WESTCHESTER, Ill. -

Insurance Auto Auctions Inc. announced this week that it has raised over $142,000 to donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for the purpose of raising awareness and funds to battle childhood cancer.                                              

Just like Alexandra Scott, the young cancer patient who the foundation is named for, the IAA raised funds via a month-long campaign of selling lemonade onsite in over 100 branch locations during auction sale days in recognition of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. To date, IAA has raised over $400,000 since it began companywide fundraising efforts for ALSF. IAA also collected cash donations as well as donated proceeds from the sale of vehicles at its auctions.

“I am proud of the enthusiasm with which IAA employees contributed toward this great cause, and I am honored by the generosity of IAA’s providers and buyers in donating vehicle sales that helped us surpass our fundraising goals by 42 percent,” said John Kett, chief executive officer and president of IAA. “Our team came together in creative and impactful ways — our Houston branch raised over $16,000 and our Orlando-North branch customized a yellow 2005 Harley Davidson with ALSF colors and decals that auction for $6,000 — all to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in the fight against childhood cancer.”

Liz Scott, Alex’s mother and co-executive director of ALSF, remains thankful to the ALSF for their years of contributions to the organization.

“Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation thanks IAA for its critical support in this important fight against childhood cancer,” Scott said. “For the past few years, IAA has consistently been among our top fundraising companies, and we are pleased to continue our mission together in making a difference in the lives of children with cancer, supporting research into new treatments and cures for pediatric cancer.”

Those interested in contributing to ALSF or finding out more about the foundation can do so on its website.