Kitchener girls host third annual lemonade fundraiser for cancer research [Video]

What started as a small lemonade stand has grown into a yearly fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

The third annual Wamput’s Lemonade Stand was held in Kitchener on Saturday.

Thirsty patrons stopped by to quench their thirst, grab a cookie, and support the four young ladies who hold the fundraiser every year.

“We’ve all had family members of friends who have had cancer, and we realize how many people struggle with it in the world, so we want to make a difference,” 11-year-old Amelia explained.

Amelia and her co-hosts 9-year-old Serena, 13-year-old Olivia, and 12-year-old Sophia were out bright and early, hoping to raise $2,500 in donations for the Canadian Cancer Society.

The fundraiser brought in $1,419 in its first year, and $3,045 last year.

“I think we’ve all been awaiting for this moment for a while. There’s so much preparation that goes into it, so it’s exciting,” Olivia …