Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Inspires Thousands of Volunteers to Action in a Show of Solidarity Against Childhood Cancer
Foundation recognizes Top 100 Stand Hosts of 2007.
Wynnewood, PA (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) today announced the Top 100 Stand Hosts of 2007, recognizing lemonade stand volunteers across the country who were the top fundraisers of the year. In 2007, over 4,000 Alex's Lemonade Stands were held nationwide, propelling the Foundation to raise over $6 million for pediatric cancer research. Those named within the Top 100 Stand Hosts raised a combined $1 million for childhood cancer research, with stand hosts individually raising thousands of dollars for the cause.
Among those represented in the Top 100 Stands were families, schools, companies and individuals, with A&P supermarkets landing atop the list. A&P held over 400 stands in their stores, raising over $185,000. Several families whose children have battled cancer also topped the list, including the Johnson family from Hershey, Pennsylvania, who raised over $45,000 at their stand. Both A&P and the Johnson family intend to continue their efforts in 2008.
"We are proud to be a part of this unique and family friendly event where the community rallies behind our stand and stands across the country," said Kelly and Tamara Taggart, Top 100 Stand Hosts who honor their son John Kelly Taggart every year during Lemonade Days, the Foundation's weekend long national kick off of lemonade season. "By hosting a stand, we are able to honor the memory of our beloved son John, as well as Alexandra Scott, while we raise much needed funds to find a cure for the cancer that they both so bravely battled."
"What Alex Scott did to raise awareness of childhood cancer has truly made people realize that a simple lemonade stand makes all the difference in the world," said Elisabeth Robertson, lemonade stand host and mother of a childhood cancer survivor. "After our son Cameron survived childhood cancer, our family promised we would do something to help others after us, and the stands are the easiest way to make a difference."
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott. At the age of 4, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of volunteers across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $18 million towards fulfilling Alex's dream of finding a cure, funding over 50 research projects nationally.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation encourages people of all ages to get involved in the fundraising movement.
"One of the things that has made our Foundation different from other charities is how easy it is to get involved," said Liz Scott, Alex's mom. "We encourage anyone, anywhere to hold a stand, believing that every donation counts and everyone can make a difference in this fight. We have seen firsthand what can be accomplished when people come together, as evidenced by our stand hosts and the amount of money raised through lemonade stands."
All volunteers who held lemonade stands for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in 2007 were eligible for the Top 100 Stand Host honor, including families, individuals, corporations and schools. Of the 100 Stand Hosts named, 24 states were represented, including California, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
In 2008, ALSF hopes to raise over seven million dollars to fund research grants nationwide. Through a unique approach, the Foundation works directly with doctors and researchers to identify specific ways in which it can make a difference for children who are in need of new advances in treatment now.
For more information about Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Lemonade Days, the Grant program, or setting up your own lemonade stand, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org.
About Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of volunteers across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501©3 charity, has raised more than $18 million towards fulfilling Alex's dream of finding a cure, funding over 50 research projects nationally including those examining leukemia, brain tumors, neuroblastoma, Wilm's tumor, lymphoma, and osteosarcoma among others. For more information, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org
About Lemonade Days:
Lemonade Days is a three day national event that grew out of Alex's front yard lemonade stand, and is held every year over the same June weekend. During Lemonade Days, dedicated volunteers host thousands of Alex's Lemonade Stands across the country, raising over $1 million for childhood cancer research in one weekend. June 2008 will mark the 5th Annual Lemonade Days with an estimated 10,000 volunteers at over 2,000 Alex's Lemonade Stands around the nation making a difference for children with cancer. Lemonade Days 2008 is set for June 6th, 7th and 8th.
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