RICHMOND, Va. -- Anthem LemonAid, the annual event raising money to help children fight cancer at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU since 2000, is this Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21.
"It started because there was just a real need there was a need to be able to provide resources for patients and families here in the Richmond area struggling with cancer and fighting, fighting, fighting cancer," Vaughan Clark, the special events coordinator for the Children's Hospital Foundation, said.
Stands are hosted by families and organizations all over the city. Your donation (in any amount) will earn you a refreshing glass of lemonade and will help kids right here in Richmond. (Click here to find a stand near you.)
The local food scene is also involved! Check out the Anthem LemonAid Restaurant Challengesponsored by CBS 6 for a list of area restaurants donating a portion of their sales to the cause.
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🍋Anthem LemonAid: Help fight childhood cancer this weekend!
Anthem LemonAid, which has raised more than 2 million locally, benefits children like this year’s ambassador. Wesley Haskins.
"He's a precious five-year-old... fighting cancer with all might," Clark said. "He is a shining light, and just a wonderful face for this for this event. [He] shows his strength in many, many ways."
Wesley and his family will host a LemonAid stand in Fredericksburg where they live.
CBS 6 has raised thousands over the years, and you can too — as a family, group or business.
"It's a great volunteer opportunity to be able to set up a stand and host a stand. They can do corporate challenges, they can match their funds," Clark said. "So it's a great opportunity not only for families and individuals to participate, but for businesses to get involved as well."
Richmond Ford returns as the event's presenting sponsor.
"They provide us with this awesome branded truck that we drive around during LemonAid season to visit stands," Clark said. "They've been a huge supporter of LemonAid for several years very invested in the cause."
All of the funds raised from the event will stay locally.
Click herefor more information about Anthem LemondAid. Click here to find a stand near you.
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