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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade
Posted on Jun 08, 2017
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Many kids inspire us with their bravery, their determination, and their heart for helping others, no matter what. One girl has inspired not only the Monkey Joe’s crew, but the entire world. That’s why Monkey Joe’s is partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand again this June. Do you want to donate to childhood cancer research, spread awareness, and help families affected by the disease? All it takes is a visit to your local Monkey Joe’s!
When Life Gives You Lemons
When Alexandra Scott started her campaign to help kids with childhood cancer, she was only four-years-old. Diagnosed just before her first birthday, Alex was well acquainted with hospitals and kids with cancer. She saw just how big a difference a caring heart could have, and she was determined to give back. So she and her brother set up a lemonade stand. They earned over $2000 that first day, and in the years since, Alex’s legacy has lived on, earning millions of dollars for childhood cancer research through the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Make Lemonade
It’s amazing what a simple cup of lemonade can do! Throughout the month of June, each Monkey Joe’s location will be donating a portion of all lemonade sales to Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Some of our locations are even building lemonade stands of their own! You can also donate to childhood cancer research at your local Monkey Joe’s anytime this month. Every dollar helps! No matter how much you want to give, or how many pennies your kids dig out of their piggy banks, your donations will make a difference.
To learn more about what your Monkey Joe’s is doing to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand, visit your location's website.
