The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!

gift guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and the perfect time to make every gift count! The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is filled with meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts that spread joy to your loved ones and help kids fighting cancer.

Every purchase from this guide supports ALSF’s mission to fund critical childhood cancer research, help families travel for treatment, and care for siblings of kids with cancer. These aren’t just gifts:  they’re acts of hope, love, and impact.

We have an inspiring collection of partner products from brands... Read More

just funded young investigator grants

The next wave of childhood cancer breakthroughs may come from the 20 early-career researchers just funded by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Through its 2025 Young Investigator Grants, ALSF is backing innovative science that could redefine how childhood cancers are understood, diagnosed, and treated.

This year’s newly funded projects represent fresh perspectives and cutting-edge science—ranging from improving CAR T-cell therapies and uncovering hidden drivers of rare pediatric... Read More

Warner was born the sweetest and most gentle baby. He was strong and healthy.

His parents had no idea that Warner was already battling cancer. 

A few weeks after his birth Warner’s parents, Annie and Rane, began noticing signs that something wasn't right.

A trip to the pediatrician raised some concerns, and Warner was immediately sent to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Warner had neuroblastoma, a type of solid cell tumor that affects children, mostly under 5 years old. Warner was only a few weeks old. 

Warner was hospitalized. His family stayed with him in... Read More

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