A portion of the proceeds from the retail sale of each book entitled "Were Is Ziggy?" will be donated to our first charity, Alex's Lemonade Stand. We chose Alex's Lemonade Stand after tirelessly researching many children's charities and many great causes. This charity stood out and inspired us because of the innocence and determination in Alex's heart at 4, 5, 6, 7 and then 8 years old. We all could learn alot from that little girl and I believe alot of us have. It goes to show that even one person, one child, can make a huge difference. We want to be a part of making that difference. We are proud of Alex and her family for starting and continuing this heartfelt charity. I think we speak for many when we say thank you to the Scott family.
Sincerely,
Nicole and Ryan Mayer
In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra "Alex" Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help "her doctors" find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first "Alex's Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer" on their front lawn in July of 2000.
For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 -- she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.
Alex's spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands of people, from all walks of life to raise money and give to her cause. Alex's family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity. As of June 2007, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $17 million for childhood cancer research. The result -- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has given millions of dollars for childhood cancer research across the country!
Why we chose to support Alex's Lemonade Stand with our first Book.......
When I, Ryan, was three, my sister was born and had a life-threatening tumor on her heart. Even though we lived in Arizona at the time, the doctors felt she would be best cared for at CHOP. Unfortunately, we were not able to afford to stay in the Philadelphia area with my sister, until we found out that we could stay at a Ronald McDonald House. Even now, 37 years later, I still remember the inside of that house and the graciousness of the people there.
It is that reason, along with all of the other great things that the Ronald McDonald House and thier affiliated charites do that we chose to have proceeds from the sale of EVERY Hannah's Homework book go directly to them.
Why we chose to support the Ronald McDonald House with our second book.....
Why we chose to support Miracle Flight for Kids with our second book.....
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Founded in 1985, Miracle Flights for Kids® is a national, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low income very sick children overcome financial obstacles that prevent them from accessing proper medical care and second opinions.
Miracle Flights for Kids® helps fly children who are struggling with serious cancers and other debilitating diseases to specialized medical treatment centers across the U.S. Any child needing medical treatment or seeking out a second opinion not available in their own home town is eligible to apply for a miracle mission.
Given the growing costs of health care today and how often illnesses can lead to monetary troubles, the Miracle Flights for Kids® program serves those families who are unable to manage the financial burden of getting their children to life-saving treatments far from home. That is why miracle flights are so important to all of America’s children.
Miracle Flights for Kids® exists to help families get the care their child so desperately needs, at no cost to them, as many times as required. Miracle Flights for Kids® takes great pride in knowing that nearly 87% of all donations are allocated to helping children get to life-saving care.
Miracle Flights for Kids® strives to forge the necessary alliances with sponsors and corporations to provide the means to get sick kids to and from treatment. Miracle missions are coordinated by purchasing commercial airline tickets for sick kids and their parents. You can read about how we help children with cancer and other diseases, or browse miracle kids from your state
March 30, 2011
$219.75 donated from sales!
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