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Notables: Lisa Crose, PhD, was recently awarded $450,000 for research into rhabdomyosarcoma

The Durham News
12/21/2014

Lisa Crose, PhD, was recently awarded $450,000 for research into rhabdomyosarcoma by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Crose will receive an “A” award, which is designed for young scientists who want to establish their career in pediatric oncology.

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Cells identified that enhance tumor growth and suppress anti-cancer immune attack

Health Canal
12/17/2014

Working in the laboratory and in mouse models of cancer, researchers on this study showed immune suppression associated with MDSCs is primarily the work of a type of white blood cells called monocytes. Monocytes give rise to macrophages that help clean up dead or damaged tissue, fight cancer and regulate the immune response.

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Alex's Lemonade Stand names Washington Township family as Volunteers of the Year

NJ.com
12/15/2014

In 2007, Washington Township's Cole Fitzgerald - then not even 3 years old - was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma.

Cole underwent six chemo treatments, surgeries to remove the eight-centimeter neuroblastoma tumor from below his adrenal gland, stem cell transplant, and 12 sessions of localized radiation.

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King's DECA team raises money for cancer research | School brief

EdmondsBeacon.com
12/4/2014

The King's DECA team recently held a entrepreneurial contest at the school to showcase the skills students have been learning the classroom.

They set up 13 lemonade stands in the school lounge, and throughout the community, to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer research.

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PRESS RELEASE:Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation announces Reach Grant recipients, funding propels childhood cancer treatments and cures from the lab toward the clinic

Researchers at City of Hope, Dartmouth College, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, National Cancer Institute and the University of California San Francisco, receive $250,000 two-year grants

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Two UCSF Researchers Awarded Funding for Work on Pediatric Oncology

UCSF
12/2/2014

Two UC San Francisco faculty members are among three promising young researchers nationally recognized for their work in pediatric oncology. UCSF’s Adam de Smith, PhD, and Kyle Walsh, PhD, will share a $1.35 million award with Duke University’s Lisa Crose, PhD.

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Royals Charities spreading goodwill all year round

Kansas City Royals
11/26/2014

A World Series came to the Royals for the first time in 29 years, but many Kansas City organizations know there's something they can depend upon every year. That's Royals Charities, an ownership hallmark of the Glass family.

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Hosts Ninth Annual Ball January 10, 2015

Pop-topia
11/23/2014

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer, will host the Ninth Annual Lemon Ball, presented by Northwestern Mutual, Toys“R”Us & Volvo with support from Auntie Anne’s on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 6:30pm at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street.

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