The repository provides cell lines and xenografts to researchers across the USA and the world (19 countries) and has become the de facto worldwide repository for such childhood cancer models.  This repository is supported by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which enables it to continue to receive samples from The Children's Oncology Group (COG),  to establish new laboratory models of childhood cancer, and to make those models available to investigators world-wide.

Last year our team logged 15,577 miles and raised $6,339!  We hope to surpass our totals from last year.

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For more information about the repository, please visit: cogcell.org

Our Honored Hero - Nick Leslie

At 3 ½ years old, Nick was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma.  After initial treatment, Nick and his family turned to additional experimental treatments.  Because of fenretinide, Nick has been NED (no evidence of disease) for over 6 years and will be turning 17 on October 22nd.

Here are a few links about Nick's story:

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/112209/loc_527629914.shtml#.VeTP49NVhFt

http://www.kcbd.com/story/29948336/raising-money-to-fight-childhood-cancer