With every passing year, the lemonade keeps getting sweeter, reminding the Gray family their daughter Samantha is a survivor.
This year will be no exception when Sami, as she prefers to be called, and her parents Sandy and Dan set up Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Saturday, June 13, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
On a hot day, a nice cool glass of lemonade can really hit the spot.
And you'll soon have the chance to quench your thirst and help fight cancer at the same time.
Five year old Jackson Weppler, of Ursa, is a liver cancer survivor, and this year his family is the Hero Family State Representatives for the state of Illinois.
While runners are gearing up for the inaugural Walkway Marathon on June 13, Jarrett Kuklis of Pleasant Valley prepares for a different kind of victory: victory over childhood cancer. The 14-year-old will join those participating in the Treetops to Rooftops 5K on the Walkway Over the Hudson to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the popular nationwide organization dedicated to eradicating childhood cancer.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation hosts a volleyball tournament 10:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at Veterans Park, Lawrence Road between Warren Boulevard and Hillsdale Lane, Broomall.
The tournament supports the fight against pediatric cancer.
After hearing about the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in Pennsylvania, Eden Prairie resident Chloe Russo knew she wanted to help.
Alex Scott ran her first lemonade stand in 2000 after she had a stem cell transplant due to neuroblastoma. Scott wanted to raise money for children’s cancer research. She passed away in 2004.
Downingtown Middle School and Lionville Middle School students competed in a “Unity Cup” event last week. The field-day-like activities helped raise $18,500 toward Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
“The Unity Cup event takes the concept of a field day and increases the excitement and fun by tenfold,” said Lionville Middle School Principal Jonathan Ross.
The Hatch family from Sykeston has been chosen as the Hero Family State Representatives for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s national fundraising weekend, Alex’s Lemonade Days held June 12-14.
Lauren is bright, strong and mature - she's been through more than most kids her age and is still battling a low-grade glioma. She is currently attending college pursuing a nursing degree so she can help other kids with cancer.
