Drink Lemonade, Help Decatur 1st Grader Raise $400 For PKU Research
Decatur Metro | May 6, 2010How? Paula forwards this note…
For the month of May, Lucas Brotherton, a Decatur 1st grader, has set a goal for himself to raise $400 which he will donate to PKU research. One way he will be raising money is by hosting a lemonade stand which will be located on the corner of South McDonough and Oakview Road on Saturday, May 8th. He will be selling lemonade, fresh baked cookies and other treats. Please stop by and show your support.
- Lucas’ Lemonade Stand:
- Date: Saturday, May 8th
- Located: On the corner of South McDonough and Oakview Road. (just across from Oakhurst community garden)
- “Shop” Hours: 11:30pm -3:00pm
May is PKU awareness month. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder. Individuals with PKU cannot process an amino acid called phenylalanine which is present in most foods. Without treatment, phenylalanine builds up in the bloodstream and causes severe neurological complications. Standard treatment consists of a strict low-protein diet and daily consumption of a special formula containing life-sustaining nutrition. Continued research is needed to ease the difficulty of the diet and to help improve the quantity of life for all individuals living with PKU.
To learn more about PKU visit www.georgiapku. org/.com
All money that is collected will be donated to Georgia PKU Connect which is a 501c3 non-profit.
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Great advertising. We’ll definitely have to take a walk and visit this enterprising operation — and its for a great cause. Way to go Lucas.
Way to go Lucas! We’ll definitely be dropping by the Lemonade stand to help Lucas reach his fundraising goal!
Something tells me he’ll make his $400 and then some…
Go Lucas! You can do it!
Go Lucas, Go – we’ll be there early to get some goodies before you run out!
We’re so there!!! And of course we buy everything in threes so we’ll take three lemonades, three cookies…
Go get’ em Lucas! I’m so proud of you!
Way to go Lucas! Wish I could be there with you. I’ll be in Kansas City on May 8th so Aunt Cheri and I will drink some lemonade and send money to you for PKU! Love you much!