Fundraiser Details
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It started with one mom, Kasey, suggesting a Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser for September. Many ideas were tossed around & the "Suck A Lemon Challenge" was created.
Challenge someone to "Suck A Lemon" and donate $10 to Alex's Lemonade Stand, $100 if they don't.
Childhood Cancer Facts
* In the US, the incidence of cancer among adolescents and young adults is increasing at a greater rate than any other age group, except those over 65 years.
* Two-thirds of childhood cancer patients will have long lasting chronic conditions from treatment.
* Less than 5% of the federal government's total funding for cancer research is dedicated to childhood caners each year.
* One in 330 children will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they're 20 years old.