Green & Gold Athletic Spirit Scholarship

Congratulations 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Please join us in an Alex’s Army SHOUT OUT and Huge Congratulations to our 2026 Green & Gold Athletic Spirit Scholarship Recipients:

Ella Gillingham (Bristow, VA)
Weston Hermann (Lakewood Ranch, FL)
Emmitt Inestroza (Gainesville, VA)

It is such an honor once again to have the ability to award these scholarships year after year.  Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients inspired us through their thoughtful essays, and we are in awe of each of them.  Each of these recipients embodies strength, determination, love for their respective sports and life itself, we are honored to be able to be a small part of each of their journeys and next steps in their athletic endeavors.

We were able to award a total of $12,000 through this year’s scholarships and each recipient  

Thank you to all who support our mission and who continue to be a part of Alex’s Army so that together we can make a difference in the lives of children (and athletes) whose lives are forever changed by a childhood cancer diagnosis!

From all of us at Alex’s Army Childhood Cancer Foundation – Congratulations again Ella, Weston, and Emmitt – we wish you the very best each and every day and cannot wait to see the awesomeness in your future!!

Driving for a Cure

2026 Driving for a Cure

Thank you to everyone for making our 11th Annual Driving for a Cure Golf Tournament a huge success!!

Monday, May 18thwe hosted 106 golfers and while the temps were warmer the day turned out to be almost as perfect as could be.  We hope everyone had a great time on the course and at the event.  We also hope you all know how much your support has meant over the years in making a difference in so many ways whether towards funding research initiatives (you can read more about this under Our Impact), supporting local families, providing scholarships, and just allowing us to fulfill our mission along the way however we find has been needed.  

While we think ALL our golfers are winners just for showing up to join our mission, we’d like to give shout-outs to the top teams and award recipients for the day:

Super Putt Prize Winner – Walt Koehler

First Place Team – (-20) Jack B, JJ Hines, Andy HaKimion, Cooper Cramp (aka Bomb Squad)

Second Place Team – (-16) Cole Flemming, Tyler Dowling, Michael Hooper, Tim Dunbar

Third Place Team – (-15) Steve Moroffko, Greyson, Chong Yi, Andrew Yi

Hackers Award – Jacob Green, Kam Franklin, Travis Green, Tyler Crowder

Closest to the Pin – Mike Taylor

Men’s Longest Drive – Cooper Cramp

Women’s Longest Drive  – Chris Brady

Thank you once again to our Tournament Sponsor Thrivent Dulles Group and to all our sponsors for your incredible generosity and support!  Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and to everyone who made this year’s event a success once again. 

It takes an ARMY to fight childhood cancers…

…TOGETHER we are Alex’s Army!

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Green & Gold Athletic Spirit Scholarship

Enrollment for 2026 Green & Gold Athletic Spirit Scholarship

We will be accepting applications for the 2026 scholarships from February 1st through March 15th and will award scholarship recipients in April of this year. Prior to printing the application, please be sure to thoroughly read the application guidelines found on this page to check for qualifications, important submission information, FAQs, and more.

Guidelines

Application

Learn more about the 2 types of scholarships we offer by clicking here.

Alex's Army Research Initiatives

Alex’s Army Support New Research Initiative

Anti-Tumor Activity of Paclitaxel-Containing Regimens in Recurrent/Refractory Wilms Tumor

A multi-institutional study was conducted and published results showing how paclitaxel-based treatments may offer real promise for children with recurrent or treatment -resistant Wilms tumor.  In this study, nearly 60% of patients experienced tumor shrinkage or disease stabilization- a meaningful advancement.  Based on this study, the Children’s Oncology Group is planning to study paclitaxel prospectively in patients with high-risk recurrent Wilms tumor.  The paper from this study can be found here with acknowledgements to Alex’s Army at the end.

Events

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Alex’s Army joins countless organizations, communities, & families across the country to raise awareness & spread the message

Children are more precious than GOLD!  

Painting our town GOLD!

Alex’s Army has once again decorated our Town of Haymarket & the Grizzly Sports Complex with beautiful gold ribbons in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

If you spot our Gold Ribbons in Haymarket or at Grizzly Fields, we’d love for you to stop and snag a selfie, post a childhood cancer awareness fact, & share with us by tagging @alexsarmyccf on social – together we can help raise awareness and make a difference!

