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The Lemon Run Philadelphia, held on Sunday, November 13, 2011, made for two back to back weekends of successful events for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. After the The brisk and sunny morning brought out nearly 2,000 participants, including runners, walkers, children and those who simply came to show their support in the battle... Read More
If you only read the headline, the story would be a simple one – thousands gathered on a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles, California to raise funds and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the battle against childhood cancer. But if you were anywhere in the vicinity of the culinary cook out to find cures on Sunday, November 6, 2011, you know that the story is far more complex.... Read More
Each year ALSF staff member, Lisa Towry, travels to cancer research centers and children’s hospitals in different cities. This year she visited Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC). Over the years ALSF has helped fund researchers at these two Seattle institutions to find what causes childhood cancers, help deliver better treatments and improve the quality of life and care for kids with cancer. Lisa had the pleasure of touring their labs, learning more about their research and presenting checks!Take a look at the researchers that Lisa met with... Read More
