The next time you start feeling sorry for yourself, remember this little girl's courage and try to think positive.
This little girl here is braver than half the crybabies on this board.
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Alexandra Scott, 8, has accepted that she may not live to see 10 candles on her birthday cake. She may never get a learner's license, throw a sweet 16 birthday party or experience the thrill of a first kiss.
But the little girl from Philadelphia is determined to stop the disease that is killing her -- a cancer called neuroblastoma -- from killing other children for a lack of research and research funds.
Alex and her family have set a goal of raising $1 million for childhood cancer research by selling lemonade, one glass at a time. "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade" is her motto.
She opened her first stand four years ago in the front yard of her suburban Philadelphia home and raised $2,000. Three stands have since raised $200,000.
Volunteers Across the Country
Today, with time running out for Alex, volunteers across the country, including Atlanta, hope to collect the $800,000 balance needed to reach her goal.
Alex recently appeared on "Today" to appeal for donations, despite her grave condition and severe pain.
"It's awesome to be part of helping her dream come true," said Kristin Connor, organizer of Atlanta's Alex's Lemonade Stand and mother of Brandon Connor, 2. His neuroblastoma disappeared last November on the eve of risky surgery to remove it.
Alex's Lemonade Stand
In Atlanta, Alex's Lemonade Stand will be one of the many booths and activities at the Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. today only. The two-day festival is being held in the Fairlie-Poplar district along Broad, Luckie and Walton streets; Alex's Stand will be at the corner of Walton and Broad streets.
With her parents, Alex has written "Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand," a book about their efforts. Proceeds from the sale of the book also go to pediatric cancer research.
This little girl here is braver than half the crybabies on this board.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/t...ogy/34444.html
Alexandra Scott, 8, has accepted that she may not live to see 10 candles on her birthday cake. She may never get a learner's license, throw a sweet 16 birthday party or experience the thrill of a first kiss.
But the little girl from Philadelphia is determined to stop the disease that is killing her -- a cancer called neuroblastoma -- from killing other children for a lack of research and research funds.
Alex and her family have set a goal of raising $1 million for childhood cancer research by selling lemonade, one glass at a time. "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade" is her motto.
She opened her first stand four years ago in the front yard of her suburban Philadelphia home and raised $2,000. Three stands have since raised $200,000.
Volunteers Across the Country
Today, with time running out for Alex, volunteers across the country, including Atlanta, hope to collect the $800,000 balance needed to reach her goal.
Alex recently appeared on "Today" to appeal for donations, despite her grave condition and severe pain.
"It's awesome to be part of helping her dream come true," said Kristin Connor, organizer of Atlanta's Alex's Lemonade Stand and mother of Brandon Connor, 2. His neuroblastoma disappeared last November on the eve of risky surgery to remove it.
Alex's Lemonade Stand
In Atlanta, Alex's Lemonade Stand will be one of the many booths and activities at the Downtown Festival and Tour of Lofts, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. today only. The two-day festival is being held in the Fairlie-Poplar district along Broad, Luckie and Walton streets; Alex's Stand will be at the corner of Walton and Broad streets.
With her parents, Alex has written "Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand," a book about their efforts. Proceeds from the sale of the book also go to pediatric cancer research.
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