The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

Every day, parents of children battling cancer travel thousands of miles for treatments. That’s why this September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re going a million miles to raise awareness and fundraise for cures.

Last year, more than 12,000 people logged miles and raised money for childhood cancer research during Alex's Million Mile in September. This year we’re doing it... Read More

Our founder, Alexandra "Alex" ScottJanuary 18, 1996-August 1, 2004Alex Scott, our founder, believed in the power of small things to add up to big things. Today, as we remember and honor Alex, we are awed by all that she accomplished. Jay Scott, Alex's Dad, has a moving blog post about her legacy up today at... Read More
Two scientists are spending sabbaticals as "scientists-in-residence" at the ALSF office this summer. They’re providing their unique insight to analyze the success of ALSF’s grant program and help shape its future direction.Dale Haines, PhD and Andrei Thomas-Tikhonenko, PhD have been a great addition to our office. Dale Haines is an Associate Professor of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry at Temple University School of... Read More

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