Alex's Lemonade Stand provides a meaningful, fun, and safe way to make
a difference in the lives of others. As Alex once said, "holding
your own Alex's Lemonade Stand is easy and fun!". It is also an inspiring
way for caring people of all ages to support a cause dedicated to helping
children everywhere.
It is easy to get started and to get others involved with your Alex's
Lemonade Stand:
1)Pick a date:
* You can choose any date or dates that work for you or you can participate
in our national lemonade stand weekend, June
6th, 7th and 8th--2008 Lemonade Days.
2) Register your Alex's Lemonade Stand:
*Let us know that you are hosting an Alex's Lemonade Stand so we can be
sure to keep in touch.
Click here to register your stand
3) Read our Hold Your Own Stand Packet
*
For Detailed suggestions on planning and hosting your Alex's Lemonade
Stand, check out the Hold Your Own Stand Packet and other downloadable
materials below.
Click
here to view and print the packet.
4) Plan and hold Your Alex's Lemonade Stand :
*Pick a location, make a list of supplies and start making a list of things
to do.
*Start getting as many people involved as possible -- they can help you
plan, donate to your efforts and bring their friends to your stand.
5) Send in your donations:
* Donations from your Alex's Lemonade Stand should be sent to:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
333 E. Lancaster Avenue, #414
Wynnewood, PA 19096
* Send along photos or information that you would like to share with us!
6) Thank your supporters:
* Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation will thank donors for whom we have
contact information. However, a personal thank you from you to donors
to your stand is always a nice touch. We have included a sample thank
you letter in the materials below.
7) Be proud that you have taken a stand and made a
difference for children with cancer!
IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR STAND EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL:
- Set a fundraising goal. Whether it is $50 or
$10,000, your goal will motivate you and others to rally together to
reach it! Of course, every contribution is greatly appreciated and will
make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.
- Write a letter or email to your friends and family.
A heartfelt letter is the best way to ask your friends and family to
support your fundraising efforts. Click
here for a sample letter.
- Encourage
donations by creating an Alex's Lemonade Mini-Stand to collect
donations ahead of time. Click
here to learn how
- Raise
more money to help kids by getting pledges from your friends
and family for each cup of lemonade you serve at your stand. Check out
the Lemonade-a-thon materials below. Fundraise Online:
*A great way to raise more money and awareness
is by setting up your own Alex's Lemonade Stand webpage. It's easier
than you think! Click
to find out how.
- For other ideas on making your stand successful,
check out our Hold Your Own Stand Packet.below.
Below are the tools to help you every step of the way,
and please Contact Us for additional help on
holding your own lemonade stand.
Thank you for fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time!
ALSF Logos: (Open thumbnail image then right click to save.)
Donations from your Alex's Lemonade Stand should be sent to:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
333 E. Lancaster Avenue, #414
Wynnewood, PA 19096
If you’re unsure about holding a stand on your own, here are some ideas of groups who have held stands in the past:
- Schools and/or classes
- Church groups
- Boyscout / Girlscout troops
- Family Reunions
- Small Businesses / Group of Employees
- Civic Organizations
- Community Trade Show or Exhibit
- Community Festivals
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