Northwestern Mutual teams up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand to fight against childhood cancer

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Northwestern Mutual is partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand in their fight against childhood cancer.

Chris Tharp of Northwestern Mutual and Liz Scott from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation joined us in the PHL17 studio to tell us all about their work together.

Northwestern Mutual Eastern Pennsylvania has funded more than 11,000 hours toward research through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which is headquartered in Philly nd one of the largest independent organizations in the U.S. dedicated solely to childhood cancer research and family support.

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease of children in the U.S., yet many of today’s standard treatments were approved three decades ago. However, with newer technology and science, there is the potential for research advancement and increased survivorship, with proper funding. To shine a light on this cause and champion the research breakthrough moments we’ve seen to date, Northwestern Mutual declares Sept. 4, “goldeNMoments™ Day” – timed to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  goldeNMoments™ Day is a day of national recognition of the stories of resilience, the community impact and the advancements in research or treatments that are lighting the way to a future without childhood cancer. In celebration of this proclamation and to further show our commitment to creating a path towards a future without childhood cancer, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is pledging $100 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for each financial plan for prospective clients developed during the month of September, to fund childhood cancer research, up to $2 million and 40,000 hours of research.