Liz Scott

Co-Executive Director and mother to founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Liz is the mother of the founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a childhood cancer charity dedicated to changing the lives of children with cancer and their families. Her daughter Alex lived the saying "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" and in her short life inspired a movement.

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Igniting Hope and Courage in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Imagine a 4-year-old's bold dream to make a difference in the lives of others. Alexandra "Alex" Scott's courageous spirit sparked a national movement that would change the face of childhood cancer forever. Her selfless act of hosting a lemonade stand to help children battling cancer inspired a grassroots effort that grew into a powerful force for change. Twenty years later, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation stands as the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the United States, having raised over $300 million to fuel the fight against childhood cancer. This extraordinary journey is a testament to the transformative power of vision, courage, and determination. As Alex's mother, Liz Scott has been instrumental in carrying forward her daughter's legacy. With a depth of experience and a heart full of passion, Liz speaks to audiences nationwide, sharing inspiring stories of empowerment, courage, and resilience. Her talks are tailored to fit the goals of your audience, covering topics such as:

Gratitude and Empowerment: Overcoming challenges to drive meaningful change.

Turning Personal Struggle into Purpose: Transforming adversity into opportunity and creating a lasting impact.

The Power of Simple Actions: How everyday acts of kindness and generosity can collectively drive significant change.

Transformative Vision: How a clear and compelling vision can set the course for success and inspire others to join the journey.

Liz's message is one of hope, inspiration, and the unwavering belief that together, we can create a brighter future.

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Keynotes

Featured Keynote

From Lemons to Lemonade to Legacy

Liz will share her personal journey of turning tragedy into hope and inspiration, speaking on the topic "From Lemons to Lemonade."

Liz's story is one of resilience, courage, and determination. After losing her daughter Alex to childhood cancer, Liz continued Alex's legacy, growing Alex's Lemonade Stand into a national foundation that has raised over $300 million for childhood cancer research.

Through her keynote, Liz will inspire and motivate attendees to find purpose and meaning in their own challenges, and to turn their struggles into opportunities for growth and impact.

The Amazing Lemonade Stand Girl: Powerful Lessons from My Daughter's Journey
The Amazing Lemonade Stand Girl: Powerful Lessons from My Daughter's Journey
Liz shares powerful lessons from her daughter's remarkable journey. At just four years old, Alex Scott founded Alex's Lemonade Stand, inspiring a movement that has raised over $300 million for childhood cancer research.

Through her keynote, Liz will share three transformative lessons from Alex's story:

The Power of Gratitude: How focusing on what we have, rather than what we don't, can change our perspective and fuel our passions.

Believing in Your Abilities: How self-belief and confidence can empower us to take risks, pursue our dreams, and make a meaningful impact.

Empowerment Through Action: How taking small steps towards a big goal can add up to make a significant difference, and how we can all be empowered to create positive change.

Through stories, insights, and lessons from Alex's remarkable life, Liz will inspire and motivate attendees to apply these principles in their own lives, leading to greater purpose, passion, and impact.
Prescribing Hope: The Enduring Impact of Healthcare and Pharma Professionals on Patients' Lives
Prescribing Hope: The Enduring Impact of Healthcare and Pharma Professionals on Patients' Lives
This presentation is specifically designed for healthcare professionals and those in medical-related fields.

Liz will share the moving story of her daughter Alex, who at just four years old, was diagnosed with childhood cancer. Through her journey, Alex and her family experienced the profound impact that healthcare providers and research and delivery of new treatments can have on one person's life.

This keynote will explore:

The transformative power of compassion, empathy, and kindness in healthcare

The lasting effects of a healthcare provider's words, actions, and care on patients and their families

The ripple effect that innovations in medicine can create, inspiring a chain reaction of hope, resilience, and positivity

Through Alex's story and Liz's reflections, this keynote will remind healthcare professionals of the profound difference they make in the lives of patients and families, and inspire them to approach their jobs with a sense of purpose.