Alex’s Army Bowl Games

Our awesome friends at the Gainesville Haymarket Youth Football League (GHYFL) have joined the fight against childhood cancers and are GOING GOLD once again!!! GHYFL are hosting the Alex’s Army Bowl Games Saturday, September 6th and our team has donned the football fields with Gold Ribbons to be displayed all month! Like many youth sports organizations, the Grizzlies have had many of their football families fight childhood cancer firsthand – together we stand united in support of their fight and in honor of all children and families across the country.

Bringing LOVE and warmth

We are so thankful to finally be able to return to the Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology unit at Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital for the first time since COVID. There is nothing better than serving up a warm meal, delivering smiles and bringing with us lots of Alex’s Army LOVE to families going through the unimaginable

Local Northern Virginia Friends – Support our Mission in these fun ways:

Woof Bakery Homemade Dog Biscuits – your pup can GO GOLD with us!   See our facebook announcement for details here:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FoPASw8td/

Chick-fil-A Cookie Fundraiser at the Haymarket / Virginia Gateway / Bristow locations! 

As always you can support our mission by making a 100% tax-deductible donation here: Make a Donation | Alex’s Army

Driving for a Cure, Photo Gallery

10th Annual Driving for a Cure

On Monday, May 5th, we held our 10th Annual Driving for a Cure Golf Tournament at Piedmont Golf Club in Haymarket, VA. It was another amazing day of golf, friends, and fundraising.  The weather held out for us, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day despite a forecast of storms and hail!  We had the opportunity to thank the sponsoring companies and golfers who have been with us since our very first golf tournament event and those who have played with us for many years!  Thank You to all (both returning and new) of our Sponsors, Golfers, Donors, and Volunteers who joined us to help make a difference for families who know what it’s like to watch their child fight cancer!  We truly could not do what we do without your support.

Special Thank You once again to our returning Tournament Sponsor – Chick-fil-A of Haymarket & VA Gateway!

Congratulations to our Top Teams and Contest Winners:
1st Place Team: Mike Delaney, Beth Foster, Katelynn Waclawski, & Patrick Delaney
2nd Place Team: Thomas Perry, Daniel Loman, Brian Burnett, & Chris Harold
3rd Place Team: Larry Chang, Bob Jones, Rich Raiford, August McCarthy
Hackers’ Award Team: Josh Hubbard, Ryan Sekely, Connor Ward, & Taylor Hunt
Super Putt Contest Winner: Jack Smoot
$2500 Putting Contest: Josh Walker
Longest Drive Male: Cooper Cramp
Longest Drive Female: Katelynn Waclawski
Closest to the Pin: William Croson (3’ 5”)

We hope you enjoy all the pics from our 10th Annual Driving for a Cure Golf Tournament!

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Green & Gold Athletic Spirit Scholarship

Congratulations 2025 Scholarship Recipients

CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Please join us in an Alex’s Army SHOUT OUT and HUGE CONGRATS to our 2025 Green & Gold Athletic Spirit Scholarship Recipients:

Kendall Lebowitz (Haymarket, VA)
Lana Zito (Brunswick, MD)
Samuel Dunton (Alexandria, VA)
Lucia Smith (Alexandria, VA)
Jamie Kerr (Inwood, WV)
Lucas Khelawan (Bowie, MD)
Jacob Phelps (Laurel, MD)
Emma Krestan (Alexandria, VA)

We are always beyond honored to have the ability to award these scholarships to such inspirational athletes who are overcomers when it comes to fighting cancer.  Our 2025 Scholarship Recipients inspired us through their thoughtful essays and recommendation letters.  We are truly in awe of each of them.  Each of these recipients embodies strength, determination, love for their respective sports and life itself, we are honored to be able to be a small part of each of their journeys.

We were able to award a total of $11,500 through this year’s scholarships!  Thank you to all who support our mission and who continue to be a part of Alex’s Army so that together we can make a difference in the lives of children (and athletes) whose lives are forever changed by a childhood cancer diagnosis!

From all of us at Alex’s Army – Congratulations again Kendall, Lana, Samuel, Lucia, Jamie, Lucas, Jacob, and Emma – we wish each of you all the very best today, tomorrow, and all the days ahead!   

Fighting Childhood Cancer Until There's a Cure!