K12 is the Leader in Online Education, providing students all across the country with opportunities to excel both in and out of the classroom. One event we look forward to each year is Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s National Lemonade Days as it’s the perfect way for our students to help out in the community, think beyond themselves and step outside of their comfort zones to help others. Tyler’s story in GA says it all!
Tyler Sakelarios is a third grader in Georgia Virtual Academy. He decided he wanted to host a lemonade stand for ALSF and help other kids. His mother said it was a wonderful learning experience for Tyler to speak with strangers and explain what ALSF is and where the donations go.
“He is very loving and caring, and enjoyed taking part in something so important,” his mother said.
Tyler and his mom hosted their stand in a park on Saturday, June 13, 2009 where they raised $350! But first, Tyler and his parents had to go before the city council in Richmond Hill, Georgia to get approval to host the stand in the city park. Tyler was very impressed and got to learn a little of how government works. He stood before city council to tell why he would host the stand, who he was helping and they were all so impressed. The mayor of the city of Richmond Hill, Richard Davis, came out and had lemonade, and Tyler remembered he was the mayor...we got his picture with Mayor Davis. Also, a reporter from the Bryan County News was there to interview Tyler, and he made front page news on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009. It is an experience we will all remember and cherish forever. We look forward to next year’s stands!- Dominique Dupras, K12 Events Manager
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What a wonderful life lesson. This will be something he will remember forever, and I am sure it will leave a lasting impression on him.
that is why i have no trouble with younger kids they do good without even intending to i bet that little boy had a blast and i bet he didnt even really care that it was for a cause. i mean he probably did it but he had just as much fun helping people as he wouldve if he was having a lemonade stand to make money to buy a new bike. The closest thing to heaven is a child!
i go to k12. last years was my first year and i wanted to do this, but i wasn't set to do anymore than school work. tyler did a wonderful job, $350! wow. i hope that this year i can be like tyler and raise money for alsf.
My daughter hosted a lemonade stand during Lemonade Days as well. The experience was more than we ever could've thought. She raised just under $200.00. For three days she baked Chocolate Chip cookies and cupcakes (and nagged me to make brownies and lemonade). She stood out there in the Georgia heat and sold her wares -- she had just turned 11. Watching her in action and seeing her interact with others was joyous. She was enthusiastic, well informed and poised. Her only disappointment was that she didn't have more to give. I would strongly encourage any parent to do this with their child, you'll be amazed at who they are!!!!
oh my gosh..my heart is aching and my tears are falling. What a special little girl and family. This has definitely touched our hearts and we'll more than likely have a stand set up next year here in OK somewhere. My heart aches for every sick child and their families. :-(
i go to k12 and ive tried that for charitys and when you give the money to the charitys they look so happy once it gets cooler out ill proboly have mine again
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