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5/23/2015
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer, has selected 50 families across the country to represent their state and take a stand against childhood cancer during Alex’s Lemonade Days, June 12-14.
The 50 state representatives, all of whom have been personally impacted by childhood cancer, are working to spread awareness about the ongoing childhood cancer fight by sharing their personal journeys. Alex’s Lemonade Days is a volunteer fundraiser commemorating 8-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott’s challenge to raise $1 million for childhood cancer cures, one cup of lemonade at a time. During Alex’s Lemonade Days, volunteers across the country host lemonade stands over the course of three days to continue her mission and bring renewed attention to the fight against childhood cancer.
In an effort to amplify just how prevalent childhood cancer is across the country, affecting more than 12,000 children in the United States annually, ALSF wanted each state to be represented in the national fundraising weekend. As part of their “campaign” duties, the Hero State Representatives will each hold a lemonade stand during Alex’s Lemonade Days, spread the word about the initiative to their communities, enlist community members to host their own stands and even share why their state “stands” apart from others.
