We are so grateful to be a part of a community that comes together in support of these families.”įor more than 40 years, Applebee’s restaurants remain committed to Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood. “After all these years, the fight continues, and we’re excited to give Applebee’s restaurants and customers even more opportunities to help kids fighting cancer. “After 18 years, Applebee’s continues to be a loyal partner who has shown tremendous support of our core mission,” said Liz Scott, Alex’s mom and co-executive director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. One in 285 children will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they turn 20 and yet pediatric cancer research is vastly and consistently underfunded. While fighting her own battle against cancer, Scott set up a lemonade stand in her front yard to raise money for “doctors to find a cure” for all pediatric cancers. “Over the past 18 years, together with our restaurant partners and guests, we’ve raised more than $13 million – but we know the fight continues, and we hope to raise even more in 2022.”Īlex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was established in 2005 to continue the mission of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott. “We’re honored to continue our long-standing partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help in the fight against pediatric cancer,” said John Cywinski, Applebee’s President. Contact your local restaurant to learn more. 20, guests can purchase a lemonade or fruit flavored lemonade at a neighborhood Applebee’s, and 25 cents from each lemonade will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Guests can support the cause in a variety of ways, including purchasing a digital lemon in increments of $1 and $5 on or the Applebee’s mobile app, making an online donation when purchasing a gift card on or by celebrating National Lemonade Day with Applebee’s. Since 2005, Applebee’s restaurants across the country have collectively raised more than $13.2 million for ALSF and its mission and look to make a bigger impact this year with the help of the neighborhood. 21, Applebee’s invites guests to join in the fight to end pediatric cancer. Starting today, Applebee’s restaurants across the country have transformed into “lemonade stands,” in celebration of Applebee’s annual fundraising campaign with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs.
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