Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

We have some sweet news: #LemonadeDays is returning to its usual date in June! This annual, week-long tradition unites supporters from across the globe in one common goal: to honor Alex’s dream of curing childhood cancer. In 2021, you can pick any day(s) between June 5-13 to hold your lemonade stand or event for kids with cancer wherever you are! Whether you keep it classic with a social-distanced, curbside stand or take your event virtual, every cup represents another chance for childhood cancer research to uncover breakthrough treatments that will lead to cures. Register your stand at LemonadeDays.org

Shop fresh merchandise in Alex’s Shop including two lemony mug options and a beautiful dog coloring book that’s fit for all ages! Every purchase helps kids fight cancer at Shop.AlexsLemonade.org

One year ago, none of us expected what was to come. From lockdowns to masking to social distancing, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the entire world. For childhood cancer families, one year in a pandemic has doubled the pressure and the uncertainty. Here’s a look back at the top stories from one year in a global pandemic.

Now accepting applications for remote summer internships with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)! Opportunities in Writing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Family Services and Fundraising are available to support ALSF's mission. Visit the ALSF careers page below to learn more and apply today.

For Katherine G. Tarlock, MD, of the University of Washington and Seattle Children's, becoming a physician scientist focused on pediatric leukemia was a perfect blend of helping children and their families alongside her love of research. During Dr. Tarlock’s pediatric oncology fellowship, she applied for and received an Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Young Investigator (YI) grant designed to support early career researchers and to provide funding to conduct their research alongside their clinical practice. Read more about Dr. Tarlock this #WomensHistoryMonth at the link below.

Today and every day, Team Alex is honored to work with women from around the world who are dedicated to helping kids with cancer. If you know a woman making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer, give them a shoutout in the comments below! #InternationalWomensDay

"Today is my daughter’s 25th birthday. She isn’t here to celebrate with us her last birthday with us was when Alex was just 8 years old. Alex is not physically here but her heart, her beliefs and her legacy are everywhere I look. Alex had a pure belief in victory and it was a belief that did not quit even when her body did. Alex believed she could change things for other kids. She never said it was too late, and she pushed toward goals that at the time seemed unattainab...le; like the goal to raise $1 million for childhood cancer research. When I am struggling with the difficulty of this goal of curing childhood cancer, it is Alex’s belief in the power of all us families, supporters, researchers, everyone that keeps me putting one foot in front of the other. And while today is when we celebrate Alex’s birthday, I know also that today and every day, children with cancer are celebrating more birthdays and milestones. This knowledge is what gives me what I need to take one more step, and then another and another, so that I can see the finish line in our future. Alex believed we would cross it she believed in cures and she believed the only way to cross that finish line was together. Alex is at the heart of it all for me, as her mother, for Jay, as her father, and for her brothers Patrick, Joey and Eddie. Even though Alex is not standing here next to us, we have the gifts of experiencing her grit, her wisdom and her sheer refusal to give up. I am happy for the memories I have of my daughter and I am so happy for the legacy she left us all. I am happy for the lemonade and the cures that will happen for children with cancer. And above all, I am happy for my beautiful daughter. Happy birthday, Alex." Read more from Liz Scott, Alex's Mom/Co-Executive Director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: https://bit.ly/2N4X2wj

"Her spirit and determination pushed her to raise $1 million by the time she died at age 8. Her belief that you can always do better is something we strive for every day at Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)...Alex believed that a lemonade stand could cure childhood cancer. And we still do, too." - Liz Scott, Alex’s Mom & Co-Executive Director of ALSF #InternationalWomensDay

Every year on January 18, we remember our founder Alex Scott and celebrate her belief that everyone can make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. That belief has brought us this far and will bring us all the way to cures.

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bob's Discount Furniture is dedicated to helping children thrive as a partner of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). In 2020, Bob's was proud to support ALSF through the Bob’s Café Collections for a Cause program and employee contributions which helped raise a total of $25,000 for childhood cancer research and programs! Our thanks goes to Bob's for being a committed partner in the fight against childhood cancer!

"I am happy for what I have. I am not unhappy for what I don’t have." - Alexandra "Alex" Scott, Founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Year after year, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's (ALSF) #LemonBall leaves a lasting impact for kids fighting cancer. The 15th year of this momentous event might have been the most unique to date. For the first time ever, supporters came together virtually to honor the legacy of Alexandra Alex Scott and continue the fight against childhood cancer. Not only did past sponsors, benefactors, and guests return once again, but we were able to introduce The Lemon Ball to new sup...porters from across the country. Most importantly, we raised nearly $600,000, which is enough to fund two ALSF Reach Grants! These critical grants help researchers translate new discoveries in the lab into clinical trials for kids with cancer. We thank everyone for your immense support during such a challenging time. It will truly make a difference in the lives of children and families facing this disease.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Camden Catholic High School Lemon Club installed an interactive mural to inspire the school community to be the "I" in "Kind." Members of the school community were encouraged to share their favorite Dr. King quote as part of the mural. This year, our founder Alex Scott's 25th birthday coincided with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Liz Scott, Alex's mom, often reflects on Dr. King’s wisdom and famous words, that darkness cannot drive out darkness, that only light can do that. Liz said that it "reminds [her] of Alex in so many ways, but mostly of her firm belief that we can make lemonade, and that anyone is capable of making a change for children with cancer."

