August 3, 2004
Alex Scott
Alexandra Flynn Scott, the proprietor of Alex's Lemonade Stand, died on Aug. 1 of cancer. She was eight years old.
Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of pediatric cancer, just before her first birthday. At four, she started a lemonade stand to raise money for her hospital. She took in more than $2,000 that year, and the story of her efforts spread across the country.
Alex and her family gave numerous interviews, appeared on both "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and the "Today" show, and published the book "Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand." In response, friends and strangers took up her cause and spent the next four years raising $200,000. A blend of coffee was also named after Alex, with all profits going to cancer research.
In the past year, Alex's Lemonade Stand has raised more than $700,000. This summer, lemonade stand fund-raisers will take place in all 50 states and in Canada and France, with the goal of raising $1 million. Volvo of North America has pledged to sponsor a fund-raising event this fall to assure that goal is reached.
Alex's favorite food was French fries and her favorite color was blue. Although the Wynnewood, Pa., resident only reached the second grade, she hoped to grow up to become a fashion designer. Alex is survived by her parents, her three brothers, her dog Shammy and her cat Herbert.
• Watch an Interview With Alex
Posted on August 3, 2004 8:26 AMGrazie Alexandra. Tu, così piccola, ci hai dato esempio di grandezza e di bontà sconfinate. Solo oggi ho saputo della tua esistenza e della tua morte, ma hai lasciato un segno indelebile nei cuori di tutti coloro che hanno avuto la possibilità di conoscerti anche solo attraverso un giornale o internet. Marilena
Posted by Marilena on August 13, 2004 4:02 AMSleep peacefully Alex.
Your online NB friend.
- Kaitlyn (5) Western Australia
Im afraid that living in England,I never knew Alexandra,but just reading her biography had me in tears. Its one thing passing away aged 89, but quite another at such an early age.She achieved so much, more than most of us do in our whole lives. bless you,half pint.
Posted by david on November 28, 2004 11:30 AM I Have heard amazaging things about Alex. I am proud of her and i do not think i would not be strong enough to go through that. I want to help but i can not. She is an inspiration to kids and adults around the world. I know she is mine.
Thank you
I want to cry now.
Alex was strong and i hope her family is too.
ASHLEY of Missouri
ALEX WAS BRAVE AND I HAVE CHOSEN HER AS MY WORTHY PERSON OF 2004!
Posted by Pinkie on February 3, 2005 12:06 PMBones and I are doing a report on Alex for our worthy person of 2004 you may also see that pinkie is doing that with us.
Alex is an inspiration!!!
Posted by Tristin on February 3, 2005 12:09 PMi was truly inspired after watching alex on oprah.it brought me to tears.i just found out that she died..too bad...this was the same day i knew about her.i offered a prayer for her..alex you are indeed a hero.i admire you for that.im sure you inspired so many people around the world....rest now...you;ll always be in our hearts
Posted by yelle on March 22, 2005 9:04 AMI think Alex's spirit is alive and well in a horse called Afleet Alex.
Little Alex has changed the way a view so many things.
My heart and prayers are with her family.
Posted by Susie on May 22, 2005 9:36 AMAlex was a wonderful kid. I was sad yet angry at the same time. Why her?
Posted by Kaylene on August 12, 2006 5:17 PMSleep soundly and we will carry on with YOUR plan.
Posted by Emily Schwartz on April 14, 2007 11:33 AMWELL.
I think this young girl, was such a loverly little girl.
and it is very inspirational to me.
I chose to research her for "someone i admire"
and i am glad, and i hope that alot of other people realise what a nice girl she was (:
Alex was every strong to go through cancer at that age and thats why in school i chose Alex Scott as my hero.I bout her lemonade all the time because i new that that money was going to her and to help her to try and find a cure for here cancer.When i heard that Alex had died i was crying all night because she was my hero.But we all have to remember that Alex ist in any pain adn shes in a goog place.
Posted by Morgan on May 26, 2007 9:04 AMi feel so bad for Alex!
Posted by Jeremy Skiba on June 2, 2007 9:23 PMGod Bless You Alex. Just last year I held a lemonade stand for Alex. We raised nearly 500 dollars just in a couple hours. Just imagine how much you could raise too! Alex is my idol x93035381912.
I love you Alex. Also, this year, for my birthday, instead of having a party or going shopping, I am donating 2,000 dollars towards Alex's Lemonade Stand. I <3 you Alex. Rest in peace.
Alex is a role model. So young and so sick yet she can put grown men to shame.We all can learn something from Alex!!! Rest in peace Alex!!!
Posted by Chrsitina Thomas on September 20, 2007 1:40 PMi have a question how would u all describe alex?
Posted by heather on January 23, 2008 3:59 PMAlex raised over $1.5 million with her lemonade stand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Rest in peace. I'm proud of you!
Posted by Ketlene Destin on March 20, 2008 6:37 PMi feel soo bad for alex and hert family. why did it have to be her she was just trying mto help. i am using alex as a project i am doing and its called who would you put on mt.rushmore. and i have choosen alex becaus she did great things
Posted by becky on May 5, 2008 6:27 PMalex was a wonderful little girl and im doing a project in english about who i think should be the fifth face on mount. Rushmore and i chose alex!!!!!!!!!!! i wish you luck lizz. Thanks!
Posted by shelby on May 6, 2008 5:28 PM