Fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time.
All of the illustrations in Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand are real people. Above, one of Alex's favorite nurses, Lisa
by Jay Scott, Alex’s Dad
In our book, Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand, there is a picture of a woman on crutches. This character was based on one of Alex’s favorite nurses, a woman named Lisa. Alex loved her so much, that she once asked Lisa if she would come along if her lemonade stand took a cross-country road trip. Alex did not want to her port accessed by nurses that didn’t know how to do it as good as Lisa did.
Lisa... Read More
Alex's Shop has the perfect accessories for your lemonade stand!
by Megan Tanney, Merchandise and Production Coordinator
You know the old saying that accessories make the outfit? Well, accessories also make your lemonade stand! Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) has all the extras you need to make your stand Stand Out from the crowd! Here are my top 5 favorite event accessories from Alex’s Shop:
1. Collect donations in style Where does the money go? First it goes in our donation container! Watch the donations stack up in our... Read More
by Anita Gates, Manager of Partnerships
One great way to expand your lemonade stand is to get local businesses involved! Local businesses can help you raise awareness, increase donations and bring more traffic to your lemonade stand. Asking and getting the yes can feel daunting, but it is actually not as tricky as it seems. Here are my tips for getting the yes and help make your Alex’s Lemonade Stand a success!
1. Pick a business where you are the customer. If the owner sees you on a regular basis,... Read More
