The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Edie, pictured above with mom Emily, celebrated her 10th birthday on June 7.
Emily and Edie Gilger, together with their oncologist Dr. Yael Mossé, shared their story at the ALSF Lemon Ball in January 2019.
Edie and her mother Emily battled the same ALK-driven neuroblastoma.
My husband, Nick always tells people that without Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and without the research you support, he would not have a family. And it’s true. My daughter Edie, me, my son Kinsey—none of us would be here if it weren’t for ALSF.
My daughter, Edie, was born June 7, 2009 in Lynchburg, Virginia.
When Edie was six months old, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma. She had two tumors growing out of each adrenal gland crossing over her mid-section and invading her pancreas, kidneys,... Read More
Each year, CBS 3 in Philadelphia holds a 14-hour telethon to raise money to support the work of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Perry Casciato, the CBS 3/CW Philly Program Director and Executive Producer for the Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon, shared with us why this is one of his favorite days of the year. Keep reading and of course, save the date, this year’s telethon begins June 20 at 6 am.
It wasn’t my idea to start a Telethon... Read More
Get crafty with these sweet ideas!
Get creative with lemonade stand signs for your neighborhood!
Add some flair to your stand with balloons and flag decor.
Wooden crates are a great material for building for a DIY Lemonade Stand.
Cupcakes are the perfect match for cold lemonade!
Personalize t-shirts for your Lemonade Stand crew!
You can design your own posters and flyers!
Make your own donation boxes to keep donations safe and secure.
A cool, tall glass of lemonade on a hot day tastes pretty good — but nothing tastes as sweet as giving back feels. Use your creativity to host a fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)!Alexandra “Alex” Scott set up her front yard lemonade stand when she was just 4 years old, raising more than $2,000 that she gave to doctors so they could find cures for all children battling cancer.
Today, ALSF has funded hundreds of research projects across the United States and Canada and has established support programs for families seeking cutting-edge treatments for their... Read More
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