Crazy 8 Initiative
Forecasted
The Crazy 8 Initiative from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation funds collaborative, cross-disciplinary research to solve the toughest problems in pediatric cancer.
Funder: Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3–5 million USD per award over four years
Summary: Supports collaborative, cross-disciplinary research tackling the most challenging and unsolved problems in pediatric cancer.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details are subject to change.
Description
The Crazy 8 Initiative is one of the flagship Accelerator Programs of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), created to advance innovative, high-impact research in pediatric cancer. The program is designed to unite cross-disciplinary teams to collaboratively address the most difficult and unsolved challenges in childhood oncology, particularly those that have not received traditional funding. By supporting transformative and rigorous research, the initiative aims to accelerate the discovery of new cures and move research toward impactful clinical interventions for children with cancer.
