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How to Help Kids with Cancer this Fall 
While the world recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we all know that childhood cancer does not just happen in September. Every day, 43 kids are diagnosed with cancer. Every day, every month, you can make a difference for those children and help researchers get closer to cures.  

While the world recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we all know that childhood cancer does not just happen in September. Every day, 43 kids are diagnosed with cancer. Every day, every month, you can make a difference for those children and help researchers get closer to cures.  

Here are some simple ways that you can help kids with cancer this fall:

1. Go Gold — All Year Round

The Gold Ribbon, which signifies childhood cancer awareness, is the perfect accessory all... Read More

In his own words (Elijah Talley's story)

On October 24, 2019, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) lost a member of our Foundation family. ALSF employee and childhood cancer hero, Elijah Talley passed away at the age of 18.

Each of us at ALSF has a fond memory of Elijah--whether it was listening to him play his guitar or working side-by-side with him at events to raise awareness and money for research. Elijah knew childhood cancer first-hand.  He was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma when he was just 4 years old. He fought the disease for 14 years, first at his home hospital in Arkansas. Later, Elijah, together... Read More

Now is the Prime Day to Help Kids with Cancer

Amazon Prime Days are July 15-16, 2019 and you can fill your cart and do your part for kids with cancer! While you search through all those deals for the most epic savings, be sure to shop through Amazon Smile (Smile.Amazon.Com) and select ALSF as your charitable organization.

Guess what? Amazon Prime Day, July 15-16, 2019, is not only a parade 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 Amazon Smile 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... Read More

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