Lemonade stand to benefit cancer research foundation

The Taggart family of Costa Mesa will honor the legacy of their son, John, who at the age of five lost his battle with neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer, by hosting another Alex’s Amazing Lemonade Stand from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday in front of the Babystyle store in Fashion Island, 1103A Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.

Alexandra “Alex” Scott was a 4-year old cancer patient who opened a lemonade stand in her front yard in 2000 to help raise money for childhood cancer research, and it was John Taggart’s idea to host the first Alex’s Lemonade Stand in her memory in 2005.

Proceeds raised from the sale will benefit the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which continues to fund research for neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers.

The event will feature Minute Maid Lemonade, Sweet Life cookies, discounts at Babystyle, and an appearance by the Newport Beach Fire Department. Call Kelly Taggart at (949) 642-4817 or go to www.firstgiving.com/johntaggart.

— Sue Thoensen