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CTV News
7 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Lemonade stands to selling toys: A Belle River family fights ‘king' of cancers
Landon Bevan, 6, and members of his family organized a lemonade stand in Belle River on June 21, 2025 to raise funds for their Grandpa's pancreatic cancer treatment. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) In a day of blistering heat, six-year-old Landon Bevan was all smiles as he stood on his driveway handing out lemonade; after all, he knew it was for an important cause. Bevan and his brother Rhyen crafted the idea to host a lemonade stand in an effort to help their grandpa, Roy Knight, pay for medical treatment for pancreatic cancer. 'We had to, like, pull up the tents and put the balloons on the side of the garage,' Landon explained. 'I made a couple of the signs that my mom stuck into the ground.' The aspiring doctor also pitched ideas to create a stand where he tells jokes for money, or even sell his toys if need be. 'He's pretty smart for a six-year-old,' Knight said with a smile. Throughout Saturday afternoon, visitors stopped by the Belle River home to grab a lemonade or a raffle ticket. Funds support Knight's efforts to travel to Florida and receive NanoKnife surgery, a form of treatment not regularly offered in Canada. The stay is estimated to cost about $80,000. While Knight is seeking community help to try and prolong his life, Roy and his daughter Ashley Bevan believe his story shines a spotlight on the need for added pancreatic cancer research and support in healthcare. Treatment In Canada, pancreatic cancer is often treated by chemotherapy, radiation, or the Whipple procedure. Knight began chemotherapy in the days after receiving the diagnosis in February and has been seeing medical experts in London. 'Chemo really takes a toll on somebody, you know, out of the two weeks, I only have four good days in those two weeks,' Knight explained. Since his diagnosis, Knight has stayed with Ashley, a nurse practitioner, to ensure he was receiving the care he needed. 'Having pancreatic cancer is awful,' Ashley said 'Hearing that that's the cancer that it is, knowing that it's the king of all cancers.' Through countless hours of reading, she learned it's 'very muddied waters' when it comes to pancreatic cancer research and treatment. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, in 2024 pancreatic cancer was expected to be the third most deadly form of cancer in the country. 'There really does need to be more research done on pancreatic cancer treatment guidelines,' Ashley said. The family learned of 'NanoKnife,' a treatment which uses pulses of electricity to destroy cancer cells without damaging nearby organs and cells, per Ontario Health. Currently, the procedure is used in Canada for prostate cancer. However, the surgery is not regularly available in Canada for pancreatic cancer, and Bevin said clinical trials require requests from Canadians. 'When I asked, how do we request them to do a research trial? [The research coordinator] said, there needs to be a need and that the public needs to ask for it,' she noted. The family wants to see the treatment reconsidered for clinical trials, and if successful, used as a regular response to pancreatic cancer. 'I think to myself like we're just one family of many who are going through this exact thing,' Ashley said. Diagnosis Ahead of his cancer diagnosis, Knight said he spent many months with abdominal pain. He went to an emergency room on multiple occasions, but the cancer was not detected until they urged medical officials to do a biopsy. 062225 From left, Ashley Bevan, Landon Bevan, and Roy Knight spoke to CTV News about the need for more cancer research and treatments in Canada. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'They assured us that it was not cancer. Then we got the call on his birthday that it was,' Ashely said. The family wants to see more procedures and resources available to ensure Canadians have access to screening processes, which could help lead to early detection for some forms of cancer. As for Knight's surgery, they've tentatively set it for July 24th in Florida, pending they raise enough money. 'You know you just want to go on as long as you can, and hopefully this NanoKnife helps to see the kids grow up,' Knight said.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
2025 Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon raises more than $8.4 million for fight against childhood cancer
CBS News Philadelphia's 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $8.4 million Wednesday for the fight against childhood cancer. At least $8,477,342 was raised, which is more than $1 million over the previous record of $7.3 million raised last year. The Great Hall at the CBS Philadelphia studios was buzzing all day as an army of volunteers took donations and honored the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all. Alex's parents, Liz and Jay Scott, joined us to spearhead the effort. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced 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. Alex died in 2004, but this little girl left a big legacy. This year marks 25 years of Alex's Lemonade Stand, which has raised more than $300 million since Alex's first stand. There's still time to give! You can donate online at or with Venmo @AlexsLemonadeStandFoundation (include CBS in the What's this for comment section). You can also text CBSALEX to 44-321.
