Neuroblastoma, the type of cancer our founder Alex Scott battled, is the most-common extra-cranial solid tumor in childhood. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) has helped power research that is getting us closer to cures every day. Researchers like Dr. John Maris from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Dr. Katherine Matthay from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, who sit on the ALSF Scientific Advisory Board, are working to study what makes neuroblastoma tick — to... Read More
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Welcome to The Childhood Cancer Blog
from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!
by Lisa Metzger, Hero Mom
Lisa Metzger, Hero Mom to Caroline, shared her story with us. When Caroline was just 6-months-old, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer that often occurs in infancy. Caroline is now a wild and fun loving 3-year-old and a big sister to her little brother "Super Sib" Stephen. Keep reading to learn more about Lisa, her daughter and how your support of ALSF is truly helping get us closer to cures for childhood cancer.
It wasn’t until October... Read More
We are one month into the new year and perhaps you made a lofty goal to run and exercise more.
And perhaps, like over 50% of resolution makers you’ve fallen off the wagon a little. Well, here is the motivation you need to just keep running!
While you are racing to the finish line, you can help fund cutting-edge childhood cancer research! Join Team Lemon—the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Charity Racing Team! While you run, walk, ride or swim, you can help raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. Team... Read More
