A group of volunteers is taking the adage, 鈥淲hen life gives you lemons鈥� and turning it into 100 lemonade stands.
For the last two years, a B.C.-wide lemonade sale fundraising has been working to support JoeAnna鈥檚 House in 麻豆精选.
JoeAnna鈥檚 House provides accommodations for out-of-town families with loved ones receiving care at 麻豆精选 General Hospital.
This year the Good Lemonade Day event will be held on Saturday, June 8. The event was first started in 2022 by a group of 麻豆精选 volunteers who had a vision of dozens of lemonade stands taking place all on the same day, all raising funds for JoeAnna鈥檚 House.
The last two years鈥� events each saw 70 lemonade stands across the province, raising more than $17,000. Now, the goal is to have 100 groups host a stand across B.C. and raise $20,000.
The staff and friends of Prestige Hotels and Resorts are also involved with the fundraising this year by hosting a lemonade stand at each property.
The Huber family, who owns Prestige Hotels and Resorts, are strong believers in the work that takes place at JoeAnna鈥檚 House.
鈥淛oeAnna鈥檚 House is the manifestation of a deeper understanding of what it means to be family, of the responsibility that we have as a community to take care of one another, especially during difficult times. This home, which welcomes thousands of families each year, many of whom come from cities where Prestige has hotels, is a safe and comfortable place to stay while a loved one receives care at 麻豆精选 General Hospital,鈥� said Hubers.
Registration is open until May 10 to host a lemonade stand.
More details on the event can be found at www.goodlemonadeday.ca.
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