Early Education Center Supports Alex’s Lemonade Stand

COURT HOUSE — Supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand has become an annual summertime tradition for the children of the Early Education Center at Cape Regional Medical Center. This year marks the fifth annual fundraiser which was held at the end of July. The children set up the lemonade stand in the lobby of the Medical Center, make and serve the lemonade to visitors, patients, and staff.
“The annual event raised $1,200 this year, bringing our five year total to $8,400,” stated Anne Goodman, Director of the Cape Regional Medical Center Early Education Center. “It was a great event, and we want to thank everyone for their continued support of such a worthwhile cause,” Goodman added.
The annual event is held in memory of “Alex” and honors 6 year old Early Education Center graduate and cancer survivor, Brett Staino. The Staino family has been very active in raising money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Brendan Borek Foundation, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as a way to give back to all who have helped them through this difficult time.
The Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Early Education Center (EEC) has been serving the Cape May County community and the staff at Cape Regional Medical Center for over 20 years. The NAEYC accredited center is licensed by the State of New Jersey and provides a high-quality early education program in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. The EEC is now open to members of the community as well as the employees and Medical Staff of Cape Regional Medical Center. For more information about the EEC please visit us on the web at www.caperegional.com (click on the Hospital link) or to request an application for admission, please call 609-463-2500.
About Alex’s Lemonade Stand:
After Alexandria “Alex” Scott (1996-2004) was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 4 and set up a lemonade stand in her front yard, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged as a nationwide fundraising movement to find a cure for childhood cancer.
About Cape Regional Medical Center:
Cape Regional Medical Center is a member of the Penn Cancer Network and an affiliate of Penn Medicine for Cancer and Cardiac Care. Cape Regional Medical Center is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. For additional information on the Medical Center and its programs, please login to our web site at www.caperegional.com or contact Sue Staeger, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator at 609‐463‐2059.