I’d like to inform you of a phenomenal little girl named Thia, 4 years old, who asked her mother to make lemonade to raise money “for kids who do not have homes.” Her mother, Katie Brown, reached out to me and asked whether my children, Solomon (5) and Bella (4), would like to join her. We were able to get our communities involved in lending us materials and equipment to pull off this last minute lemonade and cookie stand on Sunday, July 11, from the Reston’s Buy Nothing Group to The Wharf neighborhood.
It was amazing to see so many people come out and support Thia’s wishes to raise funds for her cause. Her father even put on a squid suit in 90 degrees temperature to draw more attention at the intersection of Glade and Timberhead. The love from the Reston communities and surrounding areas is astounding. The children were able to raise $533.10 and donations are still coming in as we speak. All proceeds to benefit Cornerstones.
Esther Fausett
Reston