The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
“We don’t want any family to have to go through this at all. That is our number one goal – to try and fight childhood cancer.” – Todd
“This is a battle we all have to fight together, and we can do it through moments of joy like hosting a lemonade stand or supporting others that are getting involved.” – Sam
“The Million Mile is an easy way for runners, walkers and cyclists of all abilities to contribute to the fight against childhood cancer, build community and reach their fitness goals.” – Jay
Turning lemons into lemonade is hard business. It takes a special kind of person to make the best out of the worst of times. This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating all dads who help inspire their families to keep fighting.
Whether it’s becoming their child’s biggest advocate, supporting their dreams or teaching them the strength of paying it forward, dads have the power to make a difference. Here are three outstanding fathers who are taking a stand by raising funds for childhood cancer research.
1. Todd Schultz
“We don’t want any... Read More
Photo credit: Tony Gray, for Flashes of Hope
Breeonne was living the college life on campus — going to classes, going to parties, and certainly not thinking about cancer. Then one day, she felt like a 600-pound weight was on her chest and ended up in the emergency room. The cause: rare tumors crushing her left lung.
“I was just so young,” recalls Breeonne, who was 19 years old at her diagnosis.
At the start of treatment, doctors discussed some of the long-term side effects of chemotherapy, including the impact it could have on her fertility. She decided to try to freeze her eggs for the future, employing her cousin... Read More
Who could’ve known that some lemons, a home-made stand, and a jar full of money could have formed the foundation of a long-lasting legacy? It’s been 25 years since Alex Scott, the founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), held her first lemonade stand, and, ever since, supporters from across the country have found the courage to join the fight by hosting their very own front yard lemonade stands to help fund childhood cancer research.
Whether you’re thinking about joining the movement or have already... Read More
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