Fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time.
Grandma and ALSF supporter Rebecca Byrom jumped from a plane to raise money for childhood cancer research.
by Adam Paris, ALSF
There are many different ways people support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the fight against childhood cancer, but some people go above and beyond with their crazy fundraising ideas. ALSF always encourages people to get creative and here are 10 of the most unique ways supporters have helped fight childhood cancer.
1. A Skydiving Grandma
Rebecca Byrom (aka Grandma Bee) wanted to support her grandson Alex, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in... Read More
by Liz Scott, Alex’s Mom
Today, January 18, 2018, would have been my daughter Alex’s 22nd birthday; most of you know her as the founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Every year as Alex’s birthday rolls around, I wonder what is left to say about Alex. I have shared so much about her amazing life, her heartbreaking struggles and her extraordinary ability to persist. She was a special girl that is certain. I am proud to be her mom.
As I think of a new story to share about her life, I can’t help but think of another little girl named Greta whose story was similar to Alex... Read More
by Adam Paris, ALSF
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation started because Alex believed so strongly in the power of kids helping kids. Whether it’s hitting a hole-in-one, challenging classes to a change war or cheering up SuperSibs, kids are thinking of creative ways to help the fight against childhood cancer. Here are five ways children across the country are making a difference:
1. Turning Sports Stats Into Research Dollars
Bella, an 8-year-old golfer in Illinois, is as driven to fight childhood cancer as she is to get pars on the golf course. After asking her... Read More
