ATHLETES GOING GOLD
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Unite. Play. Conquer. Together we GO GOLD for children fighting cancer!

Athletes are teaming up with Griffin's Guardians, not just to compete in sports, but also to make a real difference in their community. By raising funds and spreading awareness, these remarkable individuals are lending a helping hand to families in need, specifically those with children fighting Pediatric Cancer. It’s heartwarming to see athletes using their platform to bring hope and support to those who need it the most. It reminds us of the power of teamwork both on and off the field!

Is your school or team interested in Going Gold for Griffin's Guardians?

Current Student Athlete Events 

CNS vs Syracuse City Going Gold Hockey Game
January 15th, 2026 Game Time 7:35PM

GOING GOLD High School Game
CNS vs Syracuse City 
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Game Time TBA 
Location: The MACC in Cicero

This year's Going Gold CNS Hockey Game will take place the night before the Griffin's Guardians Hockey Tournament begins. Stop in and show your support!

Raffle Baskets and a 50/50 Raffle will be held at the event! 

High End Raffles will be online until Wednesday, January 15th, 2026. Click the link below.
CNS in 2024 Going Gold
​CNS Hockey vs IHC
Newschannel 9 News Segment
CNS vs FM Hoops for Hope Basketball Games
Varsity Girls 5PM & Varsity Boys 6:30PM
​Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

Game will be played at the CNS High School located 6002 NY-31 Cicero, NY 13039
Join the CNS and Fayetteville-Manlius Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball teams on Tuesday, February 3rd as they support Griffin's Guardians at the Hoops for Hope basketball games!

More than just a game, the evening will serve as a tribute to children currently fighting cancer, those who have bravely survived, and the many young lives lost too soon. Both teams will take the court with a shared mission: to raise awareness and show unwavering support for families affected by pediatric cancer in their own community.

Show your support and wear your "Forever a Northstar t-shirt to the game. T-shirts can be purchased until January 15th, 2026 on the Griffin's Guardians website Griffin's Gear Store or click under the green t-shirt to the right. 

Past Student Athlete Events 

CNS vs Liverpool
​Annual Going Gold Soccer Game

A little rain did not stop them! It was such a great turn out for our “Going for Gold” give back game in support of “Griffin’s Guardians” on October 7th! 


Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make this community event such a success! The event raised over  

BLACK OUT for Melanoma! 
​CNS vs PSLA Fowler Volleyball Game

The CNS Girls Volleyball team supported their friend Ava, to raise awareness for melanoma and to remember Griffin at the CNS vs PSLA Fowler Volleyball game on September 23rd, 2025.

The unified community, both fans and players wore BLACK attire to symbolize melanoma cancer and to participate in the initiative to "BLACK OUT Melanoma"! By standing in solidarity, they demonstrated strength and unity. Let's continue to raise awareness about melanoma and exhibit to Ava and her family the amazing support our community provides.

We are stronger together, and together we can make a difference in the fight against melanoma!

"Sticking it to Cancer" Charity NCAA III Men's Hockey Game! ​

Thank you to the NCAA Division III Oswego Lakers Men's Hockey and Cortland Dragon's Men's Hockey teams for coming together to honor Griffin's legacy and support
the fight against pediatric cancer and children battling in Central New York. The funds raised from this event totaled $16,500!  

Thank you to the players and fans who packed the
​stadium with GG love and cheered on both teams
as they played for a great cause!

Score Big: Congratulations to the winner of the Ultimate Toronto MapleLeafs Experience that was done through our online auction powered by GiveSmart!
Location: Allyn Ice Arena at the Skaneateles Community Center ~  97 State St, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Newschannel 9 News segment interviewing Oswego and Cortland Men's Hockey coaches about "Sticking it to Cancer" event
Article about Sticking it to Cancer
​from the Oswego County Today