Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 Martelli Sisters Kick Off 14th of the Lemonettes August 2 By Melissa Moore-Randall here are many staples of summer in Revere. One of the most popular is the Lemonettes hosted each August by sisters Jordan and Kayla Martelli. Every summer since they were kids, Jordan, a 2025 graduate of Revere High School and incoming freshman at Merrimack College, and Kayla, a senior Nursing student at Merrimack College, would create a summer bucket list. This list included many things that they wanted to do over their summer break. Fourteen years ago, they decided to hold a lemonade stand and donate the earnings to charity. The charity they selected was Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which raises money to fund childhood cancer research. According to the sisters, Alexandra “Alex” Scott, the founder of the foundation, was a strong-willed girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer, at a year old. Alex held an annual lemonade stand, where the money she raised went to childhood cancer research. By the time of her death in 2004, she had raised one million. Alex’s story inspired the sisters, and ever since they have helped her cause. The summer of 2012 is when they held their first lemonade stand as the Lemonettes. Over the years, they have raised nearly $70k for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, and their annual stand has been a staple in the Revere community where everyone comes together for a great cause. The girls consider the Lemonettes the highlight of their year as they enjoy seeing everyone they love to come and support their mission. “Being part of this lemonade stand has truly helped me discover my passion for giving back. Each summer, seeing the Revere community come together to supT 1. July 25 is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day; fudge originated in what country? 2. In 1826, America’s fi rst railroad was built in Quincy to haul granite for what monument? 3. On July 26, 1990, ADA became law; ADA stands for what? 4. What Civil War general who lived in Rhode Island is the namesake of a hairstyle? 5. Why did locals name Utah sites “Big Rock Candy Mountain” and “Lemonade Springs”? 6. What signer of the Declaration of Independence was Massachusetts’ first governor? The Lemonettes, Jordan and Kayla Martelli, hosting their fi rst lemonade stand in 2012. port this cause reminds me of the impact we’ve made— and it’s a feeling like no other. This sense of purpose continues to shape my future, as I work toward a career in nursing with a focus on pediatric oncology. Whether someone donates $1 or $100, every contribution makes a diff erence. Jordan and I continue to fundraise for childhood cancer research because we believe every child deserves a chance at a healthy future, and we want to be a part of the solution. I’m excited to see what this year has in store as we approach an incredible milestone: $70,000 donated to the foundation!” said Kayla. Jordan added, “When Kayla and I started the lemonade stand, I was only fi ve years old. At the time, I didn’t know the true impact of what we were doing, I just knew I had fun doing it. Now, at 18, this stand Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma has been a huge part of my life, it is the thing I am most proud of. Growing up, I was at Boston Children’s Hospital frequently for my own health reasons; I saw fi rsthand diff erent kids facing their own challenging battles. Making even the smallest diff erence in the lives of children battling cancer is something I hold dear to my heart. I would also like to thank our community for believing in our mission and supporting us every year. It’s an honor to support these brave kids and their families, one cup at a time.” The sisters further added, “This is a great cause, and we are forever grateful for the opportunity to support the foundation, and for the support of our community.” Jordan and Kayla will host their fundraiser on August 2 from 2:00-4:00 at 39 Dale St., Revere. 7. July 27 is National Sleepy Head Day in Finland; in olden times, how would a Finland house’s last person sleeping be awakened? 8. In 1928 MIT developed what: computer, radio or television? 9. What game show’s name ends in an exclamation point? 10. On July 28, 1866, who was born who created Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter? Answers 11. During World War II, why was there a North-East Greenland Sledge Patrol (dogsled)? 12. Reportedly, what beverage with peach juice is named after a Venetian painter? 13. On July 29, 1954, what author with three initials before his last name published his first novel in a threepart series? 14. The 1800s newspaper The Liberator of what city had in a ribbon in its masthead design “Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself”? 15. In what country did the bánh mì sandwich originate? 16. According to Guinness World Records, why were the slippers in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” ruby red? 17. On July 30, 1419, was the First Defenestration of Prague; which was what? 18. In what profession would you fi nd a slug? 19. When did America’s first subway system open in Boston: 1870, 1898 or 1912? 20. On July 31, 2006, why did Fidel Castro temporarily cede power to his brother Raúl? Year 1. USA 2. Bunker Hill 3. Americans with Disabilities Act 4. Ambrose Burnside — “sideburns” — he had very fl uff y sidewhiskers. 5. After the lyrics in the 1928 song “Big Rock Candy Mountain” 6. John Hancock 7. By being thrown into a body of water or having water thrown on them 8. Computer 9. “Jeopardy!” 10. English children’s book author Beatrix Potter 11. To check for German weather stations, which were used to predict Europe’s weather 12. Bellini (Giovanni) 13. J. R. R. Tolkien; “The Fellowship of the Ring” in the “The Lord of the Rings” series 14. Boston 15. Vietnam 16. “The shoes were actually silver in the original 1900 novel, but they were changed to red by filmmakers who wanted to take advantage of the new Technicolor film process…” 17. Some offi cials were killed by a mob by being thrown out of a window. 18. Slug can mean a line of instructions to a printer or piece of typesetting metal. 19. 1898 20. He had intestinal surgery.
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