Philadelphia, PA (February 7, 2014) –In an effort to move hypothesis driven research into the clinical setting, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has announced the awarding of a new grant category, the Reach Awards, to childhood cancer researchers at leading institutions across the country. The grants, which are designed to overcome the significant barriers that impede the translation of innovative and important research ideas from the lab to the clinic, have been awarded to twelve researchers, providing each $250,000 over the course of two years.