Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

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The combination of lemonade, summer and the initiative to find a cure for childhood cancer is always a “grand” time. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation invites stands across the country to take it to the next level by holding a “Grand Stand” in the fight against childhood cancer. 

A “Grand Stand,” is a large lemonade stand that focuses on bringing the surrounding community together in an effort to raise critical funds for childhood cancer research and awareness, while having a great time. “Grand Stands” rely on the efforts of individuals, businesses and communities to help make a difference in the lives of families affected by cancer.

2010 Grand Stand calendar and updates coming soon!

Learn about our past Grand Stands:

YMCA Adventure Guides Grand Stand
Jacksonville, FL
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YMCA Adventure Guides & Princesses Grand Stand - On May 2, 2009, Publix supermarkets throughout Jacksonville, Florida were taken over by Alex’s Lemonade Stands! The stands were set up at many Publix locations in the area and offered refreshing lemonade that was provided by Pepsi. In honor of their daughter Lina, who is an ALSF hero, the Rak family began holding stands to raise funds and awareness for the battle against childhood cancer. Now that the Raks have moved out of the area, their community continues to pursue their goal.

Rissolo Family Grand Stand
San Diego, CA
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Rissolo Family Grand Stand - On May 17 & 18, 2009, Dominique Rissolo and Zoë Abrahams hosted their 5th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand in loving memory of their son Lorenzo “Enzo” Rissolo. At the age of sixteen months, Lorenzo not only fought this terrible disease, but inspired hope that one day the suffering of those in similar circumstances could end.

Rowayton Methodist Church Grand Stand
Stamford, CT
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Rowayton Methodist Church Grand Stand- On May 24, 2009, the Rowayton Methodist Church continued their efforts for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation by hosting their Second Annual Grand Stand. The Grand Stand followed the town’s Memorial Day Parade, and was located next to the Annual Art Show & famous homemade strawberry shortcake stand. Members of the congregation hold the stand in the hopes of teaching the children and community members the importance of giving back at any age.

Puckett Family Grand Stand
Murfreesboro, TN
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One Tribe, One T, One Hope 2009 - On May 26, 2009, led by Michael Puckett & family, the Second Annual Alex’s Lemonade Grand Stand was held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. With the goal of “striking out cancer,” a local 4-year-old T-ball team, within the Murfreesboro Baseball Association, played a special T-ball game against the Riverdale Warriors High School baseball team to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. With participants like Dr. James Whitlock, Director of the Children's Cancer program at Vanderbilt Medical Center, and all of the young athletes, the Grand Stand demonstrated that hosting an Alex’s Lemonade Stand event is a fun way for the community to unite.

Kansas City Grand Stand
Blue Springs, MO
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Kansas City Grand Stand – On June 5 & 6, 2009, residents of the Kansas City metro area showed their support for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Hy-Vees throughout the area held lemonade stands, and through the city-wide efforts, Kansas City stands raised over $100,000 in 2009!

Huscroft Family Grand Stand
Kent, OH
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Huscroft Family Grand Stand - On June 7, 2009, the Huscroft family hosted their Fifth Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand. Hosting stands throughout Portage and Summit County, and even one in Georgia, the community pulled together to easily exceed their goal of raising $20,000 in 2009. The Huscroft family began holding their lemonade stands after hearing the story of Alexandra “Alex” Scott at the Kentucky Derby in 2004. Just before walking out the door to go to the races, they heard the story of Alex and her connection to the Kentucky Derby contender, Afleet Alex. With four healthy children at home, the family was thankful for their good fortune, but wanted to get involved. They have been coordinating successful community-wide events ever since!

Taggart Family Grand Stand
Irvine, CA
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Taggart Family Grand Stand- On June 6, 2009, the Irvine Spectrum Center played host to the Taggart family’s 5th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand in memory of their son John Kelly Taggart. The day was complete with balloon animals, face painting, the Orange County Fire Authority Fire Engines, and of course lemonade!

