The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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

  • Lakelynn was 3 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare, inoperable tumor in her arm.
    Lakelynn was 3 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare, inoperable tumor in her arm.
  • A month after his first birthday, Francisco was diagnosed with stage II embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
    A month after his first birthday, Francisco was diagnosed with stage II embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Raymeer battled synovial sarcoma. Last year, he graduated kindergarten.
    Raymeer battled synovial sarcoma. Now, he is a rising second grader.
  • Just before her fourth birthday, Kaela was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and began treatment in 2007.
    Just before her fourth birthday, Kaela was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and began treatment in 2007.
  • July is Sarcoma Awareness Month.
    July is Sarcoma Awareness Month.

July is more than sweltering summer days and backyard barbeques; to many, it’s a month that honors those battling sarcomas – a disease that represents 15% of childhood cancer diagnoses. While the five-year survival rate for all types of childhood cancer is 86%, the average for the three most common sarcomas ranges from 65-75%. These cure rates lag behind many other kinds of pediatric cancers.

This month, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)... Read More

  • childhood cancer hero kevin
    childhood cancer hero kevin
  • childhood cancer hero Olivia
    childhood cancer hero Olivia
  • childhood cancer hero Kingsley
    childhood cancer hero Kingsley
  • childhood cancer hero Taylor
    childhood cancer hero Taylor

Throughout June, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is sharing childhood cancer stories to honor National Cancer Survivor Month. Thanks to research advancements made possible by our generous donors, the five-year survival rate for a pediatric cancer diagnosis has risen to 84%.

While there is still work to do to find cures for all kids, here are a few inspiring survivor stories that remind us to hold onto hope:

Kevin Rauch

When Kevin was 3 years old, he received a cancer... Read More

amazon prime days

Guess what? Amazon Prime Day, June 21-22, 2021, is not only 36 hours of epic deals, but a perfect time to fill your cart while doing your part for kids with cancer!

While you shop for epic deals on school supplies, lemonade stand staples, summer must-haves and fun impulse purchases, be sure to shop through AmazonSmile and select Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) as your charitable organization of choice. When you do, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5 percent of your eligible purchase price... Read More

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