It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

It’s finally here – lemonade season is upon us! It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the beginning of a new year at the Lemon Ball, and now here we are entering June and the official start of summer. There is so much excitement at the foundation as lemonade stands start to pick up, sponsors start to host their annual events, and simply put – we all drink the lemonade!

To give you a run down of all the things we have happening in June, here’s a quick list. Of special note, two honorees from The Lemon Ball are hosting their annual fundraising events. Rita’s Water Ice started their fundraising drive (Jim Rudolph, CEO of Rita’s, received the Crystal Cup at our gala), and The Huscrofts of Ohio hosted their Grand Stand this past Saturday.



Here are some ways you can join us in the battle against childhood cancer this June:

Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand - ALSF supporters in the Philadelphia area or those with travel aspirations are encouraged to attend Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand on Saturday, June 11. Family, friends, community leaders and local celebrities will come together for a fun-filled day of remembrance at the elementary school that Alex attended, Penn Wynne.

On June 14, 2011, The 6th Annual Great Chefs Event returns when culinary stars converge at the Urban Outfitters Headquarters in the Navy Yard to cook for childhood cancer cures. Among the famous faces featured at the event: Iron Chef Jose Garces, Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio and contestant Jennifer Carroll.

ALSF will partner with the Philadelphia Eagles to host the Camp Out For Kids’ Cancer at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, June 11- Sunday, June 12, 2011. The event will give supporters of ALSF and Eagles fans the unique opportunity to spend a night under the stars while relishing in camping & football fun.

Lemonade Days - From Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12, thousands of volunteers will host Alex’s Lemonade Stands from coast to coast during Lemonade Days weekend. Over 10,000 volunteers will hold 2,000 lemonade stands spanning from small towns to large metropolitan areas in an effort to raise $1 million over the course of three days. If you aren’t hosting a stand, visit our website to see if there is one nearby: www.alexslemonade.org/search/alex_search

A& P Supermarkets – over 350 supermarkets will host Alex’s Lemonade Stands during Lemonade Days, June 10-12, 2011.

Applebee’s – The Rose Group will host the 5th annual charity classic at Talamore Country Club to benefit ALSF on Monday, June 13, 2011. The golf outing will act as a preview to Applebee’s fundraising drive for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which will take place in July of 2011.

CBS3 – Along with hosting a telethon in Philadelphia, CBS3’s documentary “Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope” will air in several markets across the country.

CMS Bakery Products – CMS will once again partner with more than 10 grocery stores nationwide to support ALSF through the sale of lemon flavored products. Stores will raise awareness through specially marked bakery goods with CMS donating a portion from the products sold.

Five Below – Five Below will sell 11,000 limited-edition, ALSF-branded Five Below gift cards designed to raise up to $55,000 for ALSF’s fight against childhood cancer. The gift cards, sold in $5 denominations, are available at all 163 Five Below locations while supplies last. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to ALSF for a total contribution of up to $55,000.

Rita’s Water Ice - from June 1 through June 30, Rita’s guests will have the opportunity to purchase a paper lemon through a $1 donation. The lemons will be displayed on a “Wall of Hope,” a visual tribute to the community’s participation in the fundraiser.

Teleflora – beginning in June and spanning through September, Teleflora will offer customers the opportunity to purchase floral bouquets from the Sunny Day Pitcher Collection in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. For each Sunny Day Pitcher bouquet sold at teleflora.com, 10% of the revenue will be donated to ALSF.

Toys“R”Us - Toys“R”Us will host an eight-week, in-store and online fundraising and awareness campaign benefitting ALSF. From Monday, June 1 through Sunday, July 31, customers can make donations at all Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide and online. Additionally, on June 25, all Toys“R”Us stores will host in-store events, providing kids and families with the opportunity to make donations and receive information about how they can get involved. Children who attend the event will enjoy coloring their own lemonade stand sign, and take home a pledge to review with their parents that offers step-by-step instructions on how to set up their own official Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Volvo Cars of North America – will have a presence at Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where they will draw the raffle winner for a brand new Volvo. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to ALSF. Additionally, the NETS Basketball Team has partnered with Volvo to auction off a hood of a Volvo that has been graciously signed by over 50 current NBA players to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Visit www.steinersports.com for more information.