I’m Fundraising in Support of SickKids! 💛
Hi! My name is Vera and I’m 9 years old. This is my 4th annual Lemonade Stand fundraiser for SickKids!
When I was 4 years old, I had a very bad accident and hurt my leg. The doctors at Markham Hospital knew I needed special care, so I was sent by ambulance with my Mom to SickKids. I stayed there for about a week while the doctors figured out the best way to help me. They had to decide between doing surgery with pins and wires or putting me in a body cast (spoiler alert – body casts are the worst!)
While I was there, I met so many kind and caring people — my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Camp, amazing nurses on the 5th floor, orthopedic techs, and my favourite physiotherapist, Heather. There were also special staff who helped my Mom and me through really scary moments. I even earned Bravery Beads that I still have today.
After I came home, I had a long one-year recovery and missed about 4 months of school. My family was very worried about what my life would look like after my accident. But because of SickKids, I can walk, run, do gym class, and I’m even playing field lacrosse!
I am so, so grateful to SickKids for helping me heal and for taking such good care of me and my family. They’ve helped my brothers and even kids from my school, too. That’s why I feel extra thankful and want to give back to a hospital that helps so many families like ours.
In my first 3 Lemonade Stand fundraisers, I’ve raised $5,491 thanks to so many generous and kind people. Last year alone, I raised $2,834! I am so thankful to everyone who has supported me.
Please help me make my 4th year my best one yet so I can give back to the hospital that gave me so much.
Thank you for helping kids like me. 💛
My Event
Saturday 25th July 09:00 - 14:00My Achievements
Thank you to my Donors
$1.55k
Lemonade Sales
$325
Badge Brunch Cash Donations
$200
Jones Pools
$200
Lucas Rees
Keep up the great work Vera!!! From MTO Whitby Detachment
$100
Justin M.
$100
Craig Moynes
I’ll try to get lemonade on my way back!
$100
Danylo Woloszanskyj (proud Godfather)
So very proud of you as always V xoxo
$100
Peter Anna Woloszansky
You are truly an inspiration to all
$100
Laura Murray
You are an amazing young lady. You should be so proud of everything you are doing to help others. We are so blessed to know you. Hope the day is a big success. See you on Saturday.
$100
Grandma & Grandpa Shorting
We’re so very proud of you Vera 💕
$100
Mary Pelech
So proud of you Vera!! 💕💕
$60
The Lelievre’s
Love how you keep raising and reaching your goals for Sick Kids! Keep up the great work!!
$50
Richard Killy
Excellent job, Vera. You are so kind to be doing this. Sorry l couldn't be there is person, Vera!!!
$50
The Stergiou Family
$50
Sandra Kantas
$30
Anonymous
$25
Leilah Mcbride
Thank you for your hard work in raising funds for a great cause!
$25
Laura Kovacs Yamakawa
Vera, you’re making a difference and inspiring your friends to help too. We’re happy to support you!
$25
Brie, Bryan And Benu
Keep up the great work, V! Super proud of you ❤️
$25
Jennifer V
This is so awesome! I love that you're doing this ❤️ it's giving me a little nostalgia - When my daughter was little she had the same initiative over a handful of years and raised over $25k... You're going to do the same I can feel it 🤩
$25
Greg Degagne & Family
$25
Lisa Wheller
$25
Adrianna Saldutto
Thank you for raising money Vera!
$25
Angie Briden
Congratulations Vera! Hope it was a great day! 💕💕
$25
Kaury Jones
Great initiative Vera!
$25
Benu Parmar And Brie Buttimor
Keep up the great work, Vera! Super proud of you ❤️
$20
Kyle Anderson
$20
Brad Newell
Keep up the amazing work!
$10
Doreen J.
$10
Shubham Mahajan
$10
Shelly Watkins
Thank you for your hard work
$5
Thank you for the incredible support!