Alexandra Scott
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Alexandra Flynn Scott (January 18, 1996 - August 1, 2004), of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, was the founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand, which she started to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
Alexandra died of neuroblastoma, with which she was diagnosed two days before her first birthday. Her battle with cancer sparked a fund-raising campaign in all fifty US states as well as Canada and France, bringing in more than US$700,000 for cancer treatment in 2004 alone. Alexandra and her family were featured on Oprah Winfrey's television programme and The Today Show.
The Philadelphia 76ers renamed their hometown hero award to "76ers Hometown Hero: In the Spirit of Alex Scott Award", in memory of Alexandra Scott.
External link
- Alex's Lemonade Stand (http://www.alexslemonade.com/)