Hundreds of Manitobans hosted lemonade stands this summer in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. Together, over 260 stands raised more than $102,036 and counting for cancer patients and their families right here in Manitoba.
In a media release, CancerCare Manitoba said “kids, families, daycares, businesses, and community groups all hosted Lemonade Stands for Hope on front lawns, street corners, and at local parks and businesses across the province. Over 100 stands were held the weekend of July 14-16 with the remaining stands happening throughout the summer. A photo album of many of the stands can be found here.
“We’re encouraged by the many young people who made a difference by hosting a Lemonade Stand for Hope this summer,” said Sherelle Kwan, Community Events Manager at CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. “With stands from Altona to Thompson and Swan River to the Whiteshell, we were absolutely blown away at how creative everyone got as they rallied their communities to raise funds and create hope for Manitobans with cancer.”
All funds raised from Lemonade Stands for Hope stay in Manitoba to support crucial research, patient care, and support services at CancerCare Manitoba. This was the second Lemonade Stands for Hope event following the inaugural event in 2019.
“My mom was diagnosed with cancer and lost her battle before my two daughters were born and their best friend’s mom was recently diagnosed,” said Chelsea Thompson, the first person to register a lemonade stand this year. “I wanted to teach the girls about giving back so together the three of them hosted a lemonade stand and raised over $1000!”
All funds raised by CancerCare Manitoba Foundation stay in Manitoba. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Foundation has been able to grant more than $177 million since 2000 for leading-edge research, clinical trials, vital patient programs and capital initiatives.
