# @alexslemonade on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CnkJtZzLebG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26395857-alexslemonade-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1da7fc7e0b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-01-18T17:27:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (@AlexsLemonade) — https://gondola.cc/AlexsLemonade

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We’ve celebrated 19 birthdays without Alex. I miss her so much; and I know others do, too. 

I posted on my personal social media to gather thoughts from others on Alex’s life. I thought I would share a few of those sweet notes today in memory and celebration of Alex:

“I have a favorite memory of Alex that actually involves her birthday—I remember that we were both scheduled to have treatment on Alex’s birthday, and before I arrived at the hospital I was feeling so sad that she had to spend her birthday getting chemo. But when I walked into the playroom that day, Alex was wearing a party dress, a tiara, and (most impressively) a huge smile. She was playing at the craft table and soaking up all of the birthday love. It felt like a party in the playroom that day, and it brought so much joy to the entire floor of patients to have something to celebrate. Her joy was contagious. She had every right to be upset at her circumstances, like a birthday in the hospital, and yet always found the beauty and joy in the life around her instead."

"To me, Alex’s legacy is, of course, one that will eventually find a cure for cancer—that I am sure of. But what’s more (and I think will last long behind that day we find a cure), is that she taught thousands (if not millions) of kids that when something bad happens, you can stand up, do something and make a difference. Losing a friend to cancer when I was 12 was the worst and most helpless thing that happened to me, but Alex provided an avenue for me to actually “stand” up and do something about it."

"Not surprisingly, I think of Alex all the time, especially during each Lemonade Stand season when bright yellow stands pop up all over like a happy field of daisies. I know in my heart her spirit is here among us, still guiding us to continue the fruitful journey she started."

"Alex, thank you for the lessons and life gifts you have given me. I’m grateful for your kind and beautiful soul."

I hope today, if you knew Alex or were inspired by her, you will share your comments on our social media posts. This mom’s heart can always use some happy thoughts on this difficult day.

- @lizflyscott

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | @AlexsLemonade | https://gondola.cc/AlexsLemonade | Non-Profit Organization |
| Mina Lezenby | @minalezenby | https://gondola.cc/minalezenby | Creative Producer |
| Mina Lezenby | @minalezenby | https://gondola.cc/minalezenby | Social Manager |

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