Joshua at Pan-Am Torch Relay!
October 11, 2015 12:53 am Leave your thoughtsJoshua speaking at Mel Lastman Square before the Pan-Am Opening Ceremonies, welcoming the torch!
Joshua speaking at Mel Lastman Square before the Pan-Am Opening Ceremonies, welcoming the torch!
I have been very privileged and honoured to have received numerous awards and nominations for inspiring others, and doing something that I truly love doing. For those of you reading this who are not part of my university applications, please excuse the fact that I am going to list most of them (not my style, because it feels like bragging). Canada’s Top 20 Under 20 Award (2013) Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award – submitted […]
In the morning, the skies weren’t looking too promising. We were feeling pretty skepitcal and worried about what the day ahead was going to be like, considering that people only typical like lemonade on a hot and sunny day. But we were determined to set up the stand any way, and we were incredibly hopeful that the rain would clear up. As we were all (volunteers included) huddled under the one tent we had put […]
Joshua and I recently accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in support of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. We think this an absolutely amazing cause that is extremely important to support and raise awareness for! Here is the video of both me and Joshua taking on the challenge! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSeAcwsEwIg
Where I’m going for the next 2 months, I’m going to be totally technology-free! While this is a fairly hard thing to do sometimes, but its often great to take a break from all the Twitter, Facebook, and distractions of the internet! While I’m gone, I’m leaving Joshua (with my mom’s help) in charge, to handle “any and all things lemonade!” Hopefully, my mom will help him blog a little over the summer, so you […]
Come join us for the 16th annual Amanda’s Lemonade Stand for Save a Child’s Heart, Sick Kids Hospital, and Heart and Stroke Foundation, on: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 Please put this date on your calendars, and spread the word to all your friends and family! Help Joshua and I reach $250,000 to fix kids hearts through 3 incredible charities!!! We are so excited to make this ‘sweet 16’ lemonade stand event the biggest and best […]
Hey everyone! I know it’s been quite a while, but let’s just say that with the school year coming to a close, final projects, and exams, it’s been pretty crazy around here! But, I thought I should quickly update you on a few things that have happened recently, before I head off to work at an overnight camp for 2 months this summer! 1) I did a TED Talk. Yes, if you can believe it, […]
Please watch this great video of Amanda and Joshua recently receiving the Ve’Ahavta Tikun Olam Award!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbT6X2EUwGw
Joshua and I serving lemonade and cookies at the stand! City Councillor Robinson stops by to give Joshua and I a beautiful plaque of honour from the city of Toronto! Thank you so much! MP John Carmichael comes out once again to support us, and also present us with a fantastic award of honour. Thank you so very much for everything! Joshua and I with the amazing kangaroo from the incredible Bowmanville Zoo! The kangaroo’s name […]