Hollway Family Grand Stand
Edina, MN
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Hollway Family Grand Stand - On June 7, 2009 the Hollway family hosted their 5th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand at the Mall of America in honor of their daughter Molly Hollway, who is a childhood cancer survivor. The day included two performances by Studio 4, Molly’s dance group on the Rotunda Stage; and a silent auction. In addition to the Grand Stand, students from Edina High School decided to dedicate the last weeks of high school to learn about fundraising, and raising awareness for childhood cancer. Candice Jones and Erin Hughes dedicated their “May Term” project to help raise $10,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Baxter Family Grand Stand
Fort Mill, SC
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Baxter Family Grand Stand- On Saturday, June 13, 2009 three families who have each been touched by childhood cancer hosted their Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand during the Foundation’s National Lemonade Days weekend. The Baxter Grand Stand is a collective effort of three families who have each personally been touched by childhood cancer. Brad and Lorie Lower's daughter, Louise; Geoff and Heather Lux’s son Austin; and Scott and Jennifer DeNobile’s son, Vincent were all diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. The fact that Louise, Austin, and Vincent are all healthy is nothing short of miraculous, and the families continue to look for ways to fight the deadly disease, ultimately leading to better treatments and cures. In total since first holding their lemonade stand in 2005, the Baxter families have raised over $40,000.

Dillworth Family Grand Stand
Atlantic Beach, FL
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Dilworth Family Grand Stand- On June 13, 2009, the Dilworth family hosted their 4th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand. Along with lemonade and snow cones, the Dilworth Family Grand Stand also included various family friendly activities for children of all ages. Among the activities: face painting, a silent auction, coloring and crafts, a bounce house, balloons, a visit from the local fire department and much more.

Johnson Family Grand Stand
Hershey, PA
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Johnson Family Grand Stand- On June 13, 2009, the Johnson family hosted their 4th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand in honor of their daughter Emma. Along with lemonade and Rita’s Water Ice, the Johnson Family Grand Stand included a bounce house, magic and clown shows, a dunk tank, coloring and crafts, spin art, and more. The day also included raffles, an ALSF merchandise store, a DJ and returning for the second consecutive year, a butterfly release.

Miller Family Grand Stand
Bowling Green, KY
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Miller Family Grand Stand - On June 27, 2009, the Miller family of Bowling Green, Kentucky along with many volunteers throughout Warren County hosted their 5th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand. The Bowling Green Alex’s Lemonade Stand Day is held in honor and memory of the families in the area who have been touched by childhood cancer. Riley Miller, the eldest daughter of the Miller family, had her first Alex’s Lemonade Stand in 2005 in memory of her baby brother Reid and later in memory of her baby brother Randon too. Many other children joined her that year in honor and memory of other loved ones and it became a citywide event. This year, the Bowling Green Grand Stand raised over $20,000!

Miller Family Grand Stand
San Diego, CA
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Miller Family Grand Stand- On July 11, 2009, the Miller family in San Diego hosted their 4th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand in honor of all children who have fought and continue to fight pediatric cancer. Along with lemonade and FM 94.9 broadcasting live, the Miller Family Grand Stand included a silent auction, coloring and crafts, spin art, balloons and much more. The day also included live acoustic music from local San Diego bands and giveaways from RUSTY Surf Company. The Miller family raised an astonishing $10,210!

Beard Family Grand Stand
Charlestown, NH

Beard Family Grand Stand - On July 18, 2009, the Beard family held their 5th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand in honor of their son Jacob. The family decided to become involved in the organization due to their personal experience with the disease. Jacob was diagnosed with a spinal tumor at the age of two, enduring a tumor resection surgery followed by three different chemotherapy regimens over the next 5 years. Jacob continues to be monitored every three months, and so far has had no tumor growth. Since raising $170 at his first stand, Jacob’s stand has continued to grow, exceeding their goal of raising over $10,000 for the battle against childhood cancer.

Quinn Grand Stand
Plains, PA
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Engelhardt Grand Stand
Bethlehem, PA

Keiko Hoen Grand Stand
Yorba Linda, CA

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