The annual lemon weekend for Alex's Lemonade Stand raises funds for childhood cancer research.
Cancer survivor Molly Hollway and the lemon girls stopped by KARE 11 Saturday with details.
The Lemon Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Rosland Park in Edina at 10 a.m. The 2.2-mile race will feature food, prizes, live music, The Minnesota Vikings and ice cold lemonade.
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.
On May 17, an army of Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) members went forth into the community and on their temple grounds to perform “mitzvot” –a commandment from God to do good in the world on MRT’s “Mitzvah Day.”
Monkey Joe's announced their partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a non-profit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer.
Money Joe's is a children's entertainment center filled with indoor jumps, slides and obstacle courses. They will host events and promotions to raise funds for ALSF. They will also donate a percentage of all June lemonade sales to the organization.
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Alexandra Scott touched many hearts in the eight short years she lived. At 4, having battled cancer almost since birth, the Connecticut girl determined to fight it on another front.
People may realize how important it is to find a cure for childhood cancer, but Kim DuPriest wants to help them make the leap from awareness to action.
“I know you’re aware, but let’s do something about it,” she said.
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.
