Students Honored at PSJA ISD’s Go Gold Pre-Game Presentation  

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD), hosted a special Go Gold pre-game presentation in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during the football game between PSJA Memorial Early College High School and Corpus Christi Flour Bluff High School on Thursday, September 25, 2025.    

According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), 42 families in the United States receive the devastating news each day that their child has cancer. To raise awareness on the impact of this disease, September has been designated as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This observance shines a light on the various types of cancer affecting children and aims to generate funds for research and support.   

During a special pre-game ceremony, over 27 PSJA ISD students, either currently battling cancer or in remission, were honored. They were invited onto the field at PSJA Stadium, joined by their families, friends, teachers, and district leaders, in a tribute to their courage and resilience.   

Each year, the presentation is possible through an ongoing collaboration with the Go Gold Foundation and PSJA ISD.  

“Each September, we shine the spotlight on incredible children during Friday Night Lights, celebrating their strength and showing them the love of our district and community,” said PSJA Health Services Director Sulema Solis. “At the same time, we come together to support the Greater Gold Foundation, helping advance awareness, research, and the hope for a cure.” 

This annual event has honored hundreds of children fighting cancer, while providing them with ongoing support and resources.  

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