This is my seventh Alex's Lemonade Stand in honor of Laura Stiles' memory. Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that develops from the adrenal glands or nerve tissue. This disease is deadly for children, and 70% of neuroblastoma patients die. Laura Stiles, a Boonton Township resident, was one of those 70%. To many people, her name is just that, a name. The person reading this may or may not have known her, but to those who did, she was very special. A girl who was thoughtful, perceptive, kind, and gentle, strong in the face of a challenge, quiet in nature, but friendly. She loved music and drawing. She could make a person smile. Laura was taken from her loved ones during her middle school career, and would have been a senior in college today. Her family, friends, and even others who maybe did not know her, like myself, mourn. And she is not the only loved one who has died from this horrible disease.

Seven years ago I was the recipient of the Laura Stiles Principal's award at Rockaway Valley School. Being honored with this award, I was made aware of this disease, and I want to help those who's lives have been impacted. I made this website to raise money to help people fighting the battle against neuroblastoma, our innocent children and their families. Please donate, and help.