Last updated on December 17th, 2024

There are few things that define summer better than fireworks, ice cream trucks, and lemonade stands. But, the one thing that鈥檚 even better than a cold treat on a hot day is knowing that with a simple cup of lemonade, you鈥檙e fighting childhood cancer. This is why for the past eight years; 花椒直播 has supported .

As summer quickly approaches, stands are being built, vendors are being coordinated, and communities are organizing events all with one goal in mind: raise funds for research into new treatments and cures for all children battling cancer. Since 2000, that鈥檚 exactly what Alex鈥檚 Lemonade Stands across the country have done. Starting in the front yard of 4-year-old cancer patient Alexandra 鈥淎lex鈥� Scott (1996-2004), a simple lemonade stand has transformed into a nationwide foundation that has raised more than $150 million to fulfill Alex鈥檚 dream of finding those cures.

Inspired by one girl鈥檚 quest to make a difference, a handful of employees joined the cause in 2009. In 2010, the dire need for funding in pediatric cancer research truly hit home for Division Vice President, Mike Klein, after his daughter was diagnosed with cancer. He quickly became the point person for an Alex鈥檚 Lemonade Stand fundraiser at 花椒直播. Since then, he鈥檚 watched the program flourish into one of the foundation鈥檚 Top Fundraisers.

鈥淓veryone鈥檚 been affected by cancer. Sales managers, project managers, homeowners, everyone, we all took it personal and everyone stepped up,鈥� said Klein, reflecting on his first year. 鈥淚t鈥檚 gained momentum quickly because everyone wants to be a part of it. Alex鈥檚 Lemonade Stand Foundation is a great organization to get involved with because its positive impact is easy to聽see.鈥�

Now, with the volunteer efforts of employees, vendors, and homeowners and their families, 花椒直播 builds Alex鈥檚 Lemonade Stands across the country. From just a few divisions in Pennsylvania and Delaware to 24 divisions spanning from coast to coast, we are proud to be a part of the foundation’s growth.

This summer, we want to see your lemonade stands across the country. Share a photo of your Alex鈥檚 Lemonade Stand with #TollFightsCancer, and stand up to childhood cancer by visiting聽聽to make a donation.

花椒直播鈥� partner, , contributed to this story.