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July 9, 2018

by Trish Adkins

In 2000, the first draft of the map of human genome—a mosaic representation of characteristics of what makes our biology uniquely human—was released. The map paved the way for more... more

February 7, 2018

When 14-year-old U.S. Junior National Cyclist Arnav, fell off his bike and shattered his helmet during a race, the race... more

August 28, 2017

by Trish Adkins

Every year, over 250,000 new cases of cancer affect children around the world. Every day, 250 of these children will die from... more

June 21, 2017

Editor’s note: Previously, we shared Part 1 of Arnav’s story. If you missed that installment, read it here.

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June 19, 2017

“No, I want to compete,” Arnav said as he picked his bike up off the ground.

Despite having just fallen off his cycle and shattered his helmet, Arnav was insistent on finishing the cycling competition. Race officials cautioned... more

May 15, 2017

by Trish Adkins, ALSF 

In 2000, 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott asked her parents to help host her first lemonade stand in her front yard. Alex had been battling... more

May 12, 2017

by Jay Scott, Alex’s Dad

In our book, Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand, there is a picture of a woman on crutches. This character... more

December 14, 2016

In 2006, at the age of 11, Taylor was diagnosed with... more

December 1, 2016

Taylor, a 21-year-old University of North Alabama student, is studying to become a pediatric oncology nurse. Although she’s only in her first year of nursing courses, Taylor knows exactly what nurses can mean to their patients. Taylor... more

August 30, 2016

Kaela Cruz, osteoscarcoma survivor and Alex's Lemonade Stand Hero Ambassadorby Kaela Cruz

ALSF Hero... more

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