My mulligan year…. 2014. All trained up and no place to run - that pretty much summed up my 2012. Sandy struck the East Coast and Neuroblastoma once again took hold of our hearts and my son Alex's body. Over the past 1.5 years, we have tried a number of trials which have managed to keep our son alive but fail to provide us the comfort in knowing that his cancer is beatable. It is not. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation understands our plight, as Alexandra Scott succumbed to the same cancer which will some day take our son. As we journey on paths of treatment protocols unknown to "run" - of - the - mill medical centers, so too does Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation support us on this journey. The breadth of ALSF supported research touches us each day as we navigate trials which may prolong our time with Alex and give Alex a chance to continue flying airplanes, hanging with friends and just being normal. Since 2005, we have only asked that we get more time… perhaps a cure will be found… so we continue to hope… beyond hope… If this is not your "mulligan year" and you would like to join us as we journey on, please consider donating and/or keeping Alex and our family in your thoughts and prayers! I sincerely appreciate those who donated in 2012 and am hopeful we can find donors to join you in your commitment to make a difference in the lives of kids like our Alex. We know that treatment options for Alex are few, however, we cannot turn our backs on those who are continuing their fight or are yet to be diagnosed. Funding pediatric cancer research is about helping the greater community of children and families who have been dealt a bad hand. As we navigate our final path, we continue to "live the myth" that someone… someday… WILL LIVE…. "happily ever after." www.caringbridge.org/visit/alexanderpodeszwa