Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is currently hiring to fill the following positions: -Grant Associate -Special Events Coordinator Learn more about these roles and how to apply on our careers page: https://lnkd.in/e7nZrnP4

RESEARCH NEWS???? We are thrilled?to announce?the funding of two groundbreaking?research projects focusing on early detection and innovative treatments for children predisposed to?cancer. The first grant will study the implementation and promise of a genetic test using newborn blood?samples, obtained with a heel-stick at birth, to screen for several cancer predisposition syndromes.?The second project will study the potential for a cancer vaccine that could provide an early-stage?intervention in kids with certain cancer predisposition syndromes. These grants are funded by ALSF’s Crazy 8 Initiative, an ambitious grant category that funds?collaborative teams that are tackling the most challenging problems in childhood cancer. Launched in?2020, the Crazy 8 has invested $35 million in 8 collaborative projects. These two new projects will each?receive $5 million over 4 years to complete their studies. Press release in the comments! Baylor College of Medicine The Hospital for Sick Children

Today we had the pleasure to meet and interview childhood cancer researchers working to cure the incurable at the annual Crazy 8 Summit! These ALSF-funded researchers dedicate their work to the types of childhood cancers which are the most difficult to treat. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement regarding our Crazy 8 initiative coming soon!!

??Your lemonade stand can help kids with cancer and be kind to the environment too?? Here are some tips for hosting a sustainable lemonade stand to fight childhood cancer in honor of #globalrecyclingday ??>https://lnkd.in/ejZx2Sj2

????Some festive St. Patrick's Day photos of childhood cancer heroes from our Flashes of Hope program????

This week's featured hero is Matteo Vitale! The night before Matteo was diagnosed with a rare pediatric kidney cancer, his mom was up late baking cookies for an Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation fundraiser. Matteo transferred to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he had a mass and one of his kidneys removed, but unfortunately relapsed three months later. He celebrated his first birthday receiving chemotherapy in the clinic, but he never gave up. Today, he is cancer-free! Read Matteo's story> https://lnkd.in/eSMM79kZ

Exciting News! ??????♀??? Registration for The Million Mile is OPEN! TheMillionMile.org Did you know that every step you take this September could make a difference for kids with cancer? Join thousands of supporters this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to help researchers make strides with every mile you move. All you have to do is log your miles every time you walk, run or cycle and collect donations to help reach our collective goal of moving one million miles and raising millions of dollars for kids with cancer.

Did you know that Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a genetic syndrome associated with overgrowth and cancer predisposition, including predisposition to certain kidney cancers like Wilms tumor? #kidneycancerawarenessmonth Share this to show your support for kidney cancer awareness! ???

??♀?????♂? Sign your child up for SuperSibs! ?? SuperSibs.org Caylee is a 7-year-old with a great sense of humor. She is a very caring kid, especially when it comes to her little brother, Andrew. When Andrew was first diagnosed with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia, he had to stay in the hospital for 30 days. Caylee stayed with her grandparents during that time, and although she missed her family a lot, she did everything she could to help them out. Although it’s been a hard journey on the whole family, today, Andrew is in remission. When Caylee was feeling down, things like receiving mail or having activities to keep her busy were a big help. No matter what her family is going through, Caylee always finds a way to be a great big sister. If you are a parent/guardian to a sibling of a childhood cancer hero no matter the status, we would love to offer our support through our SuperSibs program, which provides comfort, care and encouragement to siblings ages 4-18. Sign your sib(s) up by March 31 for them to receive our special National Sibling Day mailing and gift on April 10! ????

Did you know a simple form can make a lasting impact for kids with cancer? By choosing Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as a beneficiary of a bank account, retirement plan or insurance policy, you’re creating a legacy that will continue to support our mission for years to come. It’s a powerful and meaningful way to ensure your values live on. Plus, beneficiary designations may provide tax benefits to you and your loved ones. Contact the administrator of your plan for a beneficiary form to get started today. For more information about beneficiary designations and other legacy gifts, visit https://lnkd.in/eas8_3vV.