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Fall 2016 : Lemonade stand raises money for breast cancer research

Lemonade stand raises money for breast cancer research

The carefree days of summer are anything but for Lily Deagan, 11, and Lucy Keith, 10, of Victoria, Texas. The two friends who share a love of sports and a passion for helping others decided to open a lemonade stand this past summer. The goal? Raise money for cancer research. In a few hours, the girls raised $220 for breast cancer research at MD Anderson, a place they say is near and dear to their hearts.

BY Lily Deagan and Lucy Keith

Lucy Keith, left, and Lily Deagan, serve up lemonade and smiles for cancer research. Photo courtesy of Michelle Deagan.

LILY DEAGAN
Lucy and I were trying to raise money for a good cause. Since people in both of our families have had cancer - many of my family members have died from it and some are still suffering - we decided that we wanted to do a lemonade stand and donate all of the money to MD Anderson for cancer research. I want to be a part of helping find a cure for cancer, too. Lucy and I want to try to help find a cure to save people's lives. With this money, I hope MD Anderson can find a cure.

LUCY KEITH
My mom had breast cancer and was treated at MD Anderson. She is doing great because of all the doctors there. When we decided to do a lemonade stand this summer, we knew we wanted to raise money for MD Anderson. I really hope they find a cure for cancer. To everyone at MD Anderson - thank you for what you do. My mom is doing great because of you. And to all the patients still there - keep fighting.

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