
This is Alexandra "Alex" Scott, the founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand. (Photo courtesy of www.alexslemonade.org)
The first time I read the label on a bottle of Alex’s Lemonade, I cried. The story of that brave little girl who lost her battle with cancer but continues to inspire people is amazing and heart-breaking.
If you’re not familiar with her story, here’s an excerpt from http://www.alexslemonade.org:
In August of 2004, Alex passed away at the age of 8, knowing that, with the help of others, she had raised more than $1 million to help find a cure for the disease that took her life. Alex’s family – including brothers Patrick, Eddie, and Joey – and supporters around the world are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Alex’s story recently inspired Sarah Grace Foess, a fourth-grader at Locust Grove Elementary in the Red Lion Area School District. Sarah Grace will hold an Alex’s Lemonade Stand June 9 and 10 at Sweet Willows Creamery, 2812 E. Prospect Road in York Township. Her goal is to raise $100 to help a child with cancer.
Here’s her story, according to her mother, Beth Anne Foess: Continue reading











