The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

In 2013, I shared some words of wisdom from my daughter. Now, four years later, these words are even truer and more powerful. Keep reading to see why we all believe in miracles at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and how you can help this Giving Tuesday.

by Jay Scott, Alex’s Dad

In 2013, I shared some words of wisdom from my daughter. Now, four years later, these words are even truer and more powerful. Keep reading to see why we all believe in miracles at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and how you can help this Giving Tuesday

When Alex was 6 or 7, my wife, Liz, overheard a discussion between her and her older brother Patrick. Alex asked Patrick if he believed in miracles. 

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This holiday season gift your loved ones with some amazing presents from Alex’s Shop! We have something for everyone on your list. The best part—every purchase supports childhood cancer research. Here are ten of our favorites (and you can pursue the entire collection here, in Alex's Shop.):

This holiday season gift your loved ones with some amazing presents from Alex’s Shop! We have something for everyone on your list. The best part—every purchase supports childhood cancer research. Here are ten of our favorites:

1. Hero Puppy Holiday Gift

If you are like us and believe everyone deserves a puppy this Christmas, then Hero, the ALSF plush puppy, is the perfect item for you to gift. Ideal for little kids, big kids and grown kids, Hero comes in a... Read More

Lessons in gratitude from a childhood cancer mom

by Megan Roberts, Hero Mom

For some of us, gratitude is as true and as easy as the color of our eyes; for others, like me, gratitude takes work. Daily, sometimes hourly, often moment-to-moment work. And it starts by being present.

My oldest son Declan was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 3 years and 7 months old. I was also mother to Brendan, a toddler, and I was seven months pregnant with my third son, Tommy. A childhood cancer diagnosis could not have been a bigger surprise--or shock. I was prepared for... Read More

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