Registration opens for July Anthem LemonAid

Every week, another child is diagnosed with cancer in Central Virginia. Last year, Madison Martin was one of them. In September, she began treatment for germinoma, a rare form of cancer most commonly found in the brain, at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

Since then Madison’s journey has included three spinal taps, a brain biopsy, 40 overnight hospital stays, four rounds of chemotherapy and 20 radiation treatments. Earlier this month, nine-year-old Madison and her family received the long-awaited news from doctors that she is “cancer free.” Now she has her sights set on "having a big cancer- free party," returning to the soccer and softball fields – and setting up an Anthem LemonAid stand July 19-21.

Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem LemonAid is Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ signature summer event, and has been helping kids with cancer since 2001. Participants distribute cups of lemonade in exchange for donations, and 100 percent of funds raised benefit the Hematology and Oncology Clinic at CHoR. Participation is free and supplies (lemonade mix, cups, a pitcher, a banner, stickers and sunglasses) are provided to every registered participant. Stands can be set up at an available retail site or at a place of participants’ choosing.

To register for Anthem LemonAid or to learn more about the event, visit AnthemLemonAid.com or call 228-5934.