Dear Friends, Family & Colleagues:
         
This year, we put together another outstanding team for the Million Mile Run called the Million Mile Smile.  Our team spans the globe this year, with friends, colleagues, & family from the USA to friends & collegues with the cancer support initiative (SMILE) in Saudi Arabia!  This exciting event raises money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, an amazing group that helps children with cancer.  Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was started by an inspirational 4 year old little girl, Alex Scott, after she was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer called neuroblastoma.  Alex began to raise money by holding lemonade stands in her driveway to help doctors find cures for children with cancer.  Very sadly, Alex passed away when she was just 8 years old.  Her parents, Liz and Jay Scott, are remarkable people and they have carried on Alex’s valiant effort to cure childhood cancer.  Both Liz and Jay quit their jobs to work for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and they have made incredible progress towards ending childhood cancer.  Today, thanks to Alex and her family, many more children will be cured of cancer!
         
Please join our our efforts to cure childhood cancer!  We dedicate our team to a remarkable young woman, Amanda Zittle.  As a cancer doctor, I had the honor of caring for Amanda when she bravely battled childhood leukemia at the age of just 8 years.  (Please see her beautiful pictures with her family on our website.)  Amanda has incredible courage, optimism, and strength that inspires all who know her. Today, Amanda is 35 years old and she continues to do amazing things!    
         
The goal for the entire organization is 1 million miles during the month of September- thus the name, the Million Mile Run!  Participants can run, walk, bike, swim, or even row.  In fact, any way you want to go is fine! 
         
Amanda, Alex’s family, and all of our patients and their families remind us to be grateful for each and every moment and inspire us to fight for the day when all children with cancer will have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and lead long and healthy lives.  Thank you all for your contributions to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation!! 

Linda & our entire team:  Million Mile Smile
 
Go Team!!