What is the name of the charity founded by Alex Scott that sells lemonade?

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The charity founded by Alex Scott is Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Alexandra “Alex” Scott was a child from Connecticut who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of cancer affecting nerve tissue. In 2000, when she was four years old, Alex held a lemonade stand and raised money to help doctors find better treatments for children with cancer. Her small stand inspired other people to organize their own stands and donate the proceeds.

After Alex died in 2004, her parents continued the work. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was established in 2005 and developed into a national pediatric-cancer charity. It supports cancer research, provides assistance for affected families, and promotes awareness and fundraising activities.

The name can cause a quiz mix-up because “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” was the original fundraising idea, while “Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation” is the formal name of the charitable organization. It is unrelated to Ronald McDonald House Charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Make-A-Wish, although those organizations also support children or families facing serious illness. The apostrophe in “Alex’s” refers to Alex Scott, the young founder whose fundraiser became the foundation’s identity.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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