The Final Weeks of 2009

With Thanksgiving behind us, we are officially entering the final weeks of 2009. It’s hard to believe that another year is nearly over, and though we are very excited for what 2010 will bring, our efforts to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer never stop.

As you know, the mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer is to find a cure for all childhood cancers. However, while we fund research leading us toward these cures, it is also important to improve the lives of children with cancer and their families now. We are constantly looking for news ways to make a tangible difference, as evidenced through both our nursing grants program and our Travel Fund. One other thing we are doing to make the lives of childhood cancer fighters and their families a little brighter is hosting a holiday party next week.

Speaking of the holidays, there are several ways that you can help us reach our goal for 2009 while also celebrating the holiday season. Whether it’s using our holiday cards to send to friends and family, purchasing ALSF merchandise or products that support ALSF as holiday gifts, or even holding a cold weather lemonade stand (here’s a tip – use hot chocolate instead of lemonade), there are so many creative ways to make a difference in 2009.

Thank you so much for all your support this year, let’s make this holiday season the best one yet!

PS - If you’re on Facebook, here’s one more way you can help:










Regift the Fruitcake – ALSF is participating in this holiday campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer. If we raise the most money, we will be awarded $20,000, if we earn the most points, we’ll win $5,000! Visit our website to find out how you can get started today!

-Liz & Jay Scott, Alex's parents