Have you ever seen a 5K so spooktacular? Join #AlexsLemonade virtually this Halloween to walk or run anywhere, at any time on October 31 while supporting children battling cancer and their families. Register for the Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K at AlexsLemonade.org/Virtual-Walk-Run

Since Alex held her first stand 20 years ago, supporters like you have propelled new breakthroughs for kids with cancer. Now, we need your help to ensure that progress continues by making a $20 donation in honor of this milestone. Your gift will provide critical funding for research to deliver the cures Alex always believed in. Give today - AlexsLemonade.org/20-Years

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) has created a COVID-19 emergency fund for childhood cancer families that provides: Extended hotel stays so families can remain close to treatment Grocery assistance for families Support for families traveling to their home hospital for standard treatment... You can help ALSF continue to provide these critical services. Give today and make a meaningful difference for families fighting childhood cancer - https://bit.ly/2y4lBlF

Little Penelope is really rocking it! Two years ago she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and surgery left her with physical limitations. Every day, Penelope is working to get stronger with her physical therapy exercises! Help us cheer Penelope on by commenting below!

Are you carving pumpkins this fall? Check out this sweet display by the Littlefields, a childhood cancer hero family, and share your creations with us in the comments below! #NationalPumpkinDay

For most of his career, #AlexsLemonade-funded researcher Robert Wechsler-Reya, PhD from the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, has been searching for cures to medulloblastoma, the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor.

"Our first family car is now turning into literal lifesaving research for kids with cancer." Christie, Cars that Cure donor Your car, truck, boat or other vehicle can help kids fight cancer! More information available at CarsThatCure.org

On August 18, 2020, the RACE for Children Act went into effect and requires pharmaceutical companies to evaluate new drugs in children with cancer as they develop drugs for adults. Trish Adkins, a writer for #AlexsLemonade, recently shared what this new law means for the fight against childhood cancer with CURE magazine.

Take a break today with this special reading of Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand by childhood cancer hero families

Dressing up for the Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K? Pick your funniest, sweetest or most creative costume and enter our event costume contest for a chance to win a $100 credit for Shop.AlexsLemonade.org! Entering is simple and the deadline has been extended! Snap a photo in your costume and email it to Sara Moyer at [email protected] by Saturday, October 31 at 7 pm EDT. Costume photos will be shared on #AlexLemonade’s Facebook page on Sunday, November 1 and supporters can vote for their favorite costumes by liking photos. The contest will run through Monday, November 2, and the photo with the most likes will win the sweet prize!

While it looked a little different this year, some of our childhood cancer hero families had a spooktacular time dressing up for Halloween! Did your family dress up for Halloween? Share a photo with us in the comments below!

It's Spooktober and that means Halloween is almost here! Check out this sweet throwback of our founder, Alex Scott, with her brother Patrick, dressed up as a lion and mummy for Halloween.

Help raise awareness for the fight against childhood cancer with #AlexsLemonade face masks. All proceeds will support our COVID-19 emergency fund, which covers grocery costs for childhood cancer families. Order now > https://bit.ly/3hUsIyu

We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K - Halloween Edition on Saturday and made it a great success. We received an outpouring of support from across the country, with more than 1,500 participants walking and running with us virtually. Together, we raised enough to fund one year of an Epidemiology Grant, which focuses on early detection and prevention of childhood cancer. We’d also like to give a special shout-out and thank you to... our presenting sponsor, Volvo Car USA, for continuously going above and beyond to support #AlexsLemonade. Thank you all again for your support and participation. We could not have pulled off such a spooktacular virtual event without you. #EndChildhoodCancer5K

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In 2016, Lakelynn was just 3 years old when she diagnosed with a rare sarcoma, with an even rarer genetic mutation intermeshed in the nerves of her right arm. There was only one option: a clinical trial at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, funded by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and led by Dr. Steven Dubois. The trial was for a drug called larotrectinib, which had shown promise for kids battling cancer that expressed the NTRK fusion. The trial worked. Lakelynn’s tumor s...hrunk. Over 75% of the patients on the same trial also experienced positive results, which led to the FDA approval of larotrectinib in December 2018. In the past ten years, less than 30 new drugs have been approved by the FDA for pediatric oncology applications. ALSF supported the research that led to the approval of at least nine of these new drug therapies. Lakelynn's cancer won't be gone without more research. Read more - https://bit.ly/34j9ejb

