The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

Meet Caroline, Neuroblastoma Survivor.

by Lisa Metzger, Hero Mom

Lisa Metzger, Hero Mom to Caroline, shared her story with us. When Caroline was just 6-months-old, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer that often occurs in infancy. Caroline is now a wild and fun loving 3-year-old and a big sister to her little brother "Super Sib" Stephen.  Keep reading to learn more about Lisa, her daughter and how your support of ALSF is truly helping get us closer to cures for childhood cancer. 

It wasn’t until October... Read More

Meet your running goals and help cure childhood cancer with Team Lemon.

We are one month into the new year and perhaps you made a lofty goal to run and exercise more.

And perhaps, like over 50% of resolution makers you’ve fallen off the wagon a little. Well, here is the motivation you need to just keep running!  

While you are racing to the finish line, you can help fund cutting-edge childhood cancer research! Join Team Lemon—the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Charity Racing Team! While you run, walk, ride or swim, you can help raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. Team... Read More

Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation funds breakthrough childhood cancer research. Join us and donate today.

Twelve years ago, in 2005, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation gave its first grant to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. As we continue Alex's legacy, ALSF continues to raise funds for cutting-edge research, moving the world closer and closer to cures and more effective, less toxic treatments for childhood cancer. 

Recently, we introduced you to future pediatric oncology nurse Taylor, who is alive today because of a breakthrough treatment funded by ALSF. Treatment after... Read More

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