The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

We were saddened to learn this week that one of our childhood cancer heroes, Matthew Schechter passed away. Matt was a lemonade stand host and most recently a volunteer at our annual gala, The Lemon Ball.Matt was a true hero. We are reminded especially this week that the work of our supporters, volunteers, grantees, and everyone fighting for a cure for kids with cancer really does matter, in big and small ways, to these kids... Read More
The familiar and founding principle of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. However, the foundation also operates under another especially important principle - that everyone, no matter how young or old, is capable of making a difference – including kids. We believe in kids helping kids, and since inception have seen the amazing spirit of kids who give back.For us, this dates... Read More
If you read last week’s blog, you may know that Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has had the immense honor of hosting a lemonade stand at The Big East Tournament this week. The Big East Tournament is the longest running conference tournament at any one site in all of college basketball, and determines the conference champion. In addition, the winner of the tournament receives an... Read More

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