THE FOLLOWING IS AN AHMAD BUTLER FOUNDATION (ABF) RELEASE
Students will wear gold and yellow, raise funds, and stand with children battling cancer through the Ahmad Butler Foundation’s Fight With Lights™
DANVILLE, Ill. — Sept. 15, 2026 — Four Illinois schools will bring a powerful and innovative new dimension to the Ahmad Butler Foundation’s international Fight With Lights campaign tomorrow during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, students and staff at Bismarck-Henning Grade School, Bismarck-Henning Junior High School, Bismarck-Henning High School, and Rossville-Alvin CUSD 7 will illuminate their schools—not with building lights, but by wearing gold and yellow and raising funds for the Ahmad Butler Foundation.
“They’re transforming their schools into living lights in the Fight With Lights campaign,” said Latanya Morrison, founder and executive director of the Ahmad Butler Foundation, established in honor of her late grandson, Ahmad Butler. “Through what they wear, what they give, and how they stand together, these students are shining a powerful light of hope for children battling pediatric cancer. Their actions tell every child and family: You are seen, you are supported, and you are never alone in this fight.”
Cameron Hill, a dedicated volunteer with the Ahmad Butler Foundation, created and organized the initiative, contacting local schools and working to bring the campaign to his Illinois community. Participating school leaders include Mr. T. Foster, Ms. L. Prunkard, Mr. B. Rademacher, and Mrs. T. Petersen.
Illinois landmarks—including One Two Pru, Willis Tower and other skyscrapers in the Windy City of Chicago—have joined Fight With Lights™ and illuminated in gold in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Now, these four school communities are carrying that light forward in a deeply personal way, using their clothing, generosity, and collective action to shine for children and families affected by pediatric cancer.
ABOUT THE AHMAD BUTLER FOUNDATION
ABF was founded in 2020 with a mission to support families battling pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases while striving to improve their quality of life. Built around a holistic approach that supports the child and the entire family, ABF’s programs focus on filling the educational, social, emotional, and financial gaps families face after diagnosis. Before passing away at the age of six, Ahmad Butler dreamed of being a police officer and “helping a lot of people.” ABF strives to fulfill his dream. Learn more at
