We were saddened to learn this week that one of our childhood cancer heroes, Matthew Schechter passed away. Matt was a lemonade stand host and most recently a volunteer at our annual gala, The Lemon Ball.

Matt was a true hero. We are reminded especially this week that the work of our supporters, volunteers, grantees, and everyone fighting for a cure for kids with cancer really does matter, in big and small ways, to these kids and their families. They are why we are here.

This week’s blog is dedicated to all the children who have faced and will face childhood cancer in their lifetime, and to our continuing promise of working toward the day when cures become reality.

>> Read Matt’s story, as posted to our website in 2009.