Kids Host Lemonade Stand to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer

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This week's Whiz Kids are Molly and Eamon Boyle.

Molly Boyle, is a second-grader at Wisconsin Virtual Academy and also a Trinity Irish Dancer in Grafton.

Molly, with the help of her brother, Eamon Boyle, and mother, Mary Boyle, is hosting the family's second annual Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the National Lemonday Days weekend on June 10, according to Mary.

Lemonade Days is a three day national event founded by Alex Scott (1996-2004) in 2004, that grew out of Alex's front yard lemonade stand, and is held every year over the same June weekend. During Lemonade Days, dedicated volunteers host thousands of Alex's Lemonade Stands across the country.

Molly was introduced to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation by her school, who encourages families to participate. This year's lemonade stand will be up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the grounds, 131 Webster St., Port Washington. This is right next to Pirates' Hollow Community Waterpark, which is opening that day.

"This year, the Boyle's lemonade stand is in memory of Meghan Henry," Mary Boyle said in an e-mail. "Meghan was a fellow dancer in Trinity who recently lost her five-and-a-half year battle with cancer. She was only 22 years old.

"Although the Boyles did not know Meghan personally, her story touched their hearts."

The family was able to raise $110 last year, contributing to the $1 million raised nationwide to help fund childhood cancer research. People unable to visit the stand June 10 can also donate to the Boyle's Lemonade Stand online. The family's goal this year is $200.