The Childhood Cancer Blog
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from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!
by Jay Scott When I was growing up, there was no such thing as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or even cell phones! However, today, children are introduced to social media at a very early age, some may even begin creating a digital footprint of their lives before they are out of the womb (have any of your friends announced their impending arrival with an ultrasound photo?). I have no idea how social media will evolve in the next 10, 20, 30 years, and while some of its evolution may be invasive, I know that social media also has the ability to create positive outcomes, including changing lives,... Read More
Hooray - it's June and National Lemonade Days weekend is just about to kick off! It's our busiest week of the year here, but all of us at ALSF are excited, inspired and ready for another incredible week and summer of working with you, our dedicated supporters. Do you want to get involved in Lemonade Days (June 6-8) but haven't registered to hold a stand yet? Not a problem - there's still plenty of time to sign up and hold a stand or event. Simply register on our website, check out our... Read More
Every family affected by childhood cancer has a story to tell. Each time a family tells their story, it opens people’s eyes and hearts to the importance of curing childhood cancer. This is the impetus behind Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Hero Ambassador Program. Hero ambassadors are often family members of childhood cancer heroes, but our brave heroes also take on the role of ambassadors. Meet Hero Ambassador Jonathan Nagrant. Jonathan was diagnosed with... Read More
