The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
As life continues in lockdown, it can be hard to see the lemonade (and to know what day of the week it is). Heading into this Memorial Day weekend, which for so many of us is the official summertime kick-off, can feel a little flat while as regular life pauses.
We could all use some inspiration to boost our moods and get us moving.
At Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), our inspiration comes from the heroes — the children who have faced childhood cancer and still, always, find a way to simply be kids. Here’s some Feel-Good Friday inspiration to help take you into the... Read More
During May, we honor Brain Tumor Awareness Month, to raise awareness of childhood brain tumors and the significant need for more research that will lead to new, safer cures.
Brain and Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors are the leading cause of death for children with cancer in the United States, overtaking childhood leukemia in 2016. While leukemia has seen an increase in survival rates over the last several decades due to improved treatments, brain tumors lag behind with fewer innovative treatments.
Decades have gone by without changes in treatment plans or outcomes in some... Read More
Are you running a 5K this year? It’s easier than you think to turn your race into a virtual fundraiser to help kids with cancer.
Just ask John – a member of Team Lemon, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s (ALSF) charity racing team. John is an elementary school teacher and avid runner who plans to race in the TCS New York City Marathon for ALSF later this year. Knowing kids needed his help now, he decided to hold a motivational race of his own to fundraise for his marathon goal, setting up a virtual 5K that anyone could join... Read More
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