The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

Learn the story behind the Alex's Lemonade Days and Alex's Original Stand for childhood cancer.

Back where it all began. ALSF Founder Alex Scott, above, at one of her lemonade stands. 

by Trish Adkins

It all started with one front yard lemonade stand. 

ALSF Founder Alex Scott had one big idea: to host lemonade stands to help other kids just like her feel better. When Alex was just 4-years-old, she hosted her first lemonade stand. That first stand kept growing each year and four years later, when Alex was 8-years-old, her lemonade stand raised $1 million for childhood cancer research.

The last stand that Alex would attend was held at her elementary... Read More

You can't ever say Thank you enough! Here are great ways to thank your supporters

You can't ever say Thank You enough! 

by Jenna Caroccia, ALSF Donor Appreciation and Development Coordinator 

Lemonade Days is quickly approaching and you’re all ready to host an outstanding event. You’ve chosen the date, ordered the lemonade and publicized your stand all over town. You have a fundraising plan and with that, something amazing will happen - you will raise funds for children fighting cancer and make a positive impact in the world. All of us at ALSF are so thankful for your amazing help!  After the photos are posted and the funds are turned into ALSF, it’s time... Read More

by Jaime Horenstein, ALSF Social Media Specialist

Calling all social media mavens! You can harness the power of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other social platforms to spread the word about your lemonade stand and join the fight against childhood cancer. Social media is such a great way to announce your event, invite your community, raise funds and tell everyone... Read More

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