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CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
2025 Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon raises more than $8.4 million for fight against childhood cancer
CBS News Philadelphia's 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $8.4 million Wednesday for the fight against childhood cancer. At least $8,477,342 was raised, which is more than $1 million over the previous record of $7.3 million raised last year. The Great Hall at the CBS Philadelphia studios was buzzing all day as an army of volunteers took donations and honored the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all. Alex's parents, Liz and Jay Scott, joined us to spearhead the effort. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Alex died in 2004, but this little girl left a big legacy. This year marks 25 years of Alex's Lemonade Stand, which has raised more than $300 million since Alex's first stand. There's still time to give! You can donate online at or with Venmo @AlexsLemonadeStandFoundation (include CBS in the What's this for comment section). You can also text CBSALEX to 44-321.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
What is Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation? Here's how you can join in fight against childhood cancer
Viewers of CBS News Philadelphia on TV, streaming and online have been hearing the name "Alex" for weeks in the buildup to our telethon on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The telethon honors Alexandra "Alex" Scott, the namesake of the charity foundation, who was born on Jan. 18, 1996. Shortly before her first birthday, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer typically found in the adrenal glands that most commonly affects children. Alex faced many obstacles from that day forward, but she took them headfirst. On the day after her fourth birthday, she told her family she wanted to open a lemonade stand to raise money so doctors could "help other kids, like they helped me." Just a few months later, with the help of her brother, Alex held her first lemonade stand and raised $2,000. She continued the tradition yearly in her front yard until her passing in August 2004. Her legacy, however, lives on. Alex's story inspired children and their families around the world, leading to the creation of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to help with the fight against childhood cancer. Her efforts have created countless stories of hope from those suffering from childhood cancer, but also inspired those joining the fight. 19th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon CBS Philadelphia will present the 19th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon — a full day of fundraising for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation on Wednesday, live from CBS Philadelphia studios from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. At the CBS Philadelphia studios, our Great Hall will be transformed as we have an army of volunteers taking donations and honoring the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all. Alex's parents, Liz and Jay Scott, will also join us to spearhead the effort. Last year, CBS Philadelphia's 18th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $7.3 million for the fight against childhood cancer. A grand total of $7,309,976 was raised, which beat the previous record set in 2023 of $7.1 million. You can participate online, by phone call, text or Venmo all day long. The telethon is sponsored by Toyota and the Malvern School, which is part of the Busy Bees family. How to donate to the Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon CBS Philadelphia There are a variety of ways you can donate and join the fight against childhood cancer. Text 'CBSALEX' to 44321 Call 1-866-333-1213 Online: Venmo: @AlexsLemonadeStandFoundation (include CBS in the "What's it for" comment section) What is Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation? Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is the largest independent charity dedicated to childhood cancer research and family support in the United States. The foundation changes the lives of children with cancer by funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Grant Program funds research every step of the way, from early-stage innovative research all the way through to lifesaving clinical trials for kids with cancer.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Edmonton students hold lemonade stand to support families in need
Students from Anne Fitzgerald Catholic Elementary School spent Saturday collecting food donations for families in need. This is the second year the school has held a lemonade stand to collect food donations to help fight food insecurity in their community. 'They thought it would be a great way to bring in some food donations, have a fun day with the community and then create food hampers that could help support some of our families over the summer months,' said Anne Fitzgerald principal Susanna Nigro. Nigro said the event teaches the kids important organizational skills and how to be a good citizen. The cool, wet weather prompted a slight shift in plans, but Nigro said it didn't dampen spirits. 'If anything, it's given them a little bit of extra energy today,' she said. 'Didn't phase them at all … it's a really beautiful event for them.' Anyone who would like to make a donation can email
CBS News
09-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
"Lemonade and Leashes" raises money for hundreds of animals at Garland Animal Shelter
An 8-year-old animal welfare advocate served up refreshing lemonade on Sunday to raise awareness and help dogs at the Garland Animal Shelter. "Today I'm doing my one-year anniversary lemonade stand to help animals at the shelter," 8-year-old Ben Fuentes said, as he served up sweet treats to help four-legged friends in need. Deana Seigler is the president of Friends of Rescue Animals, a non-profit organization that operates the volunteer program at the Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. "We are doing 'Lemonade and Leashes' at the Garland Animal Shelter to raise awareness with the community about the dogs here at the shelter," Seigler said. The help needed for man's best friend is critical. Alberto Maldonado, the shelter's community outreach coordinator, said they're taking in increasing numbers of animals. "We do about 150 intakes per week, so them being able to take up some of that vital shelter space helps us by so, so much. We're able to go ahead and bring in more animals and help out more," Maldonado said. The event promoted the importance of fostering at the event. "Foster homes give a dog a break from the crazy, noisy shelter," Seigler said. "It allows them time to decompress, where we can learn what their true personality is like in a home." The adoptable dogs put their best paw forward going on walks with potential fur parents at the fundraiser. "We have dogs from 6 pounds to 120 pounds. We have purebreds," Maldonado said. All proceeds from the event benefit the animals at the Garland Animal Shelter with the help of a pint-sized animal lover. You can donate to Ben's Lemonade Stand if you missed the event. Click here for more information. Friends of Rescue Animals is always looking for people to adopt pets in need, in addition to finding foster homes.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Webster kindergarteners join together to support classmate battling cancer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A kindergarten class at DeWitt Road School is banding together in support of one their classmates — with a lemonade stand. Tacianna Indovina said back in March, what started as an ordinary school day turned heartbreaking for 6-year-old Briella. When Briella broke her leg, she and her family were at the hospital when the doctor gave them shocking news. '[They] were shocked to learn that she likely had osteosarcoma bone cancer, two hours into their emergency room visit,' Indovina told News 8. Since that day, Briella has had multiple rounds of chemotherapy, 'facing each one with bravery and strength.' Briella's story resonated with the DeWitt Road Elementary School, and so they could show their support — Briella's kindergarten class is organizing a lemonade stand fundraiser on June 1 to benefit Briella and her family. 'You can show your support by donating directly to Briella's family — @Critt5833 on Venmo,' Indovina said. 'This is about coming together for a little girl who's going through so much,' said one of the parents organizing the event. 'We want Briella and her family to feel the strength and support of the whole community.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
