Alex’s Lemonade Stand

 

hi.  so when i collaborated with my friend dave to start this little boutique we wanted to make sure we immediately built in ways to support some organizations that we love.  We chose two with which to build long term partnerships and support their awesome causes.  The first one we are ready to unveil is with Alex’s Lemonade Stand (ALS).  ALS is run by a wonderful woman and mother – Liz Scott.  Liz’s amazing daughter Alex sadly passed away at 8 years old.  But the organization she had the brilliance to start lives on and is stronger by the day.  We are determined to do our small bit to make sure that is always the case!  in our store you’ll find an Alex’s Lemonade Stand category (http://www.jaymccarroll.com/category-s/21.htm ) which has two t-shirts i designed – graphic on front logo on back.  For each t-shirt sold we will donate $5.00 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand.  This is our first step in a long term effort to contribute to all of the fabulous work they do.  Please visit their site at http://www.alexslemonade.org/lemonade_stand.php and help us support their fight against pediatric cancer!  Here’s some more info:

In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra “Alex” Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help “her doctors” find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer” on their front lawn in July of 2000.

For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 — she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.

Alex’s spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands of people, from all walks of life to raise money and give to her cause. Alex’s family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity. As of July 2008, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $20 million for childhood cancer research. The result — Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has given millions of dollars for childhood cancer research across the country!

true life

an beautiful blog comment below we had to pull out.  Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your boyfriend Alex – You are an inspiration!  Keep sharing your thoughts, its people like you that can make a difference.

Jay,
First off, my name really is Alex – I’m not trying to be cheeky here, and I don’t want to come off as disrespectful. I just wanted to let you know how wonderful I think it is that you’re involved in supporting cancer research. My boyfriend Jaime was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and is going through chemotherapy. Cancer’s a terrible thing to have to deal with, and I think that researchers deserve every cent we can spare to develop better treatments. Some of the treatments Jaime is receiving didn’t come into frequent use until just a few years ago. If it wasn’t for strong funding for research, his situation could have been far more horrible. He’s fighting, just like countless other people around this world, and the least we can do is donate, to give them the best weapons possible. Thank you so much for helping in the fight.

QVC

hello lovely ladies…and fellows. tomorrow night (July 21) i will be on qvc live
debuting and selling my line. the festivities are set to begin somewhere
between 9pm and 11pm. i guess that would be around 10pm. this line has
been in development for about 18 months now and im super excited its
finally seeing the light of day. i really love the pieces i’ve designed
and i know you will too! i hope you can tune in and perhaps even purchase
something .  also be sure to check out www.qvc.com around 9pm to see the
clothes or order them that way. i’m also going to be launcing a new mini collection through my online store (www.jaymccarroll.com ) in a few months (october – november’ish) so stay tuned!  all my very best and continued thanks for
continued love and support!!! xoxox.
jay

HERE IS A LOOK BREAKDOWN:

checkerboard coat (as seen in eleven minutes): grey version, berry version

circle print scoopneck silk tunic: multicolor (black, fuchsia, aqua,
turquiose, red)

silk blend 3/4 sleeve sweater with ombre metalwork: winter white version,
fuchsia version, turquoise version.

striped cowl neck sweater with pockets: grey version, berry version, teal
version

circle pattern quilted ski vest: fuchsia with turquoise lining, turquoise
with black lining

double front pocket pant: black version, burgundy version.