The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!

Just Funded: 20 New Pediatric Oncology Research Projects

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

Inspiration to Go the Distance: Warner’s Story

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

What Childhood Cancer Awareness Means to Me (Keren Fitzgerald, Hero Mom Ambassador)

Childhood cancer awareness is not a ribbon, a slogan, or a month on the calendar. For my family, it is our reality. It is my son Cole’s story. It is the lens through which I now see the world.

For us, awareness means honoring the life of our son, who fought some of the rarest and most unforgiving battles a child could face. At just 3 years old, Cole was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastom a. He endured years of... Read More

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