The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

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    Connor and his family host their first lemonade stand in Memphis.
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    Alexandra is no stranger to hosting lemonade stands.
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    Father and son duo Christopher and Barron built a lemonade stand from milk crates.
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    At Helen's first stand, visitors each received a cookie and lemonade!

Kids with cancer need all of us to work together to make a difference! Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) founder, Alex Scott, believed that every donation could add up to cures for kids, and she was right. Every year, volunteer fundraisers raise millions of dollars. From front yard lemonade stands to online fundraisers, the creativity and dedication of supporters makes innovative research possible. 

Last weekend, supporters all across the country kicked off Lemonade Days, the ALSF annual week of lemonade stands. Families, friends and... Read More

Seventeen-year-old Tony Salerno has survived cancer three times.

The first time, Tony was just 2 years old and was diagnosed with stage IV high-risk neuroblastoma. 

His treatment was intense: biopsies, stem cell extraction, six rounds of inpatient chemotherapy, radiation, and two stem cell transplants. Tony finished treatment and moved onto the follow-up regiment that many childhood cancer survivors endure: regular scans, blood work, EEG’s and EKG’s to monitor his heart function,... Read More

You’ve registered. You’ve trained. And now your virtual run day is here! Virtual runs or virtual run series are great ways to enjoy a competitive running atmosphere on your own time, terms and turf! While the pandemic has necessitated the move from in-person local races to virtual, run anywhere races, virtual race series are here to stay for the long haul!

Joining a virtual run series is also a great way to make your aspirational fitness goals a reality—whether you are going from the couch to a 5K or you are striving for a half-marathon or even a marathon, virtual run series offer... Read More

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