Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Alex is the inspiration behind Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004) was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, before her first birthday. At the age of 4, Alex announced that 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, complete with thousands of volunteers across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $50 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 200 research projects nationally.

• To raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily research into new treatments and cures.
• To encourage and empower others, especially children, to raise money for childhood cancer by holding their own Alex's Lemonade Stands.

Our donations come from several sources, including: devoted volunteers who host fundraisers; partnerships with businesses and corporations; and individual donations made directly to our foundation.

We encourage our supporters to hold any type of fundraiser, from car washes to walk-a-thons to collecting change!   For creative fundraising ideas, check out the Hold Your Own Stand/Event section of our website for ideas on holding a different type of event.  Again, we ask that you make it official by registering your event by clicking on Register Now anywhere throughout the site.  We will keep in touch, provide your own customizable fundraising page, and send you a fundraising mini-pack starter kit.

We have raised over $50 million for childhood cancer, and we have funded more than 200 research projects at over 66 institutions.  Additionally, we have important programs to help families struggling with childhood cancer, such as our Travel Fund and an annual Educational Symposium.