Local Community Unites Aug. 3 to Support Child Battling Cancer at 4th Annual Lemonade Stand Event

BALLSTON SPA — On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Ballston Spa Sunshine Kid’s Lemonade Stand returns for its 4th annual event at Ribbon Café, rallying support for 9-year-old Charles Barton, who is courageously battling leukemia. 

The event, hosted by Ribbon Café in partnership with Ballston Spa Sunshine Kids, aims to raise funds and awareness for Charles’s medical expenses and treatment at The Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center.

The event takes place 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Ribbon Café, 11 Prospect St., Ballston Spa.

 Events include children’s activities organized by local organizations such as Ballston Area Community Center, Saratoga Children’s Museum, and Ballston Area Recreation Center. Visitors can enjoy music, vendor booths, and special appearances including visits from Ballston Spa’s EMS, miniature donkeys from Maple Leaf Farm, dancers from Carol Lawrence Dance Center, a DJ, stock cars, and a firetruck from Ballston Spa Fire station.

Charles Barton was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2024, and his family, alongside the Ballston Spa community, is rallying to support him during this challenging time. The event raises vital funds and also aims to raise awareness about childhood cancer and the impact it has on local families.

Donations can be made at the lemonade stand, and volunteers are welcome to assist with activities throughout the day. For more information about the venue, go to: https://www.ribboncafeny.com/.