The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
“It is so powerful for me to witness the strength of these kids and the love they are surrounded by through their families and their medical team,” said Nat Clymer, a Flashes of Hope photographer.
The photographers who volunteer for Flashes of Hope, a program of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, go to one of the most difficult places to capture some of the most special images: pediatric oncology hospitals.
One Flashes of Hope photographer, Nat Clymer, recalled one of his photo shoots with a little girl named Kennedy who was in the hospital with terminal cancer. During the shoot with her family, Kennedy hadn’t made eye contact with Nat or her family members the entire time. Still, Nat was able to capture some... Read More
Science to advance treatments for children with cancer has made incredible strides, but the causes of genetic mutations that lead to the development of cancer are still poorly understood. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)-funded researcher Alex Kentsis, MD/PhD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and his lab are investigating those fundamental causes, to find cures for all childhood cancers. Recently, he’s made a breakthrough discovery about solid tumor development that has led to a clinical trial.
Cancer is driven by abnormal changes (also known as... Read More
When Alex died, Liz didn’t just lose a daughter, but someone who would have grown to be a best friend to her as they aged.
Patrick's earliest memory is when he went to the hospital to see his sister Alex, the day after she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Eddie (pictured above with Alex) was just 5 years old when Alex passed away.
Alex anticipated the birth of her youngest brother Joey (pictured above) with great excitement.
When Alex died, Liz didn’t just lose a daughter, but someone who would have grown to be a best friend to her as they aged.
Today marks 18 years since my daughter Alex passed away. I have heard many ways that families who have lost children mark this day — quietly or with displays of remembrance, butterfly releases or special services at a place of worship. Each family has their own ways of holding their dear child or sibling in their hearts. Our family tends to be on the quiet side. I am sure that sounds odd since I am writing a public blog that will be shared on the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation social channels, but that is how it feels. We won’t do any special remembrance as a family. We each acknowledge... Read More
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