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Ways To Donate
Text CBSALEX to 44-321
CALL 1-866-333-1213
Online at cbsalex.com
Venmo- Account: @AlexsLemonadeStandFoundation (include CBS in the What's it for comment section)
Dawson Nailor was at an event for new students at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine when he saw a woman who looked familiar. Ellie Koerner did know him, in fact, because they were both patients being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, when they were both 4 years old. CBS News' David Begnaud reports.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Crazy 8 Initiative funds research into the toughest problems in childhood cancers. This year, two major projects could be game-changers.
The 2025 Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon raised more than $8.4 million for the fight against childhood cancer.
Liz Scott is still in awe of her daughter Alex's legacy. After being diagnosed with neuroblastoma at 4 years old, Alex decided to start a lemonade stand to raise money and help other sick kids – and Alex's Lemonade Stand was born. Today, Liz, a team of volunteers and CBS News Philadelphia are teaming up for the 19th annual Alex Scott: Stand for Hope Telethon to inspire and support kids battling cancer.
After being diagnosed with leukemia after a hospital visit in December 2021, Emily MacGillivray has been fighting for several years. Then her sister Brigid helped organize a dance marathon at Cardinal O'Hara High School to raise money for charities including the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. They raised over $126,000 and Emily even told her story on stage. Don Bell reports.
In April 2024, 12-year-old Frankie Knowles died after a six-year battle with astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. But even today, his life continues to offer inspiration.
The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation will host its annual Lemon Ball this Saturday. One of the families being recognized this year is the Oches family and their son Jude, who battled retinoblastoma as a young child.
Northwestern Mutual helped raise over $100,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and childhood cancer research during its fourth annual Lemon Challenge in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
CBS News Philadelphia's 18th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $7.3 million on Thursday for the fight against childhood cancer.
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SEPTA says multiple trips on Regional Rail lines will be canceled Monday morning amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
With retail credit card rates averaging more than 30%, here's what to know before signing up for a store card this holiday season.
Warminster Food Bank is one of many food banks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania racing to help families during the pause in SNAP benefits.
The Philadelphia Eagles return from their bye week in Week 10 vs. the Green Bay Packers tonight on Monday Night Football. Here's how to watch and more.
For this Philadelphia family, being together for Thanksgiving dinner is a rare gift worth celebrating.
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Warminster Food Bank is one of many food banks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania racing to help families during the pause in SNAP benefits.
For this Philadelphia family, being together for Thanksgiving dinner is a rare gift worth celebrating.
SEPTA says multiple trips on Regional Rail lines will be canceled Monday morning amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
Hundreds gathered in Philadelphia Sunday as the city held its annual Veterans Day Parade and Festival along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Multiple people are hurt and roads are shut down after separate crashes in Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic counties Sunday night.
A teenage boy was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City on Friday evening, according to police.
A fire at a rowhome in Camden, New Jersey, late Saturday night drew a massive emergency response after two residents and a firefighter were injured.
An massive fire destroyed a South Jersey home early Saturday morning.
A bicyclist was hit by a car and killed Thursday night in Washington Township, Gloucester County, officials said.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Significant progress is being made in the fight against lung cancer, according to a new study from the American Lung Association.
We all love a good deal, but that sale price might not actually be saving you as much as you think.
Two families met in person for the first time in Philadelphia following a cornea transplant.
Significant progress is being made in the fight against lung cancer, according to a new study from the American Lung Association.
Higher demand, rising health care costs and the expiration of federal premium tax credits are among the reasons behind the increases.
A Pennsylvania man says an experimental treatment is helping him recover from a spinal cord injury.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
SEPTA says multiple trips on Regional Rail lines will be canceled Monday morning amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
Multiple people are hurt and roads are shut down after separate crashes in Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic counties Sunday night.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut flights by 10% by next week to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers working without pay.
Philadelphia is shutting down multiple streets for events this weekend.
Travelers are making backup plans as the FAA reduces flights in and out of PHL and other airports.
The Philadelphia Eagles return from their bye week in Week 10 vs. the Green Bay Packers tonight on Monday Night Football. Here's how to watch and more.
Cade Cunningham made two clutch baskets down the stretch and finished with 26 points as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers.
New Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is out for Monday night's game vs. the Green Bay Packers and won't travel with the team.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 130-120.
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Mel Bridgman has died at the age of 70, the team announced on social media Saturday.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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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.
It can sound tempting to open a store card and then often score some instant discounts in the process. But before you do, consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with how it can cost you more than save you if you're not careful.
Ahead of Veterans Day and the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, WWII veteran Private Michael Grieco Sr. looks back on his time in the service and the sacrifice made by his fellow Marines.
Amid a pause in SNAP benefits, the Warminster Food Bank in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is seeing a major uptick in the number of families who need help getting food.
SEPTA has canceled multiple trains along three Regional Rail routes Monday morning due to ongoing safety inspections on its Silverliner IV railcars. The Federal Railroad Administration ordered SEPTA to inspect the 223-railcar fleet following five fires on the model since February.
As the government shutdown enters its 41st day, overnight the Senate advanced a short-term funding measure with the support of eight Democrats, including Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman.