In October, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation hosted its third annual Young Investigators Summit, generously sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. Nearly 50 young scientists who have received ALSF grants attended, shared research, networked and collaborated. This two-day summit is one of the ways ALSF helps spur advances toward cures. These young scientists each presented their research, heard presentations from established researchers and were inspired by the story of a childhood cancer hero. The... Read More
The Childhood Cancer Blog
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from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!
What has 19 superstar chefs, inspiring food and speakers, the hostess with the most-est Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, amazing auction items, spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and hope by the plateful?
Lemon: NYC, of course!
Lemon: NYC is New York City’s premier culinary event benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. In its third year, Lemon:NYC brings together foodies, superstar chefs, sublime culinary creations and hope for children battling cancer... Read More
Monsters are scary, but childhood cancer is scarier. Maximize your Halloween fun by sharing treats and raising awareness of the need for childhood cancer research. During the month of October, over 20,000 children (nearly 700 a day!) will be affected by an initial or recurrent diagnosis of childhood cancer. Together, we can change this scary fact and work together towards cures.
Here are five great ways to have some Halloween fun while supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. This... Read More
