“Our” month (September) is here – National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. As in past years, we’ll be blogging more than usual this month to bring you inspiring stories of hope made possible by your support, easy ways that you can spread awareness throughout the month and the why it's so important to join the fight.
This week (and really every week) we’re all about our heroes. We refer to all children with cancer – those who have survived the disease, are still battling it or who have passed away – as our 
Simply by sharing the video on Facebook, you not only help us spread awareness, but Northwestern Mutual will donate $2 to ALSF for each share up to $50,000. It doesn’t get easier to help us in the fight.
Looking for other ways to help spread awareness in September?
- Donate your miles to the Million Mile Run! You can register to participate at any point throughout the month or make a dollar donation of any size to an existing team’s efforts. We've already logged nearly 15,000 miles!
- Share our Childhood Cancer Facts infographic
- Tell one person the story of Alex and ask them to do the same.
- Hold an Alex’s Lemonade Stand – it’s technically summer until Sept. 22, although anytime is a great time to hold a stand
- Wear yellow! Check out our online Alex's Shop for new gear.
September 4, 2013
