{"id":1643,"date":"2012-07-17T21:51:18","date_gmt":"2012-07-18T01:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=1643"},"modified":"2012-07-18T09:45:34","modified_gmt":"2012-07-18T13:45:34","slug":"legendary-lemonade-sellers-legacy-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=1643","title":{"rendered":"Legendary lemonade-seller&#8217;s legacy continues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">Bike tour a benefit for Alexandra Scott&#8217;s foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chester County cycling fans suffering from withdrawal after the first Chesco Grand Prix ended can get back into biking this Sunday while supporting a good cause.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1669\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/meet_alex1a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1669 \" style=\"border-width: 2px; border-color: black; border-style: solid; margin: 4px;\" title=\"meet_alex1a\" src=\"http:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/meet_alex1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The late Alexandra &#8220;Alex&#8221; Scott gained national acclaim for her efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer research.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At least two Coatesville residents will be among those participating in the Lemon Ride Philadelphia, a one-day bicycle tour benefiting Alex\u2019s Lemonade Stand Foundation, organizers said.<\/p>\n<p>The event continues the legacy of Alexandra &#8220;Alex&#8221; Scott, the Lower Merion girl who excelled at turning lemons into lemonade. Alex started selling lemonade at age 4 to benefit pediatric cancer research, an effort that her parents have continued since she succumbed to the disease in 2004.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Lemon Ride, which will begin at 9 a.m. at Central Bucks West High School (375 W. Court St., Doylestown, 18901) offers three course lengths for various abilities \u2013 12, 26, or 50 miles &#8211; and children\u2019s activities at the start\/finish.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsored by Volvo, the races will also feature demos of 30 specialized bikes equipped with the latest, not yet released to the public, 2012 SRAM RED Group. Registration is $65\/person, 12 years and older, $35\/person for under 12 years. While supplies last, registrants will receive a limited-edition t-shirt and lunch.\u00a0Fund-raising and forming a team is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded to top fund-raisers. The fund-raising contest will end at 5 p.m. on Aug. 6.<\/p>\n<p>Online registration will close at noon on Friday. Race-day registration ($80\/person, 12\u2028years and older and $50\/person for kids 12 and under0 will be available from 7:30 to 9 a.m.; however, lunch and t-shirts will not be available. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexslemonade.org\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.alexslemonade.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bike tour a benefit for Alexandra Scott&#8217;s foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research Chester County cycling fans suffering from withdrawal after the first Chesco Grand Prix ended can get back into biking this Sunday while supporting a good cause. 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