Meet the Bloechl family, ALSF's Childhood Cancer Hero family representing the many kids affected by cancer in Alaska this year.
Alex's Lemonade Days is an annual 3-day fundraiser where supporters from coast to coast hold lemonade stands in a unified effort to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Support this family and all kids with cancer by hosting an Alex's Lemonade Stand in your hometown!
When Ellie Bloechl was diagnosed with T-cell Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), she had to be airlifted from Anchorage, Alaska to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland for treatment. After several years of treatment, Ellie is now in remission. The Bloechl family continue to fight for children like Ellie. This year the Bloechls will hold a lemonade stand during Alex's Lemonade Days, June 12-14, 2015. Read more about Ellie, a childhood cancer hero.
The family answered some questions for us about themselves and the state they are proud to represent.
Members of the family:
Dawn, Mike, Cameron (17), Logan (12), Ellie (8)
Name of your childhood cancer hero:
Ellie Marian Bloechl
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
What is his or her current status?
In remission
What are some of your favorite activities to do as a family?
Biking, hiking, sporting events, Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
Are you lifelong residents of your state?
Dawn since she was 3, Mike moved to AK 1991, all 3 kids were born and raised in Alaska
If friends were coming to visit your state, what’s one spot or attraction you’d tell them not to miss?
Drive along Turnagain Arm, Seward, Homer, Flattop Mountain and Denali
What food is your state known for? Do you like it?
Wild freshcaught salmon, giant vegetables at the Alaska State Fair
What makes your state special to you?
Beauty of the state, diversity of the people
Anything else you'd like to share about your state?
Most beautiful place on the earth!
Read about our other Hero Family State Reps and learn more about Alex's Lemonade Days
