Pouring Generosity into Our Community

Young Philanthropists Supports St. John’s Health

Three summers ago, three best friends—Sam, Lulav, and Nili—set up a simple lemonade stand with a big idea: to give back. That first year, at just eight years old, they walked into the St. John’s Health Foundation office with a black briefcase full of coins and bills and proudly donated $60.15.

The following summer, they returned with another donation of $58. And this year, the now-seasoned fundraisers came back for their third summer of giving—this time with a bigger sign, expanded offerings of either lemonade or Gatorade, and even the option to donate through Venmo. Their efforts paid off—raising an impressive $213 in a single afternoon.

When they visited the Foundation, the kids smiled as they looked back at a photo from their very first donation. “We looked so young!” they said, proud of how far their stand—and their generosity—had come.

What hasn’t changed is their heart. Year after year, these young philanthropists show that every act of kindness, no matter the size, makes a difference. From lemonade to Gatorade, they continue to turn small stands into big impact for the health of our community.