The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
![To future doctors take their childhood battle cancer out of the clinic and into the lab to find cures for childhood cancer.](https://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/styles/blog_full/public/j._szigety_picture.jpg?itok=0jRYMzm0)
Pictured: John Szigety (middle) and family
by Adam Paris, ALSF
John Szigety was diagnosed at age 10 with Hodgkin lymphoma and underwent treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital and Hackensack University Medical Center. After eight months of treatment, he suffered a relapse in early 2006, but completed treatment that June. Today, he is 11 years cancer-free.
Amjad Shaikh was diagnosed just before his 9th birthday with leukemia and went through his... Read More
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:
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
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