Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation prepares for Saturday's annual Lemon Ball
The foundation's Lemon Ball event raises money to fund research into better and safer treatments and cures for pediatric cancer.
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The foundation's Lemon Ball event raises money to fund research into better and safer treatments and cures for pediatric cancer.
So many families who've been through the unimaginable and so many have touched our hearts and have changed us forever, for the better. One of those young men is Cole Fitzgerald.
CBS Philadelphia is so proud to be a part of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation family. The 18th Annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Lemon Ball event raises money to fund research into better and safer treatments and cures for pediatric cancer.
12-year-old Frankie and his family with Alex's Lemonade Stand are pushing for better, safer treatments for kids after years of proton radiation. for a brain tumor.
This weekend is the 18th annual Lemon Ball benefitting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. A 12-year-old and his family are pushing for safer, better treatments for childhood cancer. Ukee Washington reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/498yes5
A 3-year-old and now Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Ambassador overcame kidney cancer after a sudden diagnosis blindsided the New Jersey family.
This weekend is the 18th annual Lemon Ball benefitting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. One New Jersey family was blindsided with a sudden diagnosis. Jessica Kartalija reports.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
A group of workers from Sila Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing helped present the foundation with the check.
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.
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.
This week, our region dealt with an EF-1 tornado in West Caln Township, our Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised over $7 million and two Philadelphia-area sisters created a brand to empower girls' basketball.
The "Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon" continues to provide just that -- hope.
Thanks to our community and partners, a grand total of $7,179,720 was raised -- the most ever in our 17-year history.
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.
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.
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.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Dangerous chemicals, guns and drugs were uncovered at the home of Eugene Horsch, 44, in Olney on Friday amid an investigation involving the ID of a missing person. Joe Holden reports.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change. Ryan Hughes reports.
Croatia fans arrive in Philadelphia ahead of World Cup group-stage match. Kerri Corrado reports.
Our NEXT Weather team is tracking the arrival of periods of rain Friday into Saturday as well as a long heat wave next week. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
The mural stretches over two exterior walls at 12th and St. James streets.