Paxon Hollow wins the Potter Cup and $41,500 is raised for Alex's Lemonade Stand

Rival Middle Schools Haverford and Paxon Hollow once again faced-off in heated competition during the 11th Annual Potter Cup on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Marple Newtown High School to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Students and teachers alike participated in a pep-rally before reveling in competitions between the wrestling teams and boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. “The Potter Cup” was then awarded to Paxon Hollow Middle School who won all three of the sporting competitions.  

Along with the sports related festivities, those in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy food, fun, games, prizes for children of all ages, and of course lemonade! In a show of solidarity to cancer victims, a number of students and faculty members shaved their heads for donations to the cause. Guest speakers were Liz and Jay Scott, Alex’s parents.

The Potter Cup has raised nearly $321,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). ALSF emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation has evolved into a national fundraising movement. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $75 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 375 research projects nationally.