Wheaton Kids' Lemonade Stand Raises Money For Childhood Cancer

WHEATON, IL --- One Wheaton family has made it their mission to combat childhood cancer with one of the most refreshing sights of summer: a lemonade stand. From June 1 through June 3, the Markiewicz family offered up ice-cold glasses of lemonade and freshly baked goodies to raise money for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Last year, the Markiewicz children raised $1,200 to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey. This year, they aimed to beat that goal to help provide more than two days of research into childhood cancer.

Though they fell short of their goal, the Markiewicz family was able to raise enough to fund two hours of research into childhood cancer.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation was inspired by Alexandra "Alex" Scott, who opened up a lemonade stand in her yard in 2000 when she was just four years old. Alex's goal was to raise money to fight childhood cancer. Though Alex passed away in 2004, her dream has blossomed into a nationwide effort that has raised more than $150 million for childhood cancer research so far.

The Markiewicz family will host another lemonade stand in July, so if you missed this one you still have another chance to support their cause.

You can also donate online at the Markiewicz Family Lemon-Aid Stand page.

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