What is Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation? Here's how you can join in fight against childhood cancer
The CBS News Philadelphia Annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope 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.
- HOW YOU CAN HELP: Give to Alex's Lemonade Stand by phone call, text, on the web or Venmo
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.
20th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon
CBS Philadelphia proudly presents the 20th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
It will be a milestone day of fundraising for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, live from CBS Philadelphia studios.
Volunteers will be standing by to take viewer donations in the fight against childhood cancer and honor the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all with a front-yard lemonade stand.
Alex's parents, Liz and Jay Scott, along with other special guests and Hero families, will be on hand to spearhead this fundraising effort.
Over the course of 19 previous telethons, the CBS Philadelphia Telethon has raised more than $70 million.
You can participate online, by phone call, text or Venmo all day long.
The 2026 telethon is sponsored by Toyota and the Malvern School.
How to donate to the Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon
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: cbsalex.com
- 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.