THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 Page 5 #The Lemonettes raise $5K to combat childhood cancer By Tara Vocino T wo sisters raised approximately $5,000 to fi ght childhood cancer with a lemonade stand outside of their Dale Street home last Saturday. Jordan Martelli, 14, and Kayla Martelli, 17 – called #The Lemonettes – were behind Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise money for leukemia and other childhood cancers in honor of their friend, Ava, 12, who is still fi ghting the battle. “Alex’s story was really touching,” Kayla Martelli said. “She passed away at eight years old, but this is a really good cause for her and her parents.” #The Lemonettes have raised $50,000 over the last 10 years; $2,700 online this year, averaging $3,000 to $5,000 annually. All of the proceeds go toward fi ghting cancer. The girls made Country Time lemonade. Mayor Brian Arrigo said this cause is an annual event that everyone gets excited about. “Both girls are wonderful examples of what is happening in the city,” Arrigo said. School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio said the girls are a perfect example of what the city needs, to donate their time to fi ght cancer. Shown from left to right: Revere Fire Dept. Engine 4/Ladder 2 members Firefi ghter Brian Ciampoli, Lt. William Brown, Firefi ghter Paul Buonfi glio, Firefi ghter Charles DelGreco, Firefi ghter Patrick Roosa and Capt. Carl Holmberg stopped by to donate. In front: event organizers Jordan and Kayla Martelli (in center). ROTONDO George Revere (Pol. Adv.) City Councillor-at-Large Email: georgejrotondo@gmail.com Cell: 781-248-6972 Who is Al Fiore? The Martellis: shown from left to right are father Donald, vendors Jordan and Kayla and mother Susan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Pictured from left to right are event co-organizer Jordan Martelli, School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio, Mayor Brian Arrigo and event co-organizer Kayla Martelli. Al’s Had Enough of the Political Charades, Shenanigans, Half Truths and Political Double Talk! Please VOTE Turning the Tide in Ward 5 Together! On Saturday on Dale Street, Joanne Donoghue purchased a cup of lemonade from Kayla Martelli to combat childhood cancer. Call (781) 244-7446 (Political Adv.)
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