Lemonade Stand at the 27th Lohas Meets Akashi! ~Implementing Childhood Cancer Support and Awareness Activities~
The Certified NPO Hyogo Children's Support Organization will set up a lemonade stand at the "27th Lohas Meets Akashi" held from May 4th to 6th, 2026, to conduct childhood cancer support and awareness activities. Families of children with cancer are also expected to participate, and sales profits will be donated to relevant organizations.
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The Certified NPO Hyogo Children's Support Organization (Location: Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Minori Tada; hereinafter, "the Organization") will set up a lemonade stand at the "27th Lohas Meets Akashi" to be held at the West Lawn Plaza of Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park from May 4th (Monday/Holiday) to May 6th (Wednesday/Holiday), 2026.
**Exhibition Overview**
Date and Time: May 4th (Mon) to May 6th (Wed), 2026
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on the last day)
Location: Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park (1-27 Akashi Koen, Akashi City)
West Lawn Plaza, Coffee/Drink Booth (No. 86)
Source: Venue Map of the 27th Lohas Meets Akashi (Lohas Meets)
Sales Content and Estimated Quantity: Lemonade, 600 cups
Remarks:
* Families of children with cancer are also scheduled to participate in the activities on the day.
* Sales profits will be donated to organizations and corporations engaged in childhood cancer awareness and support.
* For details on the 27th Lohas Meets Akashi, please check the event organizer's website: https://lohas-meets.jp/
**About the Lemonade Stand**
A story began with an American girl battling cancer who, after experiencing the loss of a friend fighting the same disease, decided to open a lemonade stand in her yard with the goal of "raising money with a lemonade stand to find a cure to help children fighting cancer!" She started donating the collected money to a hospital. In America, opening a lemonade stand was a summer tradition for children to earn pocket money and learn about society. The activity started by the girl gained media attention and spread throughout the United States, and her will continues to be carried on even after her passing.
Currently, the "Lemonade Stand" activity is gradually spreading in Japan, being featured as English school teaching material. Lemonade stands are being held at school cultural festivals, local festivals, home garages, and corporate events, and the collected donations are utilized for childhood cancer support.
Reference: Certified NPO CancerNet Japan (https://www.lemonadestand.jp/about)
**About the Certified NPO Hyogo Children's Support Organization**
Established in November 2013 by high school volunteers with the aim of "creating a community where children can live with smiles." Certified as an NPO by Hyogo Prefecture in January 2017. Recognized as a Certified NPO by Hyogo Prefecture in February 2023. To date, they have developed a wide range of activities related to children and their families, including learning support, creating safe spaces for children, experiential activities, and the Orange Ribbon movement. Their active efforts by young people have been recognized, receiving the "10th Yomiuri Child-Rearing Support Group Grand Prize Encouragement Award" in 2016, the "Tomorrow's Town and Living Creation Activity Award Promotion Encouragement Award" in 2017, and the "Akashi City Education Service Award" in 2024.
Name: Certified Specified Non-Profit Organization Hyogo Children's Support Organization
Representative Director: Minori Tada
Location: 8-11 Bessho-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture
Established: November 29, 2013 (NPO Certification Date: January 18, 2017; Certification Date: February 22, 2023)
Business Activities: Learning Support Program, Healthy Youth Development Program, Information Dissemination Program, Child Abuse Prevention Support Program, etc.
Certified Specified Non-Profit Organization Hyogo Children's Support Organization: https://hpcso.com
Monthly Supporter Recruitment Page: https://hpcso.com/news/9109
**Exhibition Overview**
Date and Time: May 4th (Mon) to May 6th (Wed), 2026
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on the last day)
Location: Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park (1-27 Akashi Koen, Akashi City)
West Lawn Plaza, Coffee/Drink Booth (No. 86)
Source: Venue Map of the 27th Lohas Meets Akashi (Lohas Meets)
Sales Content and Estimated Quantity: Lemonade, 600 cups
Remarks:
* Families of children with cancer are also scheduled to participate in the activities on the day.
* Sales profits will be donated to organizations and corporations engaged in childhood cancer awareness and support.
* For details on the 27th Lohas Meets Akashi, please check the event organizer's website: https://lohas-meets.jp/
**About the Lemonade Stand**
A story began with an American girl battling cancer who, after experiencing the loss of a friend fighting the same disease, decided to open a lemonade stand in her yard with the goal of "raising money with a lemonade stand to find a cure to help children fighting cancer!" She started donating the collected money to a hospital. In America, opening a lemonade stand was a summer tradition for children to earn pocket money and learn about society. The activity started by the girl gained media attention and spread throughout the United States, and her will continues to be carried on even after her passing.
Currently, the "Lemonade Stand" activity is gradually spreading in Japan, being featured as English school teaching material. Lemonade stands are being held at school cultural festivals, local festivals, home garages, and corporate events, and the collected donations are utilized for childhood cancer support.
Reference: Certified NPO CancerNet Japan (https://www.lemonadestand.jp/about)
**About the Certified NPO Hyogo Children's Support Organization**
Established in November 2013 by high school volunteers with the aim of "creating a community where children can live with smiles." Certified as an NPO by Hyogo Prefecture in January 2017. Recognized as a Certified NPO by Hyogo Prefecture in February 2023. To date, they have developed a wide range of activities related to children and their families, including learning support, creating safe spaces for children, experiential activities, and the Orange Ribbon movement. Their active efforts by young people have been recognized, receiving the "10th Yomiuri Child-Rearing Support Group Grand Prize Encouragement Award" in 2016, the "Tomorrow's Town and Living Creation Activity Award Promotion Encouragement Award" in 2017, and the "Akashi City Education Service Award" in 2024.
Name: Certified Specified Non-Profit Organization Hyogo Children's Support Organization
Representative Director: Minori Tada
Location: 8-11 Bessho-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture
Established: November 29, 2013 (NPO Certification Date: January 18, 2017; Certification Date: February 22, 2023)
Business Activities: Learning Support Program, Healthy Youth Development Program, Information Dissemination Program, Child Abuse Prevention Support Program, etc.
Certified Specified Non-Profit Organization Hyogo Children's Support Organization: https://hpcso.com
Monthly Supporter Recruitment Page: https://hpcso.com/news/9109