Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Lemon Run 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Dash

The Lemon Run Philadelphia, Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Dash, Returns for 5th Annual
Event, Sunday, November 10, 2013

Wynnewood, PA (September 2013) – Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is
pleased to announce the return of the Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash, The
Lemon Run Philadelphia, presented by Volvo, on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 8:00am.
The event, in its fifth year, will be held at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park,
bringing athletes of all calibers together to support the battle against
childhood cancer. Participants are encouraged to register in advance to
receive the reduced rates of $35 (5K Runner – timed), $25 (5K Walker – not
timed) and $15 per child, ages 10 and under( 100 meter Kids’ Dash).
Registration is also available on the day of the event, but increased rates
will apply.  

Running enthusiasts and all supporters of Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Foundation are invited to participate or attend the event to raise funds and
awareness for the fight against childhood cancer. In addition to the 3.1 mile
course, The Lemon Run is a family friendly event, which includes a kids’ dash as
well as the participation of several childhood cancer heroes and their
families. Winners in
each age group will be recognized as part of an awards ceremony at the end of
the race along with top fundraising teams.

As in previous years, participants are encouraged to form a team,
bringing together friends and family members to challenge themselves to completing
the 3.1 mile course and to raise additional funds toward curing kids’ cancer.
Several teams honoring hero families are among the early registrants including Team Smiley Riley
honoring 3-year-old cancer fighter Riley McComb, Giulianna the Brave’s Crusade
honoring 3-year-old Giulianna Noelle Troiano, deemed “Giulianna the Brave,”
who was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma at 9 months of age; Mario’s Mercenaries a
group of supporters of 9-year-old Mario Carpino who is battling inoperable
brain tumors; and reigning fundraising champs Austin’s Avengers who
participate in memory of Austin J. Burke, who lost his life to medulloblastoma
in August of 2012 at the age of 4.

“The Lemon Run has truly become one of my favorite Alex’s Lemonade
Stand Foundation’s special events,” said Jay Scott, father of Foundation creator
Alexandra “Alex” Scott. “This fundraising event combines all of my favorite
things – our mission to find cures for all kids with cancer, friendly
competition and of course running! The Lemon Run brings the childhood cancer
community together to run for a cure, whether in Philadelphia or as virtual
participants, runners and walkers alike show their dedication to finding cures,
some even donning lemon costumes.” 

The day’s festivities will also include various forms of entertainment,
music and guest speakers. Awards will be given to the fastest male and female
runners in the following categories:  kids’ dash-10 years and under, 10-19, 20-29,
30-39, 40-49 and 50+. Additionally, prizes will be awarded to the top
individual and team fundraisers. 

Check in the day of the event begins at 7am; the kids’ dash will start
at 8am; and the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30am. For more information on the
event, to volunteer, register or become a sponsor, visit TheLemonRun.org. Questions
may be directed to Addie Spector at (866) 333-1213 or Addie@AlexsLemonade.org.

In addition to The Lemon Run Philadelphia, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s
national athletic program, Team Lemon, continues to thrive with athletes across
the country participating in endurance events on behalf of the Foundation. Each
race Team Lemon participants run, walk, bike or swim raises funds for Alex’s
Lemonade Stand Foundation. To learn more about the program and access to sold
out races, visit TeamLemon.org.

About Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer is a general term used to describe cancer in children
occurring regularly, randomly and sparing no ethnic group, socioeconomic class,
or geographic region. Childhood cancer extends to over a dozen types of cancers
and a countless amount of subtypes. Just a few of these cancer types include:
Ewing’s sarcoma, glioma, leukemia, lymphoma, medulloblastoma, neuroblastoma,
osteosarcoma, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and Wilm’s tumor.  In the
United States, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in
children under the age of 15. Every day, approximately 250 kids around the
world die from cancer, accounting for 91,250 losing their lives to the disease
every year.

About Alex’s
Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade
stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old
Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help
find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the
Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement,
complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy
of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity,
has raised more than $65 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a
cure, funding over 350 pediatric cancer research projects nationally. For more
information on Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, visit AlexsLemonade.org.