The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
An ALSF-funded researcher is working to combat the process of autophagy and destroy brain tumor cells. Above, brain tumor cells under stress show a high level of autophagy, as exhibited by the brown spots.
by Trish Adkins
In order to survive, the cells of the body are constantly recycling within themselves, taking proteins inside the cell, scooping them up, breaking the proteins down and releasing the energy back into the cell as new building blocks. Every cell in the body performs this process, called autophagy. The word literally means “self-eating,” and in addition to giving cells an internal source of energy, autophagy also helps cells remain healthy by keeping invaders like bacteria, viruses or chemotherapy out. Cells that live in... Read More
by Ernie DiLullo, Digital Content Specialist ALSF
When you register your lemonade stand, you automatically get an event page. Your event page is a great way for you to communicate with your network and collect online donations. There are a wide variety of features that you can use to help promote your event, inspire donors and meet your fundraising goals!
1. Customize Your Page
When creating an event page, always make sure that you have the correct date, time and location so people who are searching... Read More
Liz Scott and Allison Clarke are two moms on a mission to cure childhood cancer.
by Trish Adkins, ALSF
In 2000, 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott asked her parents to help host her first lemonade stand in her front yard. Alex had been battling neuroblastoma since just before her first birthday and wanted to do something to help other kids battling cancer feel better. Alex raised over $2,000 at her first stand and kicked off a legacy of lemonade stands and hope.
Nine years later, 10-year-old Quinn Clarke was... Read More
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