Fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time.
The global burden of childhood cancer is staggering.
Every year, an estimated 300,000+ new cases of cancer affect children under the age of 20 worldwide. However, this number is most likely underreported due to childhood cancer cases that go undiagnosed and a lack of comprehensive childhood cancer registries.
After diagnosis, children everywhere face an uncertain future. In high-income countries, approximately 80-percent of children diagnosed with cancer will survive more than 5... Read More
Malina was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. Pictured above, Malina with her oncologist, Dr. Glenson Samuel. While in treatment, Malina participated in a research study that required her to donate blood at each check-up.
Malina was a typical toddler — playing, walking and exploring — but then she gradually stopped walking. After repeated doctor and ER visits, tests revealed the source of Malina’s immobility:
Ewing sarcoma.
Malina had a tumor in her spine, pressing down on vital nerves causing her to be unable to walk. Malina endured surgery to remove the tumor as well as chemotherapy and radiation.
While in treatment, Malina participated in a research study that required her to donate blood at each check-up. Her doctor, ALSF funded-researcher Dr. Glenson Samuel, used her blood... Read More
During The Million Mile in September, supporters work together to go more than 1 million miles and raise over $1 million for childhood cancer research and programs for families! All year long, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) uses this money to fund innovative projects at every stage of research to ensure cures are being found today and for the future.
Here are seven ways $1 million helps children with cancer:
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