The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Dorothy was diagnosed with pediatric cancer in 1977. She remembers her time in the hospital playing and coloring with other kids, the pain from her surgery, and her 6-year-old roommate who did not survive.
Despite her personal connection to the cause, Dorothy did not get involved with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) until recently when childhood cancer re-entered her life. Her friend lost their 4-year-old daughter to leukemia. Now Dorothy gives monthly in hopes that her consistent donations will add up to cures.
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Dear Alex,
It has been a long time since I wrote to you. It is not for lack of thinking about you; of course I think of you often. Sometimes I think about the girl you were and all the sweet and fun times we had together—it still makes me smile every time I picture you laughing.
Other times, I am haunted by all you endured in your life—when I look back there are times all I can see is how terribly hard your life was. It makes me sad, and makes me worry if I was the best mom I could be at those moments. Did I say the right things and offer what you needed in those moments... Read More
As Rebecca finished treatment for Ewing sarcoma, her cousin, Jacob, was diagnosed with cancer.
Rebecca interned with ALSF in during the summer of 2025, inspired by Jacob's fight and with a desire to help find cures for all children.
One the hard parts of treatment was missing out on everything: college, theater, and her curls.
Rebecca with her cousins Lilah and Jacob
When I was emerging from months of difficult cancer treatment, I experienced the most happiness I had in a long time and anticipated a family celebration. However, in the cruelest of twists: my cousin Jacob was diagnosed with cancer.
Jacob was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma and was treated at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We had a “Team Jacob” Facebook page where family and friends could be kept in the loop about his treatment and where we could all spread some... Read More
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