ALSF project could help with breakthrough for genetic predisposition to cancer
ALSF's Crazy 8 Initiative is funding a research project examining newborn screening for a genetic predisposition to cancer.
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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.
In April 2024, 12-year-old Frankie Knowles passed away after a six-year battle with astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. But even after his death, Frankie's life continues to officer inspiration to those who knew and loved him.
The Philadelphia region can expect a warmer, brighter Thursday and a nice weekend.
Former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney violated the City Charter in 2021 when he signed an executive order to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day, a court ruled.
The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.
A Pennsylvania corrections officer is charged with having sexual relationships with inmates and using the prison's database to steal other inmates' identities.
Two 14-year-old boys were injured, including one critically, after their electric scooter crashed into a pickup truck in Springfield, police said.
Police say Dynel Walker, wanted for at least five sexual assaults in Philadelphia, was arrested Wednesday in Horsham.
The Philadelphia region can expect a warmer, brighter Thursday and a nice weekend.
Barring an increase in state funding to address a budget gap, SEPTA is 18 days away from cutting service on more than 100 lines across its system.
Former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney violated the City Charter in 2021 when he signed an executive order to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day, a court ruled.
The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.
Former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney violated the City Charter in 2021 when he signed an executive order to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day, a court ruled.
Two 14-year-old boys were injured, including one critically, after their electric scooter crashed into a pickup truck in Springfield, police said.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is preparing for a possible strike.
The scientific community is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he announced he's cutting millions from mRNA vaccine research.
The Upper Darby School District has agreed to purchase Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Here's what it wants to do with it.
Toms River, New Jersey, has passed an ordinance banning people from taking shelter or sleeping inside a municipal parking lot.
Police say a 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with six house burglaries in Ewing Township, New Jersey.
Police departments are hosting National Night Out events all across the country, including in Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake shook near Hillsdale, N.J. Tuesday afternoon, the USGS said.
Police officers will be out in communities throughout the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night for the 42nd annual National Night Out.
A Philadelphia man told CBS News Philadelphia that he's sharing his story to warn others about this terrifying situation.
Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to steal a Ford Transit van from an elementary school in New Castle, Delaware, on Tuesday.
Weather aside, this weekend is going to be a hot one, Philly! Here's what's happening around the Philadelphia region this weekend.
A WWII veteran, Ray Firmani, died this week at 103. Here is how the Delaware hometown hero is being remembered.
The scientific community is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he announced he's cutting millions from mRNA vaccine research.
The Upper Darby School District has agreed to purchase Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Here's what it wants to do with it.
Air quality alerts are in effect in the Philadelphia area, fueled by smoke from wildfires that are burning thousands of miles away.
A young patient from Panama got a special trip to see the Phillies, thanks to the kindness of strangers.
The lawsuit claims that restrictions on gender-affirming care through an executive order are unlawful.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
Rising beef prices are putting pressure on cheesesteak shops in Philadelphia.
Tuesday was practice day for the Soar & Shore Festival's Airshow, which is back for the first time since 2023.
Barring an increase in state funding to address a budget gap, SEPTA is 18 days away from cutting service on more than 100 lines across its system.
A crash in Northampton Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon left one person dead, a spokesperson for the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
SEPTA is set to cut service in Philadelphia later this month as Pennsylvania lawmakers debate new funding for public transit.
Starting Monday, part of Market Street in Old City will be closed, and traffic will be detoured as the city begins construction aimed at making the road safer.
Paving work will close Kelly Drive from Aug. 4 through Aug. 29 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
After scoring 18 runs in the first two games of the series, the Phillies plated just one in a loss to the Orioles on Wednesday.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
The Phillies say Zack Wheeler underwent an MRI after he reported right shoulder stiffness and will push his next start back two days.
Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh homered and Taijuan Walker pitched six scoreless innings as the Phillies beat the Orioles 5-0.
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard is reportedly expected to miss at least three weeks with a hand injury.
Lady Gaga tops the list of nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards. Here are all the VMA nominations, and how you can vote for your favorite artists.
The death certificate for Ozzy Osbourne listed his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend."
Mac, Dee, Dennis, Charlie and Frank have all been reimagined as Fisher-Price "Little People" in a new 17-and-up toy set.
Knoebels, Splash Lagoon, and Hersheypark have been listed among the top 20 amusement and water parks in the country.
Actor Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to a sexual offense stemming from an appearance at a 2022 horror convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
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.
Sunshine will return to the Philadelphia area on Thursday, and temperatures will warm up gradually as we head into the weekend. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it could go on strike if the union does not reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31.
The appeals court ruled that former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney didn't have the power to rename Columbus Day, and that it would be up to City Council.
Philadelphia's lone open practice of training camp at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday is sold out.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.