Philadelphia, May 15, 2024 – CBS Philadelphia will present the 18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon – a full day of fundraising for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) on Thursday June 20, 2024, live from CBS Philadelphia studios from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The annual event has raised more than $54 million since it began in 2007. 

Viewers tuning in will learn about the heart of Alex Scott and the impact of her legacy, as well as see the resilience of the ALSF Hero Kids and Families directly impacted by the fight against childhood cancer. Viewers can also help make a difference by lending their support in the form of donations to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. 

Donation methods
Text: CBSALEX to 44-321
Visit: www.cbsalex.com, www.cbsalex.org, and AlexsLemonade.org/CBS
Venmo: @AlexsLemonadeStandFoundation, include CBS in the What’s it for comment section
Call: 866-333-1213

The Telethon will be featured in all regularly scheduled CBS Philadelphia Newscasts throughout the day on Thursday June 20, 2024 starting at 6am. Additionally, live one hour Telethon specials will air at 9am, 3pm and 7pm on CBS Philadelphia and the station’s streaming platform CBS News Philadelphia. 

“We are so thankful to CBS Philadelphia for continuing to share Alex's story and keeping her legacy alive by hosting the annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon, said Liz Scott, Alex’s Mom and Co-Executive Director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Through their platform they raise awareness for the cause by giving a voice to families fighting childhood cancer. The money raised goes to fund safer treatments and cures. We are so grateful of the support and commitment we receive each year from the CBS Philadelphia community and their viewers”

Kelly Frank, President and General Manager of CBS Philadelphia adds “Every year, the ‘Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope’ Telethon brings us to the heart of our purpose: we exist to make our communities better places to live. I can think of no greater cause than curing childhood cancer and no better partner than the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. We are so inspired by Alex’s generosity and the Scott Family’s enduring commitment. CBS Philadelphia is proud and humbled to be a part of this annual fundraising mission”.

About ALSF

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Alex died in 2004 but the little girl left a big legacy proving how one idea can make a huge difference.

About CBS Philadelphia

We know this place by heart. We know what makes it tick. What makes it different. What makes it awesome. Because we live here too. CBS Philadelphia has been here since the beginning, working to uncover the heart behind the headline. From the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore, we care as much as you do. And we are proud to tell our stories. CBS Philadelphia: Finding Heart in Every Beat.

CBS Philadelphia is a division of Paramount Global.

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