Five Below Raises More Than $1.7 Million For Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation In 2021
Five Below has achieved a fundraising milestone, raising over $1.7 million this year for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to support childhood cancer research. Since 2006, they have raised more than $8 million for this cause. Five Below's commitment reflects its dedication to philanthropy and improving the lives of children and families. Both organizations celebrated this unprecedented success, emphasizing the impact of community support on vital cancer research initiatives.
- Raised over $1.7 million in 2021 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
- Total funds raised since 2006 exceed $8 million, demonstrating strong long-term commitment.
- Partnership highlights Five Below's philanthropic focus and community engagement.
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Both organizations celebrate an unprecedented year of partnership success
PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE), the trend-right, extreme-value brand for tweens, teens and beyond, has exceeded its latest fundraising goal as part of its ongoing partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, raising more than
“Helping to support such an incredible foundation is extremely important to us and is indicative of everything Five Below stands for as a company,” said George Hill, Executive Vice President of Retail Operations of Five Below. “Every cent raised through the unwavering support of our customers and Wow Crew will help contribute to thousands of hours of cancer research, helping many kids and their families. On behalf of Five Below, we thank all those involved for another successful donation season.”
Five Below’s support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is part of the retailer’s ongoing commitment to supporting philanthropic organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children, teens and families.
“Five Below and their customers have shown us time and time again how much they care about helping kids with cancer and 2021 was no different,” said Liz Scott, Co-Founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and mother of Alex Scott. “We are excited and delighted to have partnered again with Five Below this past May in what was their biggest fundraising year yet! Their dedication and the generosity of their customers continues to inspire.”
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About Five Below
Five Below is a leading high-growth value retailer offering trend-right, high-quality products loved by tweens, teens and beyond. The company believes life is better when customers are free to "let go & have fun" in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. With most items priced between
About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised
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