CBS News
18-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
What is Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation? Here's how you can join in fight against childhood cancer
Viewers of CBS News Philadelphia on TV, streaming and online have been hearing the name "Alex" for weeks in the buildup to our telethon on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The telethon honors Alexandra "Alex" Scott, the namesake of the charity foundation, who was born on Jan. 18, 1996. Shortly before her first birthday, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer typically found in the adrenal glands that most commonly affects children. Alex faced many obstacles from that day forward, but she took them headfirst. On the day after her fourth birthday, she told her family she wanted to open a lemonade stand to raise money so doctors could "help other kids, like they helped me." Just a few months later, with the help of her brother, Alex held her first lemonade stand and raised $2,000. She continued the tradition yearly in her front yard until her passing in August 2004. Her legacy, however, lives on. Alex's story inspired children and their families around the world, leading to the creation of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to help with the fight against childhood cancer. Her efforts have created countless stories of hope from those suffering from childhood cancer, but also inspired those joining the fight. 19th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon CBS Philadelphia will present the 19th Annual Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon — a full day of fundraising for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation on Wednesday, live from CBS Philadelphia studios from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. At the CBS Philadelphia studios, our Great Hall will be transformed as we have an army of volunteers taking donations and honoring the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all. Alex's parents, Liz and Jay Scott, will also join us to spearhead the effort. Last year, CBS Philadelphia's 18th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $7.3 million for the fight against childhood cancer. A grand total of $7,309,976 was raised, which beat the previous record set in 2023 of $7.1 million. You can participate online, by phone call, text or Venmo all day long. The telethon is sponsored by Toyota and the Malvern School, which is part of the Busy Bees family. How to donate to the Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon CBS Philadelphia There are a variety of ways you can donate and join the fight against childhood cancer. Text 'CBSALEX' to 44321 Call 1-866-333-1213 Online: Venmo: @AlexsLemonadeStandFoundation (include CBS in the "What's it for" comment section) What is Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation? Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is the largest independent charity dedicated to childhood cancer research and family support in the United States. The foundation changes the lives of children with cancer by funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Grant Program funds research every step of the way, from early-stage innovative research all the way through to lifesaving clinical trials for kids with cancer.
CTV News
14-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Edmonton students hold lemonade stand to support families in need
Students from Anne Fitzgerald Catholic Elementary School spent Saturday collecting food donations for families in need. This is the second year the school has held a lemonade stand to collect food donations to help fight food insecurity in their community. 'They thought it would be a great way to bring in some food donations, have a fun day with the community and then create food hampers that could help support some of our families over the summer months,' said Anne Fitzgerald principal Susanna Nigro. Nigro said the event teaches the kids important organizational skills and how to be a good citizen. The cool, wet weather prompted a slight shift in plans, but Nigro said it didn't dampen spirits. 'If anything, it's given them a little bit of extra energy today,' she said. 'Didn't phase them at all … it's a really beautiful event for them.' Anyone who would like to make a donation can email
CBS News
09-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
"Lemonade and Leashes" raises money for hundreds of animals at Garland Animal Shelter
An 8-year-old animal welfare advocate served up refreshing lemonade on Sunday to raise awareness and help dogs at the Garland Animal Shelter. "Today I'm doing my one-year anniversary lemonade stand to help animals at the shelter," 8-year-old Ben Fuentes said, as he served up sweet treats to help four-legged friends in need. Deana Seigler is the president of Friends of Rescue Animals, a non-profit organization that operates the volunteer program at the Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. "We are doing 'Lemonade and Leashes' at the Garland Animal Shelter to raise awareness with the community about the dogs here at the shelter," Seigler said. The help needed for man's best friend is critical. Alberto Maldonado, the shelter's community outreach coordinator, said they're taking in increasing numbers of animals. "We do about 150 intakes per week, so them being able to take up some of that vital shelter space helps us by so, so much. We're able to go ahead and bring in more animals and help out more," Maldonado said. The event promoted the importance of fostering at the event. "Foster homes give a dog a break from the crazy, noisy shelter," Seigler said. "It allows them time to decompress, where we can learn what their true personality is like in a home." The adoptable dogs put their best paw forward going on walks with potential fur parents at the fundraiser. "We have dogs from 6 pounds to 120 pounds. We have purebreds," Maldonado said. All proceeds from the event benefit the animals at the Garland Animal Shelter with the help of a pint-sized animal lover. You can donate to Ben's Lemonade Stand if you missed the event. Click here for more information. Friends of Rescue Animals is always looking for people to adopt pets in need, in addition to finding foster homes.
