We were recently approached by staff at the Lighthouse High School here in Cincinnati who were asking if we might be able to fund a field trip for their students. 🍋⁠
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The Lighthouse High School is a very small learning environment for grades 7-12. All learners have varying degrees of emotional disturbances diagnosis. Their goal is to get learners out into the community to have real world experiences including joy, fun and the expectation of self-management. Having opportunities, exposures and experiences as their peers brings on a sense of self-worth and determination. The problem is that programs like this are often overlooked and underfunded. Thus, the kids miss out on opportunities that many other students get. ⁠
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For us, it was a no brainer! We paid their admissions into the Museum Center to explore the Bricktionary exhibit. Pam, a staff member who escorted them stated, “I saw the kid in them, and their challenges were tucked away for the moment. What a gift!” What a gift, indeed! Thank you, donors, for making field trips like this possible! 💛⁠ ...

Meet Emme (and grab some tissues)! A few years ago, Emme unexpectedly lost her sweet little brother, Jude. In the days leading up to Jude’s funeral, Emme’s parents took her to Build a Bear to pick out her own stuffed animal as a way to remember her brother and help her begin to process all of her feelings. She picked out a sweet and simple bunny and named him Jude Bunny. Jude Bunny tags along on family vacations, he’s always in family photos, and is loved on daily by both of his siblings. 💛

We introduce you to Emme because she is one of our new hosts for this year. But Emme has a plan and we wanted to share this amazing plan with you all in hopes that you’ll visit one of her TWO stands this summer! Emme wants all proceeds from both of her Payton’s Lemonade Stands to go towards @buildabear gift cards to gift to other kids who have had to say goodbye to a baby sibling. What a beautiful way to give back! If you’ll recall, Payton’s ‘Teddy’ was the inspiration behind her first lemonade stand!

As you can see, Emme and Jude Bunny have been busy building and decorating her stand and she’s hoping she’ll be able to serve you a nice cold glass of lemonade this summer! In addition to hosting in Sayler Park on July 29th for Payton’s 6th Annual Lemonade Stand, she’s also hosting on June 10th at Miami Whitewater Park. That day, her family is hosting their annual Flutterby Cincinnati Walk where they raise money for pregnancy and infant loss families. Be sure to check out the event! ...

Thank you to the Girls on the Run Team Viking Girls for collecting books for our upcoming 6th Annual Payton’s Lemonade Stand on July 29th! 🍋 Don’t forget, we will be collecting new and gently-used books (K-6) at each of our 70+ stands this year to help our friends at @queencitybookbank ! 📚️⁠
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A short while ago we learned about Kristen’s need for some hygiene supplies for her students at Saint Gabriel in Glendale. She has gone above and beyond her nurse role and is taking the time to teach each grade level the importance of proper hygiene. Many of these students don’t have access to these items so, through our Community Serving Kids program, we were happy to provide her with washcloths, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sunscreen and we’re working on getting her even more! 💛🍋⁠
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