Childhood Cancer Heroes

A message from Jay and Liz Scott, Alex's Parents:

Many of you think of Alex as a hero ~ the sweet and courageous lemonade girl who inspired others to help children with cancer. Although she did not get the chance to live a long life, she showed us what it means to live a full life. Her bravery, strength, and love of life continue to inspire us every day. She is indeed our hero!

Since Alex was diagnosed in 1997, over 2 million more children worldwide have suffered because of cancer. These kids all have hopes and dreams of long lives. They have parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, and cousins who cherish them. They all inspire those who know them with their bravery, strength, and love of life. They are all heroes.

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Our Heroes!

Taylor Musser

Living outside Washington, D.C., 9-year-old Taylor is a fan of the Redskins, Nationals, Capitals and the University of Maryland. He excels at sports, especially baseball.

Ryan Cartafalsa

“Life changed in an instant” for the Cartafalsa family when their young son Ryan, who had been experiencing balance issues, had a CAT scan which revealed an abnormality.

Prestun Seibel

Prestun is a 3-year-old boy who likes playing video games and kicking a soccer ball and dislikes taking medicine.

Maisie Webb

When Maisie Webb was two, she complained on a walk that her foot didn’t work, and her family thought she had probably just grown tired and wanted to be carried.

Kimiko Lindsey-Schroder

It’s hard to believe that Kimiko (Kimi) Lindsey-Schroder is only 6 years old.

Emily Pickman

Our journey, in comparison to other families I know, was a very short one. On September 23, 2010, after 7 months of trying to find a doctor who would listen to my concerns, my daughter Emily went into the operating room so Dr.

Avery Lynn

Avery Lynn was just a few weeks shy of her 5th birthday when she was diagnosed with Stage IV Embryonal Rhabomyosarcoma.

Haylee Hanes

On July 12, 2012 our 13-year-old daughter Haylee was playing in the pool with her dad.

Lise de Boer

In August 2009, after months with stomach ache, Lise was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, stage 4 because of her age and bone marrow metastases. So Lise started with the (American) high risk protocol immediately.

William Abernathy

Thank you Alex's Lemonade Stand for accommodating our family with travel from Atlanta to Philadelphia for Will's treatment.

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All hero stories featured on the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation website represent the first-hand accounts of families whose children have battled cancer. The content of these stories, including any religious references, does not necessarily represent the beliefs of the foundation or its employees. All content has been screened for grammar, but otherwise remain in the words of the author.

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