Eight-year-old Addison has a message for cancer: “You messed with the wrong kid!” Addison bravely battled against leukemia in 2012. He is one of approximately 1,500 individuals being supported by Northwestern Mutual’s Childhood Cancer Program and its nonprofit partners, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Northwestern Mutual’s Childhood Cancer Program supports Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s cutting edge research program, funding important projects searching for better treatments and cures for all childhood cancers. The company’s support of Alex’s Travel Fund enables families to receive vital, specialized treatments from pediatric cancer hospitals by covering costly travel and lodging expenses.

To learn more about the partnership between Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Northwestern Mutual visit: http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/corporate-partners/northwestern-mutual