Keynote: Transforming Pediatric Cancer Care: Innovation, Research, and Hope with Liz Scott
February 27, 2025: Liz Scott, Co-Executive Director and Alex’s Mom from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation explores how a four-year-old’s simple lemonade stand transformed into a movement that has raised over $300 million for childhood cancer research. Can the healthcare industry’s involvement reshape the landscape of pediatric cancer research? As Scott shares stories of hope, resilience, and scientific advancement, she illuminates the complex challenges families face and unveils how the foundation’s expanding programs address critical gaps in care.
Key Points:
- 00:31 What is Alex’s Lemonade Stand?
- 03:31 Impact of Donations
- 08:31 Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer Research
- 12:42 Challenges and Future Goals
- 19:11 Vision for the Next Five Years