Childhood cancer survivor in Franklin giving back; here's how
Hana Jurgens
FRANKLIN, Wis. - A Franklin girl set up a lemonade stand on Saturday with hopes of raising big money for a big cause.
The backstory:
Hana Jurgens was diagnosed with a form of kidney cancer when she was 6 years old. Now 13, she continues to give back to the childhood cancer community.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android
What they're saying:
The Jurgens family invited the community to help provide "Sunshine in a Cup." The fundraiser benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation as part of the organization's annual "Lemonade Days."
"I think it's just a good way to hang out with friends to just celebrate and raise money for people that need it," said Hana.
Featured
Milwaukee fatal apartment fire; moving company goes above and beyond to help
A fire at a Milwaukee apartment building killed five people and injured others, and Mama’s Movers has since stepped up to help.
By the numbers:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation said the Jurgens family has raised nearly $10,000 for the cause since 2018. They had a goal of raising another $2,500 this year.
The foundation said it is the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the country, having raised more than $300 million to fund more than 1,500 research projects. The effort honors Alexandra Scott, who died when she was 8 years old after battling childhood cancer.
The Source: FOX6 News interviewed Jurgens for this story. Details about the effort are from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.