Uber & Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Kick Off Alex's Lemonade Days with Pop-Up Stands to Fight Childhood Cancer

Businesses Can Take a Break with a Refreshing Cup of Lemonade Supporting Childhood Cancer Research; 100% of the Proceeds Go to ALSF

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is teaming up with Uber tomorrow to celebrate the start of national Alex’s Lemonade Days by setting up pop-up stands and serving cups lemonade to offices on demand using the Uber smartphone app. Alex’s Lemonade Days (June 10-12, 2016) is a nationwide volunteer fundraiser commemorating Foundation creator Alexandra “Alex” Scott’s challenge to help her raise $1 million for childhood cancer cures, one cup of lemonade at a time.

Beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Uber users in Center City Philadelphia can open the Uber app, slide over to LEMONADE and request a pop-up lemonade stand for $5. A team of volunteers will serve cups of cold lemonade outside offices, giving workers a much-needed break and relief from the heat on a summer Friday. Every dollar is directly donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and their mission to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancer.

“UberLEMONADE is a fun and interactive way to raise money and awareness for a worthy cause,” said general manager Jon Feldman, Uber Philadelphia. “We are excited to use the power of our platform to kick off the celebration of Lemonade Days, honoring Alex and her vision for a world without childhood cancer, all while giving the people of Philadelphia a refreshing and easy way to support lifesaving research.”

“We are honored to add Uber to our network of organizations that are participating in Alex’s Lemonade Days,” said Liz Scott, co-Executive Director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. “Through the efforts of our generous partners, we are moving closer to achieving the dream of my daughter Alex, a cure for all kids with cancer.”

Here’s how it works:

1. Tap the menu icon on the top left corner of your Uber app, select the promotions tab, and enter the promo code ALEXSLEMONADE

2. Open the app from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 10 in University City, Center City, or Old City.   

3. Select the LEMONADE option on the slider, set the location, and tap Request.

4. If connected, an Uber will meet you at your location and deliver a pop-up lemonade stand equipped with crisp lemonade for you and your colleagues to enjoy for 10 minutes.*

5. Each Lemonade stand will cost $5. Uber will donate all proceeds directly to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to aide in the fight against childhood cancer.

At 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10, volunteers will be loading gallons of lemonade, stands and supplies into the Uber cars at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s headquarters at 111 Presidential Blvd in Bala Cynwyd. Media is welcome.

For those unable to participate in the Uber pop-up lemonade stands, there are hundreds of events taking place in the Philadelphia-area to celebrate Alex’s Lemonade Days including Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand on Saturday at Penn Wynn Elementary school  and the 11^th Annual Great Chefs Event on Tuesday, June 14, when culinary stars will converge at the Urban Outfitters Headquarters in the Navy Yard to cook for childhood cancer cures. Additionally, local businesses and volunteers will be holding lemonade stands throughout the weekend to raise money for a cure. Local lemonade stands can be found here. Additionally, donations to the Uber event can be made here.