Since the launch of our new School, we have been working hard to spread the word about the need to focus on population health. We’ve decided that there couldn’t be a better way to celebrate the holiday season than by supporting a true population health effort through hosting Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
Alexandra “Alex” Scott was just about one when she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. Alex received treatment locally, close to her home near Philadelphia. She was determined, courageous and confident. Alex was a big dreamer, which was evident in her request to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help her doctors find a cure for her cancer. Close to 4,500 lemonade stands have been held around the country and internationally to honor Alex and support her cause, raising over 7 million dollars.
On December 14th, JSPH will join the cause and host a lemonade stand at 11th and Walnut in front of Jefferson Foerderer Pavilion on Thomas Jefferson University’s campus. The stand will be open from 8am to 3pm, serving lemonade, hot chocolate, and sweet treats. We hope you will support our efforts by stopping by!
JSPH hosts: Alex’s Lemonade Stand
When: December 14, 2009 8am – 3pm
Where: 11th & Walnut (in front of Jefferson Foerderer Pavilion)