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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.
ALSF's Crazy 8 Initiative is funding a research project examining newborn screening for a genetic predisposition to cancer.
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.
CBS News Philadelphia's 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $8.4 million Wednesday for the fight against childhood cancer.
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.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
Ailani Myers, 9, has relapsed seven times in her fight against cancer. She's been cancer-free since January, and Alex's Lemonade Stand is helping her recover.
A childhood cancer diagnosis can be unpredictable. Ailani Myers, 9, has relapsed seven times in her fight against cancer.
The 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope telethon is raising money in the fight against childhood cancer. We'd like you to meet Jude, a cancer survivor and a true hero. Janelle Burrell has his story.
With its SuperSibs program, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation not only helps children with cancer but also their families.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation not only helps children with cancer but also their families.
A cancer diagnosis is daunting enough, but when that cancer comes back, that can be devastating, especially if you're told that the recurrence has no cure. Jim Donovan has Brynn's story and how she and her family found hope in a clinical trial funded by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott, the namesake of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, held her first lemonade stand.
It was 25 years ago that Alex Scott held her first lemonade stand. Today, the foundation in her name has raised more than $300,000,000.
Chefs from across the country gathered in South Philadelphia to support the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer.
Chefs from across the country gathered in South Philadelphia to support the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. The sold-out event brought over 700 people. Eva Andersen reports what was on the menu — and why it matters.
Dozens of renowned chefs will gather in Philadelphia for the Great Chefs Event benefiting the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Kalaya owner and chef Nok Suntaranon sat down with CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey to talk about how she and her staff are preparing to join a slew of culinary celebrities at the annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Great Chefs Event.
Twenty-five years after 4-year-old Alex Scott started her first lemonade stand to help fight childhood cancer, 2,000 Alex's Lemonade Stands across the country will join the month-long Lemonade Days fundraiser. To celebrate the start of Lemonade Days, hundreds of people stopped by the original stand at Alex's school in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott set up her first lemonade stand on her front lawn to help fight childhood cancer. On Saturday, hundreds marked the milestone at Penn Wynne Elementary School in Wynnewood, where Alex was a student.
Adelaide's journey began when she was 6 years old. What seemed like simple growing pains escalated into a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Adelaide's journey began when she was 6 years old. What seemed like simple growing pains escalated into a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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.
Sixers guard Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout on Thursday.
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Police say a suspect was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abducting a 2-year-old in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry is joining Prime Video as an NBA analyst while he enters his 20th season of his pro career.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Thursday in the Philadelphia region due to rounds of rainstorms that will move through the Delaware Valley.
Sixers guard Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout on Thursday.
Police say a suspect was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abducting a 2-year-old in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Police say a suspect was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abducting a 2-year-old in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Kate Flannery, who grew up in Ardmore, will be honored this weekend by her alma mater, Archbishop Carroll High School.
Detectives Mark Baker and Isaiah Emenheiser and Detective Sgt. Cody Becker were shot and killed on Sept. 17 in North Codorus Township.
Three men were charged in connection with an arson and conspiracy investigation in Bucks County that led to a home going up in flames.
A new program in Camden is helping high school students earn college credit to help ease New Jersey's nursing shortage.
For the past 14 years, NJ PBS has been run by WNET, channel 13 in New York, which is licensed by New Jersey.
Despite little evidence, President Trump linked the use of acetaminophen to autism at a White House briefing on Monday.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
The city of Camden in New Jersey reported its first homicide-free summer in over 50 years, crediting a shift to unity policing.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
Despite little evidence, President Trump linked the use of acetaminophen to autism at a White House briefing on Monday.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
Sixers guard Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout on Thursday.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry is joining Prime Video as an NBA analyst while he enters his 20th season of his pro career.
Four Top 25 matchups headline the Week 5 college football schedule.
Edmundo Sosa hit three of Philadelphia's team-record eight home runs, Kyle Schwarber had two and the Phillies beat the Marlins in an 11-1 win on Wednesday night.
The Phillies have clinched a first-round bye and will enter the playoffs as no worse than the National League's No. 2 seed.
Kate Flannery, who grew up in Ardmore, will be honored this weekend by her alma mater, Archbishop Carroll High School.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Task," the crime drama series set in the Philadelphia region by the creator of "Mare of Easttown," is currently airing on HBO.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
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.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant abruptly closed its remaining locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of three restaurants in the Philadelphia region.
In a heartfelt funeral service on Thursday, loved ones and fellow officers mourned and shared stories about the three police detectives killed in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, last week: Detective Mark Baker, Detective Isaiah Emenheiser and Detective Sgt. Cody Becker
The Fancy Brigade Fest and Finale will take place inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. On Thursday, the Fancy Brigade Association announced that tickets will go on sale next month.
"The Office" alum and Ardmore native Kate Flannery will be honored this weekend, along with several other alumni from Archbishop Carroll High School, where she graduated in 1982.
The Starbucks location at Broad and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia is one of the hundreds of stores to close nationwide.