Farmington seniors joining fight against childhood cancer
Who: Village Gate, independent retirement community
What: Alex’s Lemonade Stand
When: Sunday, August 12 from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Village Gate, located at 88 Scott Swamp Road in Farmington
(FARMINGTON, Conn. – August 1, 2012) — Residents of Village Gate, an independent retirement community in Farmington, are joining the fight against childhood cancer by hosting Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Sunday, August 12 from 2-5 p.m. Village Gate, www.villagegateoffarmington.com, is located at 88 Scott Swamp Road.
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A variety of lemonade flavors and cookies will be sold for $1. All proceeds will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which was established in 2000 by four-year-old cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). After Alex hosted her first lemonade stand, the non-profit foundation launched nationally, raising more than $55 million for cancer research and funding 250 research projects.
Childhood cancer hit close to home for the Village Gate family. Office assistant Karen Merriman lost her daughter Kim to the disease. The residents are hosting the lemonade stand in Kim’s honor and to help fulfill Alex’s lifelong vision.
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For more information, please call Village Gate at 860-676-8626.
ABOUT HOLIDAY RETIREMENT
Based in Lake Oswego, Ore., Holiday Retirement founded the concept of independent senior living in 1971 and is the largest provider in North America today with more than 300 retirement communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Holiday Retirement is in the business of providing security, comfort, and value to independent seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle in a welcoming environment. For more information about Holiday Retirement, please call 860-676-8626 or visit www.holidaytouch.com.
