Thousands took to Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park Sunday morning for the 6th annual Lemon Run — benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s fight against pediatric cancer.
Among the 2,500 or so participating were families who take the battle against childhood cancer to heart.
This 5K run raises funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a national organization with local roots dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. The run begins and ends at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, with the course covering 3.1 miles in West Fairmount Park. Registration is $35.
Although Erin Delia Moore lost her battle to childhood cancer in 2005, her name carries on through the team her Collegeville-area family has organized for Lemon Run Philadelphia, being held Nov. 9 in Fairmount Park.
Her mother, Diane Moore, said Team Erin has taken part in each of the six years that the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash event has been held.
The Latino superstar will support local nonprofit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation on his upcoming tour, donating a portion of proceeds of pre-sale tickets to the organization through Nov. 6. He is also setting aside tickets for each show for Alex's Lemonade Stand families.
Nov. 9: The Lemon Run to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation 8-11 a.m. Where: 4231 Avenue Of The Republic, Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131.
A Sewell family whose 10-year-old son has battled childhood cancer will be honored as Volunteers of the Year at the ninth annual Lemon Ball, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's gala Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
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 plans to raise $100,000 for childhood cancer research before she graduates high school.
