The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

There are unique bonds between brothers and sisters — laughter, friendship, honesty, a sprinkle of rivalry and, of course, love. 

Those bonds strengthen and grow when a childhood cancer diagnosis enters the picture. Healthy siblings are impacted alongside their brother or sister battling cancer. It is a scary time, but it is also a time when siblings do extraordinary things — like hold their sister’s hand while she is having a chemotherapy infusion, plan lemonade stands to help other kids get better or move family traditions from the home to the... Read More

Several weeks ago, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) made the decision to close the Foundation’s brick and mortar office and move Team Alex to their home offices. This pivot has made our team stronger than ever — and made all of us growing experts at remote work.

Team Alex has always been comprised of amazing individuals who excel at making lemonade when handed lemons. We are finding new ways to fight childhood cancer and to spread the optimistic, hopeful outlook that has guided ALSF from the beginning. 

Here are three feel-good stories from the Foundation: 

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Chef supporters at The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has extended farther than many of us could have imagined. In this chaotic period, we feel an extra dose of gratitude for the supporters who have helped Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight for cures for childhood cancer. Our culinary community has remained a dedicated ally.

Incredible chefs have cooked, shared recipes, hosted lemonade stands, organized events and lent their world-class talents to support our mission. In 2019 alone, over 100 chefs around the country... Read More

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