The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!

Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to remind everyone in your life that you are thinking of them. There is nothing sweeter than icy cold lemonade combined with helping kids with cancer. This Valentine’s Day share your love with all the sweeties in your life by giving a gift that gives back! 

Here are five great gifts to share with your favorite people:

1.    Send a little sweetness to their mailbox.

It’s more important than ever to stay connected with friends and loved ones, both near and far. And what better way to show you care than by surprising someone... Read More

Pictured above, a note from ALSF founder, Alex Scott, to her mother. “You never know when a simple gesture will become a treasure to those you leave behind," said her mom Liz Scott

Liz Scott, mom to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) founder Alex Scott, has a little love note that she cherishes. It simply says, “I love you, Mom,” in that sweet irregular handwriting that is the trademark of young kids. Alex wrote it for Liz when she was around 6 years old. 

Throughout the years, ALSF supporters have shared love notes and also shared the love through their amazing support of children with cancer. In honor of this weekend that is all about sharing the love, here... Read More

Every year, more than 300,000 new cases of cancer affect children under the age of 20 worldwide. This number is most likely underreported due to many cases that go undiagnosed and a lack of comprehensive childhood cancer registries. Making a difference for these kids requires collaboration across the spectrum of stakeholders. From supporters and research advocates to the scientists and physicians working in labs and clinics, finding cures and safer treatment for children takes all of us. 

In the words of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Founder, Alex Scott, “I think if we... Read More

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