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Jay Scott on the origins of Alex's Lemonade Stand and how it inspires children to help crush cancer

Ep. 85

Jay Scott, the co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss creating Alex's Lemonade Stand with his late daughter, the constant fight to try and crush cancer, and how the nationwide spread of the charity has moved the Scott family. How does Jay Scott Make A Difference? Watch to find out!


Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


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Learn more about Alex's Lemonade Stand here: https://www.alexslemonade.org/

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