Engaging charity through entrepreneurship: Young Saskatoon entrepreneurs operate a complimentary lemonade stand for a worthy cause
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A pair of 6th graders from Saskatoon decided to give back to their local children's hospital with a creative fundraising idea.
"We're setting up a lemonade stand to gather some funds for the children's hospital. We want to help kids feel better," shared 11-year-old Nickiya Froese.
Robin Bellamy and his spouse have been generously loaning their barbecue equipment for community fundraisers for over a decade, and lately, they expanded their collection by adding a lemonade stand.
"We'd always pitch in a few bucks whenever we saw kids fundraising themselves, because it's amazing to witness their selfless acts," said Bellamy. "So, we thought, why not construct a lemonade stand this year and lend it to the community?"
Froese and Harper Klassen were the first to take advantage of the new addition for their own fundraiser.
Bellamy finds it heartening to see young minds involved in such projects.
"They can earn some money for their preferred charity, pocket a little change for themselves, and grasp business skills and entrepreneurship," he added.
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Their decision to support the children's hospital was inspired by Froese's personal connection with the institution.
"My cousin had been hospitalized there for a while," Froese shared.
Klassen reiterated the importance of contributing to such a worthy cause.
"It's crucial to support children's hospitals because some young patients require more medical attention than others," she said.
Bellamy mentioned that their barbecues support around 150 local fundraisers annually, and he hopes the new lemonade stand will see as much action.
"We never ask for anything. They receive the barbecue, tables, and more at no cost. A simple 'thank you' goes a long way, and it feels fantastic knowing our volunteer work is appreciated," Bellamy said.
Froese agreed wholeheartedly, stating, "Everybody loves lemonade!"
The duo stated they haven't set a specific fundraising target for the day; they simply aim to contribute as much as they can.
"We're hoping to raise as much money as we can," Klassen concluded.
- The health-and-wellness section of our local news App might feature a story about the 6th graders from Saskatoon who are raising funds for the children's hospital with a lemonade stand.
- In science news, the expansion of Robin Bellamy's barbecue equipment collection to include a lemonade stand has opened up more opportunities for community fundraisers, like the one conducted by Froese and Klassen.
- For food-and-drink enthusiasts, this weekend's lemonade stand fundraiser in Saskatoon could be a unique opportunity to sample some homemade recipes under the guidance of these enterprising youngsters.
- In the fashion-and-beauty segment, one could argue that the lemonade stand event in Saskatoon is a testament to the youth's emerging sense of lifestyle and entrepreneurship.
- The home-and-garden section might delve into the details of Robin Bellamy's barbecue setup, now including a lemonade stand, which has been contributing to around 150 local fundraisers each year.
