Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Rita's and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation are fighting childhood cancer one cup at a time!

In 2006, Rita's Water Ice became a proud corporate partner of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and finding a cure for the disease. Named in honor of the late Alexandra “Alex” Scott, the foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, has raised more than $13 million to fight the disease that claimed her namesake’s life.

When embarking on the fundraising initiative, Rita’s set a goal to raise $100,000 by selling paper lemons to Rita’s guests for $1 each at every store location. With the support of our guests, franchise partners and Treat Team members, Rita’s raised a remarkable $510,000 to the foundation – more than five times the original goal.

In 2007, Rita's franchise partners, Treat Team members and guests raised $530,000 to help ALSF. To date, Rita’s has donated more than $1 million to the foundation, and become the foundation’s largest corporate donor.

Our partnership with ALSF is far from over.  Our goal for 2008 is to raise $580,000 for ALSF and we would like to ask our guests for their support! 

Please visit a Rita's location from June 1-31, 2008 to participate in our fundraising program for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Stop by for a cool treat and purchase your own paper lemon for $1 to help us support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's fight against childhood cancer.