The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

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from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!

  • Alex Scott at her stand
    Alex Scott at her stand

Alex Scott was just 4 years old when she told her parents that she wanted to host a lemonade stand. That initial and extraordinary lemonade stand raised $2,000 and launched a movement to cure childhood cancer.

Like Alex, all kids can make a difference! Get your own family involved in a service project just in time for the National Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are some ideas that help kids learn about community service:

1. Host A Hot Chocolate Stand

Take advantage of a day off from work and school and host a lemonade stand. If it is a cold day,... Read More

amazon prime days

Guess what? Amazon Prime Day, June 21-22, 2021, is not only 36 hours of epic deals, but a perfect time to fill your cart while doing your part for kids with cancer!

While you shop for epic deals on school supplies, lemonade stand staples, summer must-haves and fun impulse purchases, be sure to shop through AmazonSmile and select Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) as your charitable organization of choice. When you do, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5 percent of your eligible purchase price... Read More

  • Alex Scott at her stand
    Alex Scott at her stand

Alex Scott was just 4 years old when she told her parents that she wanted to host a lemonade stand. That initial and extraordinary lemonade stand raised $2,000 and launched a movement to cure childhood cancer. No matter what season it is, all kids can make a difference! While your family is hunkered down this winter, take some time to do a service project together. 

Here are four ideas for service projects that families can do this winter:

1. Plan A Lemonade Stand

Any time of year is great for hosting a lemonade stand!... Read More

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