LACEY – Fourteen-year-old Reese Osmond of Lacey Township has turned a childhood pastime into a powerful mission, raising over $10,000 for childhood cancer research through annual lemonade stands benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Reese, who recently completed eighth grade, is herself a cancer survivor. First diagnosed with leukemia at age 2, she has endured three relapses and underwent a bone marrow transplant two years ago. Despite her health battles, Reese has remained committed to giving back — holding lemonade stands every year since her diagnosis.
At her most recent stand, held in June, Reese raised more than $3,000. Over the years, her efforts have helped fund more than 200 hours of research into childhood cancer.
In addition to selling lemonade, Reese creates her own digital artwork and custom posters for each stand. “We were nervous that she wouldn’t finish it in time,” her family wrote in a community social media post. “But she did.”
Supporters throughout Lacey and beyond have rallied behind Reese’s cause, making her stand not just a summer tradition, but a symbol of resilience and hope.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to funding impactful research and raising awareness to help find cures for all children with cancer.
