmad Butler Foundation
Our kids deserve better. That’s why we’re marching. Sept 7, 2025 | Philadelphia
#1MFM
The Ahmad Butler Foundation
Share your story. Join the movement.#1MFM
The Ahmad Butler Foundation
Did you know?
Only 4% of federal cancer research funding goes to childhood cancer.
Our kids deserve better. That’s why we’re marching. Sept 7, 2025 | Philadelphia
#1MFM