REPORTING: Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand Returns

Alexandra “Alex” Scott, a brave and determined young girl, wanted to change the world… and she did.

Days before her first birthday, Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that is most commonly found in children ages five and under. Despite her failing health, at 4-years-old Alex was determined to make a difference with her front yard lemonade stand. The money raised at Alex’s stand was donated to childhood cancer research. She continued to hold lemonade stands, and at 8-years-old, Alex reached her million dollar goal, before passing away and leaving a legacy behind.

Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand, returned on Saturday, June 8, at Alex’s former school, Penn Wynne Elementary School. Every June, Alex’s friends and family continue to hold her stand in the Wynnewood community to commemorate Alex’s original dream. Actress and Foundation Youth Spokesperson, Bailee Madison was also in attendance for a portion of the event. Madison has shown tremendous support for the fight against childhood cancer. Last week she visited patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Madison said, “… at the end of the day, this is what it’s about. I’m able to use my platform to give back…”

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