The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
This year has proven that we can do just about anything virtually — even run a half or full marathon on our own course! During The Million Mile in September, supporters went the extra mile (and even the extra 26.2 miles) to raise awareness (and funds!) to support childhood cancer research.
I am literally sweating just thinking about all of those miles!
Here are the inspirational stories from our Million Mile participants who went the distance. And if these amazing stories leave you itching to lace up and run out, ... Read More
Every day is a feel-good day when you share walks, chats and cuddles with your furry friend! Meet some of the coolest dogs around that lend their own brand of furry support to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. A good dog is the perfect anecdote to a long week, a superior walking partner, the best listener and secret-keeper around and, of course, the snuggliest cuddle before you turn in for the night!
Before you meet these lemonade loving pups, head over to Alex’s Shop and grab a Lemon... Read More
When COVID-19 forced all but essential employees to work from home, childhood cancer researchers were faced with the same shutdown. Dr. Michelle Monje, an Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)-funded researcher who studies high-grade gliomas, had less than 12 hours to shut down her lab when California put shelter-in-place orders in effect on March 16.
Dr. Monje and her team scrambled to save the things they could not lose—like primary... Read More
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