Watching families walk through the meal line at @rmhcincinnati Ronald McDonald House with tired eyes, heavy shoulders, and worry written across their faces... It`s something that stays with you. It’s a powerful reminder to never take our children’s health for granted. Moments like these ground us and they remind us why we do what we do.⁠
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Last month, while our family was away in Disney, our Board President, Nichole, gathered a wonderful team of volunteers to serve a warm meal to more than 200 families there. As many of you know, this is one of our very favorite things to do, even if it offers just a small moment of comfort. This time felt extra special as several high school students joined us, bringing new energy! 💛⁠
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As you step into the beautiful busyness of the holiday season, writing Christmas cards, baking cookies that fill your home with warmth, attending classroom parties, and making memories we often assume are guaranteed, we ask you to pause and look around at the blessings in front of you. ⁠
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Because for so many families, this season looks very different. And your gratitude, your awareness, and your continued support truly matter. 🍋⁠
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We have BIG news for Giving Tuesday! ☺️⁠
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We partnered with Ted Karras and The Cincy Hat team to create a Payton’s Lemonade Stand Cincy Hat — the perfect way to support PLS and rep your city. Every hat purchased directly fuels our mission. Buy your hat today and make your Giving Tuesday count for something BIG. 🍋⁠
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One hat = one more way we can serve kids in our community. 💛⁠
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🧢 Order through the link in our bio!⁠
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Our first trip to Disney was one we’ll never forget! We conquered every park, checked off every ride on our list, and tried every mode of Disney transportation - car, bus, monorail, boat, Skyliner, and our own two feet (89,000 steps!) You name it, we traveled it!

We soaked up the magic of Mickey’s Christmas party and parade, shopped Disney Springs, explored beautiful holiday decorated resorts, and ate food that made us stop and savor. This trip gave us memories we’ll carry forever, memories made even more magical by the Christmas season!!🎄✨

We are forever grateful to the @tamronhallshow for gifting us this incredible experience, and to Tom, our amazing planner, who made sure we discovered every hidden gem Disney has to offer. He planned the most PERFECT trip, and he’s local if anyone’s looking 😉 ...

A little glimpse into who benefits from the generosity of our incredible community through our Lemon Giving Trees… 🎄🍋

💛 You’re giving a warm coat to a child experiencing homelessness.
💛 You’re giving a teen in foster care something to call their own — cozy slippers, a blanket, earbuds, a journal, and so much more.
💛 You’re giving a child in the hospital a gift to wake up to on Christmas morning.
💛 You’re giving a struggling mom and dad the chance to put presents under the tree so their children feel the magic of the season.
💛 You’re giving hardworking kids from under-resourced homes a gift they’ll truly treasure.
💛 You’re giving a teen the ability to get to their much-needed mental health appointments with an Uber gift card.
💛 You’re helping local organizations stock their toy closets so they can bring joy to children all year long.

You’re giving more than gifts — you’re giving dignity, comfort, joy, and hope. 🎁

We wish you could see the tears, the smiles, and the tight hugs your generosity brings.

Please know that when you give to Payton’s Lemonade Stand this holiday season, you are changing lives in the most meaningful ways.✨

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Our volunteer elves were on the move last week, sprinkling a little extra holiday magic across the Tri-State! ✨🎄 49 Lemon Giving Trees were delivered and over 2,500 lemon tags were hung, all waiting to be picked so they can bring a smile to someone’s face this holiday season.

So bundle up, grab a lemon (or two!), and help make the holidays a little sweeter, a little brighter, and a whole lot more joyful. 🍋💛

And to our incredible team of merry-making elves — Kate, Angie, Laura, Linda, Mike, Meg, Dondi, Kathy, Julie, Nichole, Bob, and Mel — thank you!! Your kindness, energy, and hearts of gold bring so much magic to Payton’s Lemonade Stand. We are endlessly grateful for each of you. 🎁🎄

Prefer to spread cheer from your couch? Our Amazon Wish List has you covered! (Link in bio) 😉

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