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Media family participates in Lemon Run 5K to honor childhood cancer survivor

Written by Rosanne Marroletti

In early 2010 our little cousin Harry was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer.  We all gathered as a family to do what we could throughout his treatment.  One evening we were watching tv, and CBS3’s Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser special came on.  Having just researched and learned about neuroblastoma, this caught my attention. I was so inspired by the selflessness and thoughtfulness of this little girl, I thought the least I could do was support her cause, since it hit close to home.  So I created Team Harry to participate in Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's annual Lemon Run 5K.  I invited my family, friends, gym acquaintances and co-workers to join the team. It has become a bit of a competition among us, who can get more donations in their name!

 

I was furthered inspired by Liz Scott, who I spoke to when I picked up our team shirts the first year we participated in the Lemon Run. I was so touched that she remembered and spoke to me as I approached the finish line. I knew then where Alex got her sense of caring.  I also knew where I was going to put my energy for volunteering and fundraising! I was proud to report that our team come in 10th for fund raising that year.

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Just before my first Lemon Run, I started working for the department of radiation oncology at University of Penn, where we treat many patients from CHOP who need radiation.  I still continue to be inspired and amazed by the courage and strength I see in the pediatric patients and their families.  It reinforces the decision I made to concentrate my fund raising efforts with Alex's.

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For more information on the Foundation and to join our Lemon Run efforts, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org


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