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Welcome to our page! Northwestern Mutual – Daw District Network Office is excited to help make a difference in the lives of children facing cancer. We are hosting a reception with food, cocktails, music, a silent auction and a live auction. Please join us in our pursuit to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and reach our yearly fundraising goal of $40,000. If you can not make our event please consider donating to this important cause.
- Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 19 in the U.S.
- One in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old.
- Every year, an estimated 250,000+ new cases of cancer affect children under the age of 20 worldwide.
- Two-thirds of childhood cancer patients will have long lasting chronic conditions from treatment.
- Childhood cancer is not just one disease. It is made up of 12 major types and over 100 subtypes.