The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Southwest Elementary in Clemmons, North Carolina has been hosting lemonade stands since 2012. They have raised over $43,000.
For the past three years, the summer math camp at Wyoming Seminary Lower School has incorporated a lemonade stand into their math lessons. The camp finishes the week with a lemonade stand and has raised over $1,300 so far.
Calling all teachers! The new school year is right around the corner!
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) programs are a great way to teach students about how they can make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer while also enhancing lesson plans and curriculum development.
As you plan the year, consider these six community service classroom activities that are easy to integrate into your lesson plans. You can pick one activity or combine a few to create a unique and meaningful experience at your school:
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Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day. For children battling this rare brain tumor, treatment options are limited and after relapse, the disease tends to spread quickly.
In 2016, we shared the story of Chloe Cox, a then 12-year-old from Texarkana, Texas who had been diagnosed with glioblastoma. Chloe’s family utilized the ALSF Travel For Care program to help cover the costs of hotel rooms 300 miles... Read More
During The Million Mile in September, supporters work together to go more than 1 million miles and raise over $1 million for childhood cancer research and programs for families! All year long, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) uses this money to fund innovative projects at every stage of research to ensure cures are being found today and for the future.
Here are seven ways $1 million helps children with cancer:
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