For the third straight year, a family-friendly FUNdraiser that sees lemonade sales turn into fundraising dollars is in the works in communities across British Columbia.
The Good Lemonade Day event will officially be held on Saturday, June 8.
The event was first organized in 2022 by a group of Kelowna volunteers who had a vision of dozens of lemonade stands taking place all on the same day, all with the same goal: to raise money for JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna.
The last two years’ events each saw 70 lemonade stands across BC, and each year more than $17,000 was raised for JoeAnna’s House, a home away from home for those travelling to receive care at Kelowna General Hospital.
This year, they hope to have 100 families and/or community groups host a stand and hit a fundraising goal of $20,000.
The staff and friends of Prestige Hotels and Resorts are excited to be leading this incredibly fun initiative for this year with the proceeds directed to JoeAnna’s House, a cause close to the company’s heart.
JoeAnna’s House is the culmination of the vision and intention of the Huber family (owners of Prestige Hotels and Resorts) especially Josef and Anna Huber. Joe and Anna had always taught the importance of giving back and the unparalleled value of a loving home.
JoeAnna’s 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 Kelowna General Hospital.
Each property, including Rossland’s, will not only host a lemonade stand, but there will be additional special activities; more details to be announced soon.
The event was created in the spirit of philanthropy and as a way for families to do good together, something that Kelowna resident, Erin Strong, says was the reason behind her family’s participation last year.
“Good Lemonade Day was so much fun for the kids – we enjoyed setting it up in the neighborhood, seeing our neighbors and having fun selling our lemonade. I think it’s important to share with our kids that there is always something we can do to help others, and participating in Good Lemonade Day and helping families who need to stay at JoeAnna’s House is a fun and wonderful heart-warming way to do it,” she says.
All participants that host a stand on June 8 will receive a free Good Lemonade Day starter pack that includes two one-of-a-kind t-shirts, lemonade mix, balloons and a sign.
All participants will also be given the opportunity to create an online fundraising page and sell virtual glasses of lemonade to maximize their efforts.
The deadline to register for a stand is May 10.
More details, FAQs, and the registration link for the 2024 event can be found at www.goodlemonadeday.ca.