The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Ohio All-State football player, Matt Colella battled cancer as a middle school student. As a way to raise money for childhood cancer research while still in high school, Matt asked others to pledge a dollar amount for each point he made as his team’s kicker. The idea worked and Matt initially raised over $7,000.
Matt brought the idea with him to Kohl’s Professional Camps, the premier training program for football kickers, punters and long-snappers. The synergy was instant and with the support of Jamie Kohl, Kohl’s Kicking Camps founder and camp director, the... Read More
![Rebecca Byrom (aka Grandma Bee) wanted to support f her grandson Alex, <link to webpage> who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2016. Since Alex faced his scary situation so bravely, she wanted to do something that scared her: skydiving! Despite being over 70 years old, both she and her husband Tom leapt from a plane in San Diego last July. With over $28,000 raised, facing her fears certainly paid off for Grandma Bee as she made a huge impact for kids with cancer. Watch the video of the sky dive below.](https://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/styles/blog_full/public/grandma_bee.jpg?itok=JsYgOC2e)
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
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