The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Today is Alex’s 30th birthday. That is a milestone! I remember turning thirty myself, with Alex and her brothers by my side, and reflecting on how my twenties had been such a time of growth — graduating college, starting my first full-time job, getting married to my high school sweetheart, and welcoming three children into the world.
As I think of Alex today, I feel a deep sadness that she never even reached “double digits.” Imagining her as an adult is almost impossible as the milestones she has missed have now created an enormous chasm between who she... Read More
The real proof of impact is found not only in the data, but in the lives saved. Lives like Taylor’s, who faced an aggressive bone cancer that kept coming back until a treatment funded through the ALSF research grant program stopped it for good. Today, Taylor is all grown up—a nurse, a wife, a mother of two, and a lemonade stand host.
In 2025, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) supported nearly 300 childhood cancer research grants, including 131 new research awards, fueling innovative science across the country and at every stage of discovery, from early laboratory research to clinical trials bringing new treatments directly to children.
These awards were funded by a community of amazing supporters around the world from lemonade stand hosts to large companies to athletes to donors. Their gifts have allowed ALSF to continue to accelerate progress,... Read More
Josie was 5 months old when she was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), a rare pediatric leukemia without many effective treatment options. Thanks to an ALSF Center of Excellence Grant, Josie could access a brand-new clinical trial offering upfront treatment: a potential cure without long-term side effects.
As the year ends, many of us are searching for meaningful ways to give back and make an impact. In a year marked by uncertainty, shifting Federal research priorities, and changes in science funding, one thing remains clear: children with cancer cannot wait. Your support is more important than ever.
This year, you can join the movement to fund critical research, support families, and help find safer treatments and cures for childhood cancer through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Since 2000, ALSF has funded more than 1,500 research grants, fueling breakthroughs and... Read More
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