FACT...kids get cancer

Here’s a staggering statistic - 240,000 children develop cancer worldwide each year. Of these children, an estimated 60,000 will not survive. Though these statistics may be surprising to some, to families and kids battling cancer they are a reality. Therefore, with the lives of children clearly at stake, doing something about it now is vital. In an effort to continue disseminating these stats to those who may not be aware, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has created a short and easily understandable video entitled “FACT…kids get cancer.”

Along with sharing these cancer facts, the video also explains what Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation does to improve the lives of childhood cancer fighters and their families now. When the average person thinks about a nonprofit that battles childhood cancer, they may have questions: do they fund research; do they assist families; do they provide resources; or do they do all of these things? Well here’s the answer in a short three minute video!



In case you don’t have three minutes to watch the video, here’s a quick summary of the ALSF programs and resources featured:

ALSF Travel Fund:
Recognizing the financial burden that families often encounter, the Travel Fund offers assistance to families who face the need to travel for childhood cancer treatment at select medical institutions across the US. Transportation, lodging, and meal accommodations are available to families who meet the criteria. Learn more.

Childhood Cancer Symposium:
Beginning in 2009, ALSF hosts an annual Childhood Cancer Symposium. This free event consists of both general and breakout meetings, and is designed to be an educational resource for families of children with cancer. Families have the opportunity to learn about issues and topics of treatment and beyond, while meeting other families of childhood cancer in a group setting. Learn more.

Research Grants:
ALSF works directly with doctors, researchers and nurses to identify the challenges faced in bringing new treatments and cures to; and caring for children with cancer. Grants are designed to overcome these challenges by filling critical gaps in funding. This has allowed doctors and nurses to speed up the process of bringing the latest and most promising treatments to seriously ill children, while improving their quality of care and life in the process. Learn more.

For more information about our programs, other resources that we provide, or to donate, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org