The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Hosting a lemonade stand through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a wonderful and charitable way to help all kids with cancer. Wondering how to make your lemonade stand more sustainable and environmentally friendly? There are plenty of ways to keep stands inexpensive and fun while keeping things eco-friendly! We’ve got some great tips on how you can make your lemonade stand not just yellow, but green, too!
1. Compost your lemon rinds
If you like your lemonade freshly squeezed, this tip is... Read More
Pablo (center) with his father and (left) and brother (right)
“I feel like I can see myself in these kids,” said former Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) grantee, Pablo Monterroso, reflecting on his work with children battling cancer. “I can see my brother in these kids. They are just like me and you, and all they want to do is live a normal life, go camping, play sports, have friends, and play outside. Every little piece of the puzzle that we’re able to work towards making this world a better place and making their experience better is giving back a whole childhood.”
Ever since he was a kid, Pablo knew the value of a “normal”... Read More
It’s September. The summer is drawing to a close. As the air begins to get a little chilly (even here in L.A.), our thoughts habitually start to shift toward fall flavors like pumpkin spice or apple cider and the colors of autumn leaves. Around this time, we also have the opportunity to honor stories of tremendous toughness, resilience, and grit. And, no, I do not just mean what happens on a football field.
This month we recognized and gave a voice to children bravely battling childhood cancer. I have the unique privilege to witness and play a small part in helping them navigate... Read More
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