Photos from 18th Annual Alex's: A Stand for Hope Telethon
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.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
Viewers can help make a difference by lending their support in the form of donations to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Donations can be made by calling (866) 333-1213, texting the code CBSAlex to 44321 or visiting the website CBSPhiladelphia.com/alex.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
The telethon includes stories from families affected by childhood cancer, researchers, your favorite CBS personalities and a special about the life and inspiration of Alex Scott and how her legacy is helping other families.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
The event has raised more than $54 million since it began in 2007.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
Childhood cancer survivors like Raymeer "Baby" Bacon came to CBS Philadelphia to participate in the live telethon. Bacon is now eight years in remission.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
Thursday is a full day of fundraising for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
Thanks to our community and partners, more than $7 million was raised in 2023.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
"Baby Bacon" held up a sign, encouraging viewers to donate. It came after his family shared how Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation helped them.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
The funding goes toward important research and supporting families battling childhood cancer. Lilly Ibbotson's family has been involved since she was first diagnosed with cancer at 2-years-old.
18th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon
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$7,315,930 raised!
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.