The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

Welcome to The Childhood Cancer Blog
from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!

Special thanks to the very special Hero moms who shared their wisdom and lessons with us: Miriam Matz, mother to Ellie; Laurie Thompson, mother to Caelin;  Keren Fitzgerald, mother to Cole; Stephanie Cassabria, mother to Nico; Trish Cartafalsa, mother to Ryan; Dina Dodd, mother to Owen, Lauren Boerlin, mother to Nathaniel, Tish Hearne, mother to Thomas; Heather Banaszek, mother to CJ.

If you asked any hero mom—those mothers with children battling childhood cancer—who their hero was, they would each have the same answer:... Read More

Warmer days are the perfect time to help your kids host a lemonade stand!  Hosting a stand is more than just a great way to raise money to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and childhood cancer research—it is also a great learning experience for your children! 

Our founder Alex Scott was just 4 years old when she hosted her first lemonade stand. She is a bright example of how even the youngest children can make a difference. 

Here are seven things your kids can learn from hosting a... Read More

Happy April! Spring is in the air. At Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, warmer weather means it is time to prep for our annual Alex's Million Mile in September. 

To help everyone train for September, we've launched our One Million Mile week long training plan. Our plan is simple: runs are broken down into a daily, ambitous workouts that incorporate a mix of running, walking, climbing and cycling.  Start your training now, so in September, YOU and you alone can go the Million Miles for Alex's Million Mile--run, walk and ride! 

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