Good Lemonade Day was held on June 8. Prestige Hotels in Trail, Cranbrook, and Fernie were among the 11 that participated.
It was the third annual event and the most successful so far. A media release from Prestige Hotels revealed that this year, they raised nearly $6,700 more than in 2023 and 2024.
“We’d set a goal of hitting $20,000 this year, so we are blown away that we far exceeded that goal! It’s really incredible and shows that even something as simple as a lemonade stand can really bring people together and have an amazing outcome,” said Amy Nunn, one of the volunteer organizers from Prestige Hotels and Resorts.
Each lemonade stand was given a starter pack of supplies, including two exclusive T-shirts, lemonade mix, signage, and balloons. Many of the stands went the extra mile by also selling treats in an effort to boost their donations and really took their creativity to the next level with added décor and signage.
One hundred per cent of all the funds raised during Good Lemonade Day go back to JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna.
JoeAnna’s House features 20 guestrooms, a family kitchen and common area, a kids’ play area, and a workout facility. It is just steps away from Kelowna General Hospital, providing accommodations for hundreds of out-of-town BC families with loved ones receiving care who need assistance offsetting travel and medical expenses.
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