This weeks charity of the week is . . . Alex's Lemonade Stand!
There is not much to say about this one, but it's a shorty and a goody!
What is Alex's Lemonade Stand?
Their website says it best . . .
"Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of Alexandra “Alex” Scott - a young cancer patient. In 2000, at the age of four, Alex held her very first lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer causes, specifically research leading to a cure. The lemonade stand was a huge success, inspiring Alex to make it an annual event.
After fighting her battle with cancer for over seven years, cancer ultimately took Alex’s life in August of 2004. She was 8-years-old. At the time of her passing, she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research. Alex’s legacy of hope for a cure continues through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 public charity.
With the help of thousands of volunteers across the country, donors who give and generous sponsors, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $25 million for childhood cancer research, funding over 80 research projects nationally."
How much have they raised?
Over $25 MILLION for childhood cancer. Amazing.
All by selling lemonade.
How do I help?
Host a lemonade stand in your neighborhood - suggest we have one in school! Our just donate in general. Also, many lemonade stands surround us so by looking on the website you can find out when and where!
They also have a gift shop - go check out the site!
What was Alex like? What happened to her?
See for yourself! Go on alexslemonade.org to find out more about Alex and her contributions.
NOTE FROM YOUR EDITOR:
Hey guys, I chose this foundations for a plethra (yes, great SAT word) of reasons. One, because June 12 - 14 is Alex's Lemonade Stand Week/Days. Two, because I don't think most of you have caught on to the many things you all can do!
Alex was just ONE little girl. One. And she was younger than all of you. AND LOOK HOW MUCH SHE HAS ACHIEVED.
Hopefully it did some inspiring, hopefully. :]
Your Editor,
Alexia
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