Aldi says it’s once again partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to aid the fight against childhood cancer.
ALSF began as a lemonade stand in 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott’s front yard, according to a news release. Despite battling cancer herself, she aimed to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. When she passed away at the age of 8, she had amassed $1 million.
Today ALSF funds pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada and says it has raised more than $300 million, funding over 1,500 research projects.
“ALSF is an incredible organization that’s making a real difference,” Aldi President Dave Rinaldo said in the release. “Every cup of lemonade can make a positive change, and Aldi is excited to once again support ALSF by donating and encouraging our shoppers, employees and communities to get involved to raise money for a great cause.”
Aldi said it will donate $1 million to ALSF for the sixth consecutive year in support of its long-term goal to raise $10 million for the charity by 2027. In addition, it’s encouraging shoppers to host their own lemonade stands in support of ALSF.
Starting June 12, lemon-themed Finds will take over Aldi aisles. From pop-up lemonade stands to plates, napkins, lemon treats and more, Aldi said it will make it easy, fun and affordable for shoppers to pick up everything they need to host a stand and make a difference.
The grocer will host special lemonade stands at stores in select markets to support local ALSF Heroes, children with pediatric cancer and their families, while raising shopper awareness of the opportunities to give back, whether by hosting a stand or donating directly online.
“Year after year, Aldi and their shoppers make a meaningful impact in the search for a cure for childhood cancer,” said Liz Scott, Alex’s mother and co-executive director of ALSF, said in the release. “We value their continued partnership, commitment to building healthier communities and passion for getting others involved in the fight against childhood cancer.”
For more on the ALSF and ALDI partnership, visit the ALDI community page.
