• The Million Mile 2022
    The Million Mile
    September 1 – 30, 2023

    How far will you go to help kids with cancer? Anyone, anywhere can join in this flexible fitness challenge that lets you walk, run and cycle to help kids fight cancer. Get out there with friends and family to log miles and fund breakthrough research during one of the largest Childhood Cancer Awareness Month events!

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  • Alexandra Scott at her lemonade stand
    Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
    Fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time

    Our mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Learn more about us »

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  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Go Gold in September
    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

    Go Gold throughout September to raise awareness for all kids fighting cancer. Share the importance of funding research to discover safer, more effective treatments and cures. Anyone, anywhere can make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Go Gold
  • End Childhood Cancer Walk/Run 2022
    End Childhood Cancer Walk/Run 5K
    October 28, 2023

    Walk with a purpose or run for the cause in this family-friendly 5K! This Hallo-weekend, meet us at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and come dressed in your Halloween best to compete in our costume contests. Sign up for free or become an awareness walker or runner to receive a spooktacular t-shirt.

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  • Boy with a cup of lemonade
    Join the One Cup at a Time Club!

    Make recurring gifts part of your monthly routine by joining our One Cup at a Time program! Your membership even comes with special perks like exclusive email updates. You will be amazed how your impact can grow over time!

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Who You’re Helping: Our Childhood Cancer Heroes

Featured Hero

Tenzin Tanaka

Outgoing, silly and stubborn, Tenzin is a little boy with a lot of fight in him. When he was diagnosed with leukemia, his world immediately turned upside down, but Tenzin took it all in stride. Today, he is in the maintenance stage of treatment.
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  • More than 1,000 Medical Research Grants Since 2005
  • Nearly 150 Institutions ALSF funds grants all across the United States and Canada

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The Childhood Cancer Blog

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September 19, 2023
The Future of Childhood Cancer Research: Student Researchers
August 31, 2023
The 2023 “Go Gold” Guide for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Banaszek family pictured with their nurse family. C.J. was in-patient for 8 months.
August 29, 2023
A Hug When You Need it the Most (Gifts from Pediatric Oncology Nurses)
“And it was the most rewarding experience for me,” said Steve Sattler about the first time he did a photoshoot for Flashes of Hope. In addition to taking photos, Steve has also helped raise nearly $45,000. (Photo credit: Steve Sattler)
August 18, 2023
“The most rewarding experience." Meet Flashes of Hope photographer Steve Sattler

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has grown into a Foundation that has raised more than $250 million for childhood cancer and funded over 1,000 research projects that have saved the lives of kids fighting cancer with no treatment options left. Learn about our journey.

Latest Donations

Fundraising pageLocationAmount
1
Henry Strong
The Million Mile 2023
$7,199
2
CRMC Lemonade Stand
Stands and Events
Corona, CA$2,275
3
Andrew Van Ginkel's Tailgate & Tackles
Stands and Events
Miami Gardens, FL$235
4
Running zum Deutschland
The Million Mile 2023
$3,158
5
Team Doran
Kick-It Teams
$50

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