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Lemonade Stands Raise Money for Brain Cancer Research
Lucy & Ruby making signs for the original stand in May 2013
On May 7, the 3rd Annual Lucy & Ruby’s Brainy Day Fundraising Event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mountain Brook Community Church in support of brain cancer research. Upon their dad’s diagnosis with glioblastoma brain cancer, two girls – Lucy and Ruby – wanted to provide help and hope for others affected by brain cancer. What started in 2013 as a lemonade-and-cookie stand has now raised more than $30,000 for Wheeling for Hope, a charity that benefits brain cancer research and patient support services at UAB and Children’s Hospital of Alabama. The annual event includes food, live music, silent auction, games, activities, prizes, free cookies and lemonade. Individuals can also make donations in honor or memory of a loved one who has been affected. “Brain cancer doesn’t get a lot of attention, so this Disney May 2013 - Lisa, Scott, event is a great way to help increase awareness in the Lucy and Ruby Harris community and give back. My daughters and I are excited about being involved this year and partnering with Lucy and Ruby,” says Matt Anderson, whose wife Gretchen passed away in July 2015 from brain cancer. Anderson and his family are just a few of the families partnering in the cause this year. Rather than have the event completely focused on donations, Lucy, Ruby and their mom plan to increase awareness and provide outreach for others who are going through similar situations. In the end, not only will more money be raised for research, but individuals will gain a support group. For more information about the event, please visit http://lucyandruby.com or on Facebook at Lucy & Ruby’s Brainy Day.
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