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Author: Desiree' Schaefer

Currently a Health System Account Manager with GSK for Mayo Clinic, I'll be working with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in Philadelphia, PA through the end of 2013.

ALSF: Winding Down

December 4, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

Tuesday has always been an interesting day of the week for me. It lacks the melancholy of Monday, with the start of a whole new

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ALSF: How Many Miles Do We Have to Go?

September 25, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

One million is a really BIG number. Forgive my statement of the obvious (again!), but the last thirty days at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation have

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ALSF: Team Alex Has No Boundaries

August 19, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

Teamwork can be a tricky business. Just ask anyone who has participated in any group effort with n>2. We often operate in a world with

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ALSF: It’s All About the Kids!

August 6, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

After reading my past posts, you’re probably thinking I’m some type of hybrid between meteorologist and charter member of ASPCA; maybe that’s not far from

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ALSF: Golf and Bike Rides and Lemons, Oh My!

July 24, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

     Pet peeves. We all have them, although may not like to admit that we do. Reluctantly, I own the fact that one of

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ALSF: Add Your Caption—“Ollie at Work”

July 17, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

Ok, I’ve got a thing for dogs. Feel free to unleash your creative streak, and share a caption for this great photo. Ollie, ALSF Director

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ALSF: Diving in

July 10, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

My first week at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has flown by! The initial few days have involved getting acquainted with the staff; wonderful, warm people

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Sociological Observations: Getting Started at ALSF

July 2, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

I’m very much an observer of people, and my trip from Wisconsin to Philadelphia to begin my PULSE assignment with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation provided

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Departure minus 2–Getting ready

June 25, 2013 Desiree' Schaefer

I walked into the quiet calm of my sunroom early this morning, navigating around boxes, totes, clothes, shoes (Do I need THAT many shoes?).  Anyone

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