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Jay Scott is the Co-Executive Director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. When his daughter Alexandra “Alex” Scott decided to hold a lemonade stand to help doctors find new treatments and ultimately a cure for all childhood cancers, including her own, Jay and his wife Liz supported Alex’s mission every step of the way. After cancer took Alex’s life they continued Alex’s legacy of hope. What started as the vision of one little girl has been embraced by a team of 100,000 supporters.

Jay speaks frequently to groups including businesses, schools and community groups, in addition to participating on panels at national conferences. Jay’s speaking topics include the story of Alex as the impetus for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation; how to make a difference and meaningful impact; the power of one; caregiving for a child with cancer and other topics related to Alex and her inspiration. Jay also often speaks about how to create a following on social media and utilizing this platform for successful outreach. Jay has experience addressing a variety of audiences and tailors his presentation to resonate with individuals of all walks of life ranging from the United Nations and University of Pennsylvania Medical School students to elementary school children and their parents.

Blog Entries by Jay Scott

A Recipe for Success - Lemonade Days Returns With the Help of Some Famous Foodies

(0) Comments | Posted May 9, 2013 | 2:38 PM

In life, the recipe for success can sound very simple - finding what it is that makes you happy. Finding your happiness can unlock many things, but it's different for everyone. For some it's finding the job that doesn't quite feel like work, or having children who show you new...

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The Runners' Spirit & the Human Spirit

(0) Comments | Posted April 16, 2013 | 6:15 PM

"Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit." - Bernard Williams

Many of you may be visiting this blog for the very first time, and I hope that you will take the time to review some of the older blogs here about childhood cancer, a topic that...

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A Dog's Life

(5) Comments | Posted March 14, 2013 | 4:16 PM

To those who know me, there are a few things that I'm truly passionate about in this world. Among those, there is my hobby of running, where I dedicate my days and nights to seeing how far I can run and challenge myself to new feats (of course my competitive...

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Words of Wisdom From My Young Daughter: 'Never Give Up'

(0) Comments | Posted February 7, 2013 | 4:33 PM

When I was writing my last blog for The Huffington Post, memories of my daughter Alex came flooding back. As my family, friends and staff can attest, I've told stories of Alex's wisdom over the years. These stories have inspired many of us to work harder, whether it...

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A New Year's Resolution -- 'Work Harder, Do More'

(0) Comments | Posted January 22, 2013 | 3:13 PM

I feel compelled to start off this blog by saying, Happy New Year! This is my first entry of 2013, and I will admit that my mood over the past few weeks has been one of reflection. 2012 was a transformative year in my life for several reasons, both personal...

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The Holidays Are for Heroes

(0) Comments | Posted December 13, 2012 | 3:31 PM

The holiday season is a time to reflect... ok, or a time to shop, cook, prepare for family to visit and try to cram everything in before another year goes down in the history books. What the holiday season should be, however, is a time to reflect about the year...

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Drew Olanoff, Cancer Survivor, gets Tattoo of Biggest Donor's Twitter Handle

(2) Comments | Posted December 4, 2012 | 2:00 PM

The name Drew Olanoff may be one that you have heard before. If you are a twitter aficionado (like me!), you may have once utilized the hashtag #blamedrewscancer. If you haven't, well here are a few things you should know: after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma...

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How My Daughter Fought Cancer Like Rocky

(4) Comments | Posted November 19, 2012 | 1:30 PM

By their very definition, an underdog is a person who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict, they are the unlikely hero, the person in the position of inferiority. Though they are the most likely to lose the competition, there is something else that they are most prone...

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Natural Disasters, Marathons, Memories and Coming Together in Tragedy

(2) Comments | Posted November 5, 2012 | 3:40 PM

Some may call me stubborn or pigheaded, but I like to think I'm committed and determined. Determination is just stubbornness channeled in a positive way, right? I have channeled some of this determination into running marathons so when Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast last week, it put my plans...

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After Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Are We More Aware?

(16) Comments | Posted October 10, 2012 | 5:00 PM

Another National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month has come and gone, and as we look back, we can't help but ponder -- is the country more aware of the importance of fighting childhood cancer than they were before September came to pass?

As we have each year since inception, Alex's...

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A "Grand" Feat during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

(0) Comments | Posted September 10, 2012 | 9:45 AM

As we come to the end of summer and what many people see as "lemonade season," my life and work shows no sign of slowing down, both literally and figuratively speaking. As you may already know (I've seen some great Impact blogs on the topic!), September is a very important...

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A Dollar to Donate, a Difference to Make, Companies Fuel Change

(6) Comments | Posted August 14, 2012 | 11:30 AM

Let me begin this blog by posing a question to you -- can you recall the last time you went into a store and were asked to make a donation to a worthy cause?

If my instincts are right, I bet you can not only recall this moment, but...

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Kids Do Really Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things

(2) Comments | Posted July 13, 2012 | 11:34 AM

Have you noticed how witty and self-assured some kids are (much more so than us adults)? They're funny, quirky, confident and oddly enough always seem to know exactly what they want to say. How many times have you seen a video on the internet featuring a kid singing, dancing or...

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World's Largest LEGO Lemonade Stands Helps Raise Funds, Awareness for Cancer Research

(2) Comments | Posted June 15, 2012 | 11:30 AM

The city of Philadelphia has gotten a bad rap in recent history; it's a city associated with a high crime rate, a city left in the shadows of nearby New York City, and heck, even the tactics of our parking enforcement are displayed on the popular A&E show...

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When the Reasons Are Unreasonable: The Childhood Cancer Drug Shortage

(0) Comments | Posted May 14, 2012 | 9:17 AM

Some of you may recall when earlier this year a story hit the news about a nationwide shortage of the lifesaving childhood cancer drug, methotrexate. The drug is crucial for children fighting leukemia, and hospitals came dangerously close to running out of it. This caused outrage not only in the...

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Perspiration With a Purpose

(0) Comments | Posted April 25, 2012 | 6:50 PM

Anyone who knows me knows that I am huge sports fan. Basketball has always been my favorite, whether it's cheering on the UCONN Huskies, heading to an NBA game, or coaching my son's team, the sport, and the ability of those who play it, has always enthralled me. I have...

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

(0) Comments | Posted April 12, 2012 | 12:29 PM

Have you ever been in a gymnasium filled with nearly 2,000 screaming middle school students? Sounds a little scary, doesn't it? Well take it from me, it's not; instead, the experience I am referring to is inspiring and one that leaves you looking at the world in a new way.

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