Congratulations to our Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K Costume Contest winners, Melissa and Lola Sender! Their sweet Thing 1 and Cat in the Hat costumes, pictured below, won the most votes and their family has been awarded a $100 credit to Alex's Shop! We thank everyone who participated in this year's costume contest and supported the Halloween edition of our Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K over the weekend! AlexsLemonade.org/Virtual-Walk-Run | #EndChildhoodCancer5K

Across the country, more than 1,000 participants came together on Halloween to walk and run for the fight against childhood cancer. Whether they kept their distance outside or took to the treadmill, these participants put others first and we are extremely grateful. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in a virtual way. We’d also like to give a special shout-out and thank you to our presenting sponsor, Volvo Cars, for continuously going above and beyond to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. We thank everyone for running and walking with us and making a difference!

The Virtual Lemon Climb is just one month away, and tomorrow, Friday, October 23, is the last chance to ensure your limited edition shirt arrives in time for your climb! Registration is free for this event, but you can sport this sweet shirt by signing up at the $25 level. Sign up by Friday, October 23 and your shirt will arrive before November 21. Any t-shirt registrations made after October 23 will be delivered following the climb. Register now at LemonClimb.org!

It's time to pick the winner of the Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K - Halloween Edition Costume Contest! Place your vote for your favorite costume below by liking the photo. The photo with the most likes at 9 am EDT on November 2 will win a $100 credit to Alex's Shop (Shop.AlexsLemonade.org)! Please note, likes will only be tracked on the original photos, not shared posts. We will officially announce the winner on Monday, November 2nd, so get your votes in! *VOTING CLOSED*

You never know which dollar is going to make the difference and lead to the next big discovery

We are so grateful to our supporters who helped log more than 1 MILLION MILES and raise over $2 MILLION during this year’s Million Mile! This is a milestone we couldn’t have reached without you. The lengths you’ve gone to spread awareness and the money you’ve raised is making an impact on kids with cancer right now. TheMillionMile.org // #MillionMile #GoGold #Journey2AMillion

Help raise awareness for childhood cancer with this Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K Facebook photo frame featuring our presenting sponsor, Volvo Car USA! Make your Facebook profile photo spooktacular for Halloween by adding this fun Volvo Cars frame today! #EndChildhoodCancer5K Pictured: Childhood cancer hero Caroline and her mom, Lisa.

Eli began his battle with neuroblastoma at 4 years old. When his local children’s hospital had done all they could, Eli was still not better. Desperate for options, his parents learned of a promising treatment plan at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 1,200 miles from their home in Little Rock, Arkansas. The distance was daunting, until Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation reached out. They said that they’re going to start this Travel For Care fund, recalled Dawn, Eli’s mom.... ‘We know that you're coming back and forth, we want to be able to help you. Would you guys be willing to participate in this new program?’ We were like, ‘absolutely.’ 57 trips and 12 years later, Eli was changing the future of childhood cancer. Read more of Eli's story - https://bit.ly/3dt9ijr

Today, more than 1,000 #AlexsLemonade supporters across the country are running and walking to help childhood cancer heroes and their families who are battling the disease. Help us cheer the Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K participants on by commenting below with a motivational message! #EndChildhoodCancer5K

Joining #AlexsLemonade for the Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K - Halloween Edition today? In the comments below, please share with us... Where you're participating in the event Why you signed up for the event A photo from your walk or run!... AlexsLemonade.org/Virtual-Walk-Run | #EndChildhoodCancer5K

Share your Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K - Halloween Edition moments with us on social media by tagging #EndChildhoodCancer5K and @AlexsLemonade! Don’t forget to check out our printable downloads that include a virtual race bib and festive cheer signs that you can customize to your liking here - https://bit.ly/2Tycv8a

"During Alex's isolation, we learned so much. These days, there is one lesson especially that we should all remember: Greatness can come out of trying times and isolation."

Tune in for the Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K - Halloween Edition program hosted by Tracy Smith CBS News and featuring motivating messages from Alex’s parents, Liz and Jay Scott, inspiring stories from childhood cancer families, and encouragement from our presenting sponsor Volvo Car USA. AlexsLemonade.org/Virtual-Walk-Run | #EndChildhoodCancer5K

Eleven-year-old Boris chose to do something generous with his extra time in lockdown make bracelets to support kids with cancer! His virtual fundraiser surpassed its $500 goal, and he donated all the proceeds to #AlexsLemonade. "I want to make a difference. I want to show people who are dealing with cancer that there is hope." - Boris