RICHMOND, Va. —Anthem LemonAid has been extended through Sunday, July 26 after severe storms that triggered warnings swept across Metro Richmond last weekend. Organizers say $213,000 has been raised so far this year, with more still coming in, and they are on track to surpass their $250,000 goal.
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CBS 6 Anthem LemonAid stand raises $30,000 in 2026
“This is a great way for the community at large to come together and support kiddos who are fighting cancer and their families down at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU,” Vaughan Clark, a special events officer for the Children’s Hospital Foundation, said.
This year’s ambassador is 6-year-old John, who was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2023 during his first visit to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. He rang the ceremonial bell marking the end of his treatment in December 2025. Now a kindergartener, he enjoys playing tee-ball, practicing jiu-jitsu, and riding his skateboard with his siblings and friends…