L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Raises $1.3 Million for Childhood Cancer Research

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Los Angeles showed up in a big way for the 13th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand, where more than 1,800 guests — alongside over 100 chefs, mixologists, and vintners — gathered at UCLA’s Royce Quad for a day of food, philanthropy, and heart. By the end of the afternoon, the event had raised more than $1.3 million to support childhood cancer research through the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, breaking previous revenue records through ticket sales, spirited auctions, and the signature Kids Campaign.

The beloved annual cookout once again blended culinary star power with Hollywood’s generosity — and proved that when chefs and guests unite, real change can happen.

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Highlights of the Day

• An Inspiring Call to Action: Jay and Liz Scott, co-executive directors of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and parents of its namesake Alex, moved the crowd with a heartfelt speech reminding everyone of the power of community in the fight against childhood cancer.

• Live Auction Magic: More than $460,000 was raised in a high-energy live auction, which included some truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences:

  • A star-studded dinner with Jimmy and Molly Kimmel, prepared by favorite chefs Marc Vetri, David Chang, Chris Bianco, and more, sold for $85,000.

  • The iconic Women Chefs Dinner, led by Nancy Silverton, Suzanne Goin, Sherry Yard, Gabriella Hamilton, Nancy Oakes, and Elizabeth Faulkner, with wine pairings from Caroline Styne, brought in $40,000.

  • A powerhouse Men Chefs Dinner featuring Josiah Citrin, William Bradley, Michael Cimarusti, Mac Daniel Dimla, and Jordan Kahn also raised $40,000.

  • An Umbrian getaway with Nancy Silverton, complete with a truffle hunt, al-fresco dinners in Panicale, and a visit to legendary butcher Dario Cecchini in Tuscany, fetched a staggering $160,000.

  • Lunch with Phil Rosenthal and Nancy Silverton at their new diner, Max and Helen’s, raised $18,000.

  • The Malibu Farm Spring Cookout, featuring Neal Fraser, Jeremy Fox, Chris Bianco, and wines by Lorenza Winery, brought in over $100,000.

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With its record-breaking fundraising, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand reaffirmed its place as one of the city’s most impactful culinary-meets-cause events. More importantly, it reminded everyone present that behind the big names, the great food, and the electric bidding, there’s a mission that matters: working together to find a cure for childhood cancer.

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