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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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It`s that time of year and our community is about to get a lot brighter this holiday season! 🎄 44 Lemon Giving Trees will soon be displayed all across town, thanks to the generosity and support of these local businesses who are helping make a difference for children and families in need.⁠
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Each participating business will host its own Lemon Giving Tree, giving staff, clients, and customers the opportunity to experience the true joy of giving back. Every “lemon” tag on the trees represents an item requested by a local nonprofit ranging from clothing and basic needs to toys and gift cards. These simple acts of kindness will make such a meaningful impact this season for those who need it most! 🎁⁠
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We invite the community to visit one (or a few!) of these locations, pick a lemon, and help spread some holiday cheer this season! Together, we’re making a huge difference in our community! 🍋✨⁠
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Most trees will be up and decorated by 11/17! We`ll update on Stories as our elves drop off the trees so be sure to follow along! ⁠
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On average, families spend 29 nights at the Ronald McDonald House. But for the family staying in Room 3101, a room we proudly sponsor, their stay has now stretched beyond 365 days. 💛⁠
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That’s more than a year spent away from the comfort of their own home, 86 miles away… away from family dinners, familiar routines, and the simple peace of being home. For over a year, they’ve called this one small room “home” while their young child receives ongoing cardiac care. And, as the holidays approach, it looks like they’ll spend yet another season there, still waiting, still hoping.⁠
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Families at RMH are living through some of life’s hardest moments. Yet what Ronald McDonald House offers is nothing short of extraordinary. They offer comfort, compassion, and a place to belong when everything else feels uncertain. It’s why we’re so proud to support them. Whether it’s restocking their toy closet, preparing a warm meal, donating hygiene supplies, or sponsoring a room for families like the one in 3101, we’re honored to help, even in small ways. ⁠
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So, when you give to Payton`s Lemonade Stand this holiday season, whether through a donation or by supporting our Lemon Giving Trees, please know your gift truly matters. You’re helping families who are far from home feel a little more cared for, a little more supported, and a little less alone. 🍋⁠
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➡️ To make a monetary donation, click the link in our bio or Venmo @paytonslemonade listed under "Charities." On our website, you can also set up a reoccurring donation. Contact us with any questions!⁠
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Last weekend, we had the honor of hearing Jeff Ruby share his story. A story filled with both heartbreak and resilience. Growing up with a father who didn’t want him and a mother who was an alcoholic, Jeff ran away from home as a teenager and put himself through high school while living on his own, in a nursing home of all places. Hearing him talk about that pain and seeing how deeply it still affects him brought tears to our eyes.⁠
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But his story didn’t end there. One person changed everything — a coach who believed in him, cared about him, and gave him hope. That belief shifted the trajectory of Jeff’s life. And change it did! Today, he runs a company valued at over $100 million. Absolutely incredible! ⁠
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Hearing him speak reminded us exactly why we do what we do — to show kids facing hardship that they are seen, valued, and believed in. We can be the spark that ignites change and puts these kids on a path to a brighter future. And Jeff reminded us all of why our work is important. 🍋⁠
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Thank you, Jeff, for being so open and vulnerable in sharing your story. We couldn’t be prouder of the work you do for the city of Cincinnati through your voice and your foundation.⁠
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And a BIG congratulations to Rising Stars of America on celebrating their 10-year anniversary and for being such incredible change-makers in our community!⁠
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We’re gearing up to deliver over 40 Lemon Giving Trees to businesses throughout the tri-state area as we kick off our Lemon Giving Tree campaign! 🌳💛⁠
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It truly takes a village to prepare for something this big, and we are so, so thankful for ours — the amazing friends who helped us tie more than 2,500 lemon tags! Whether it was done in the car on the way to a soccer game, during a girls’ wine night, or squeezed in between softball innings — they didn’t stop until every single tag was tied!⁠
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To Taylor, Sophie, Linda, Laura, Sandy, Joey, Canyon, Caley, Lucas, Hailey, Abby, Meg, Lizzie, Kate, Angie and the Hornets softball team — thank YOU. 🍋 Your hearts, your time, and your hands made this happen. We’re grateful beyond words. 💛⁠
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The Road Trip Market was a sweet success! 🍋✨ The incredible founder, Erica, put on one of the best markets we’ve ever seen and played a huge part in helping us raise over $2,000!⁠
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A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by, donated, dropped off school supplies and chatted with us! Connecting with you all was the highlight of our weekend. 💛⁠
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And an extra shoutout to Colonel Creamery for putting us over the top with his donation from those Lemon Oreo sales (YUM!). 🍦⁠
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Because of this amazing community effort, so many kids will be smiling bigger and brighter! 🫶⁠
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Earlier this summer, Presley and her friends attended a horse camp. It was there that Presley got to introduce her friends to her horse-loving friend, Lily. 🐴⁠
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Lily has a life-threatening condition called pulmonary hypertension and is waiting for a lung transplant. When Presley learned that Lily may not be able to ever ride after her transplant, due to the high risk of infection, her heart broke… She knows just how much Lily’s love for horses runs deep.⁠
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So, she did something about it. 💛 Presley and her friends set up lemonade stands across their neighborhoods - all working together so their horse-loving friend Lily could keep riding — even as she awaits a lung transplant.⁠
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We’re thrilled to share that their kindness is sending Lily to private riding lessons this fall! She’ll get special one-on-one time with the amazing trainer, Christy, and she is SO excited! ⁠
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We are so proud of our hosts - the sweetest group of girls who turned compassion into action, one cup of lemonade at a time. 🍋⁠
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