CBS Philadelphia's 17th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
Thanks to our community and partners, a grand total of $7,166,351 was raised.
Thanks to our community and partners, a grand total of $7,166,351 was raised.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation stepped in to help Cole Fitzgerald once again after his second cancer diagnosis.
Meet Travis Cook. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at 8 years old but with the help of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Travis has been able to receive the treatment he needs. Travis now plans to find ways to help kids going through the same struggles he faced throughout his young life.
The once undruggable neuroblastoma is now responding to treatments developed by the team at CHOP.
Five Below donated $1.2 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand during our Stand For Hope Telethon.
Raymeer Bacon-El, also known as "Baby Bacon," is an Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation childhood cancer hero. Raymeer was diagnosed at 4 months old with undifferentiated soft tissue sarcoma. His family shares their story and why the foundation is so important to them.
Today is CBS Philadelphia’s 17th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon.
Cole Fitzgerald has been fighting his whole life. His family, team of doctors and the community are known as the "Fightin' Fitzgeralds."
Alex's Lemonade Stand is a family organization at its heart. The youngest members of the family are now the ones carrying on Alex's dream.
Laney Henry survived an aggressive form of brain cancer that first showed up just after her 2nd birthday. Now, she's raising money for ALSF.
Kate Bilo has more on how her family is bringing Alex's message to younger generations and helping find a cure for childhood cancer.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
CBS Philadelphia and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation have multiple ways you can participate in our telethon on June 21 to help help find a cure for all children with cancer.
Four-year-old Leighton McWay, her mother Alexandra and her 16-month-old brother Reese set up a lemonade stand on South Street and South Bambrey Street.
One member of the family, 4-year-old Leighton McWay, was an effective salesperson, customers said.
Clinical trials at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia helped Karina Willis become cancer-free.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Travel for Care Program helps families cover costs to treat cancer.
Willis is already quite the star on her own YouTube channel after beating cancer with help from CHOP.
Beaudin Larrabee needed 16 trips for cancer treatments to Philadelphia. That's when Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation stepped in.
Beaudin Larrabee was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2018.
Philip Steigerwald was diagnosed with the same type of cancer that Alex Scott had. He got the last spot in a clinical trial and it saved his life.
Danny Feltwell is continuing to fight every day after beating cancer twice. Siafa Lewis has the story.
Philip Steigerwald got the last spot in a clinical trial funded by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and it saved his life.
For some children, the battle is one and done. For others, there are multiple battles and long-lasting side effects, and still, for others, the fight can be forever.
Diego Vega remained mentally strong while fighting cancer through writing.
Philadelphia will mark 52 years since the city's first Gay Pride Parade this June, and as one of the country's largest pride festivals, the City of Brotherly Love has lots in store for 2024.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
A jury found Michael J. Brown guilty in the crash that killed 47-year-old Christine Woodward in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia will mark 52 years since the city's first Gay Pride Parade this June, and as one of the country's largest pride festivals, the City of Brotherly Love has lots in store for 2024.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Philadelphia will mark 52 years since the city's first Gay Pride Parade this June, and as one of the country's largest pride festivals, the City of Brotherly Love has lots in store for 2024.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
There was a large fire at a junkyard on Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police said.
Camden County is offering a variety of free programs for seniors this summer, like lessons in golf, pickleball and bocce ball to uplift community members and keep them active.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
The weather in Philadelphia and around the region, including at the Jersey Shore, is more than cooperating with all the events scheduled for this weekend.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Beachgoers talked about whether or not they still feel safe coming back to the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey after what officials described as a chaotic Memorial Day weekend.
The weather in Philadelphia and around the region, including at the Jersey Shore, is more than cooperating with all the events scheduled for this weekend.
A community in Willmington, Delaware is making sure 10-year-old James Messick is not forgotten as they call for safety improvements at the busy intersection where he was struck and killed on May 6.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Police say a teenager from Wilmington, Delaware was arrested and charged after multiple guns were stolen from a New Castle gun store.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Federal health officials are reminding everyone about food safety in warm weather as many are looking forward to fun and food outdoors this weekend during the unofficial start of summer.
In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Pheng Seng, a Cambodian American refugee who was once incarcerated, is now the co-owner of Unrivaled Screen Printing in South Philadelphia. He hopes to pass business to his sons one day.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
Most regional grocery stores in the Philadelphia region are open on Memorial Day but may have reduced hours. Here's what to know.
So far, it's been very summer-like for the weekend. This is an important weekend for businesses in town but also for families making priceless memories.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
The event will add more security after the State Department issued a worldwide alert warning about possible violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Camden County is offering a variety of free programs for seniors this summer, like lessons in golf, pickleball and bocce ball to uplift community members and keep them active.
Sosa homered, Bryce Harper doubled and singled and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their seventh consecutive win at home.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Festival organizers held the 2nd Annual Roots Picnic Con to discuss important topics like financial literacy, music education and gun violence at the Fillmore on Friday ahead of the weekend festival.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
The Nike "Philly" Dunks went on sale this morning at the new era team store at Citizens Bank Park. Only 200 pairs were available on a first come, first served basis.
Scattered showers late and continue into the Monday the morning commute. Low: 65. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
There's new information Saturday on a hit-and-run crash, involving multiple vehicles, in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood. It happened around 9 p.m. Friday.
Thick black smoke poured from the 2900 block of Tioga Street in Port Richmond Saturday evening. According to officials, a large fire broke out in a scrapyard around 6:30 p.m.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather for the Roots Picnic this weekend. Ryan Hughes reports the festival is more than just the entertainment.