The Childhood Cancer Blog

The Childhood Cancer Blog

Welcome to The Childhood Cancer Blog
from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!

Meet Zach Witt, a 10-year old who loves baseball.  When Zach was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), an extremely rare type of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. While still in treatment, Zach’s lymphoma relapsed. As Zach became sicker and his prognosis worsened, his parents felt out of options. Traditional chemotherapy was not working and, in fact, was making Zach sicker.  Zach was weak and his body failing. 

It was a race against time. 

Understanding Zach’s Disease.  ALCL accounts for ten percent... Read More

 

Last week, we shared with you 12 fabulous gift ideas for everyone on your list! We’ve got even more great ideas to keep the stockings filled, the holiday gift exchanges rocking and everyone's hearts full of delight after they unwrap their presents!

Like our 12 Days of Alex’s Gifts, round two of our gift guide includes unique... Read More

Finding the perfect gift for all your loved ones can be a challenge! Never fear, we’ve got you covered with our 12 Days of Alex’s Gifts! Whether you are shopping for teachers or tweens, your in-laws or your aunt, your husband or your best friend: we’ve got exactly what they want to unwrap!

The best part: you are supporting childhood cancer research with every gift you buy! 

Here are our... Read More

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