Hi everyone,

This year, I’ve decided to take on a big challenge, I’m running the Chicago Marathon for the first time ever! I’m excited (and a little nervous), but what makes it even more meaningful is that I’m running to raise money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a cause that holds a special meaning for me.

My mom worked with Flahes of Hope for seven years, an organization dedicated to photographing and celebrating children with cancer. Flashes of Hope is now proudly a part of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, making this cause even more personal and important to me.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand is all about helping kids with cancer. It started with a little girl named Alex who, while fighting her own battle with cancer, set up a lemonade stand to raise money to help other kids like her. Since then, her mission has grown into a nationwide movement focused on funding pediatric cancer research, supporting families, and finding cures.

Their values, hope, determination, community, and compassion are what inspire me to lace up my shoes and do my part.

I’d be so grateful for your support as I train, run, and fundraise for this incredible organization. Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a difference in the lives of kids and families facing childhood cancer.

Thank you so much! 💛🍋

Brooke