The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
As the year comes to close, many of us are searching for meaningful ways to give back and help those in need. This year, you can join the movement to find safer treatments and cures for childhood cancer with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Since 2005, ALSF has funded more than 1,500 research grants. It is an amazing accomplishment, made possible by supporters everywhere.
But, there is still more work to be done. Cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States. In... Read More
ALSF Founder Alex Scott was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just before her first birthday.
Philip, who diagnosed at 3 years old with neuroblastoma, looks on as his mom Wendy meets Alex Scott's mom, Liz, for the first time. Both mothers shared the bond of having children who faced ALK-driven neuroblastoma.
Edie and her mom, Emily
Arden is cancer-free.
Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children. It accounts for approximately 10% of all childhood cancer diagnoses. And while many strides have been made since 1997, the year Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) founder Alex Scott was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, children with the highest risk type of the disease continue to face difficult odds and harsh treatments.
There is still more work to be done.
Since its inception, ALSF has funded over 1,500 medical research grants at nearly 150 institutions studying all types of childhood cancer,... Read More
“She’s blossomed,” said Jessica, Brynn's mom.
“It was surreal. It was scary to hand your 2-year-old over to a stranger,” said Jessica, remembering Brynn's first 10-hour brain surgery.
Brynn was on a trip to Sesame Place with her family when she became ill and was diagnosed with a relapse.
Brynn wore a different princess dress to each of her 33 proton radiation treatments.
Author’s Note (April 2026): When this story was first published, Brynn was a thriving 10-year-old after completing treatment. Today, she is older and continuing to live life after cancer—something made possible by research and the supporters who fund it.
Brynn and her family were on a much-anticipated mini-break to Sesame Place, a theme park in suburban Philadelphia. They made the five-hour drive from Rhode Island earlier in the week, excited for their annual tradition after a hard year. Brynn had been diagnosed with a brain tumor called ependymoma, but was now finished with... Read More
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