December 31, 2012
2012 is just about over, and with 2013 just hours away, it’s a great time to take a look back at the highs of the year. Of which there were plenty. If you read Uwishunu regularly, or even if it’s your first time on the site, you know how much we love vibrant photos of [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend holds excitement for the thousands of runners competing, their friends and loved ones pumped to cheer them on and even the uninvolved, since the race weekend brings with it a positive charge that infuses the whole city. We have a comprehensive spectator’s guide if you want to participate in the marathon madness. [...]
Read more»November 13, 2012
Runners, fans, spectators and local businesses are gearing up for the 19th Annual Philadelphia Marathon — one of the top ten races in America — and it’s going to be bigger than ever this year thanks to some weather-induced, hospitable accommodations initiated by Mayor Michael Nutter. The already typically booming Philadelphia Marathon weekend will be [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
The Philadelphia Marathon is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. This year’s is extra-special, as Mayor Nutter has announced that the completely sold-out Philadelphia Marathon will be opened for an additional 3,000 race participants who were registered for the cancelled 2012 New York City Marathon. Here’s how it works: New York [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Jay Scott, co-founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, one of the Philadelphia area’s most beloved and successful charitable organizations.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004), Jay’s daughter. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement.
Watch the video to see inside Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation main headquarters, meet Jay and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
29 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood
www.alexslemonade.org
Today’s Philly 101 video features Jay Scott, co-founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, one of the Philadelphia area’s most beloved and successful charitable organizations. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004), Jay’s daughter. In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a [...]
Read more»November 18, 2011
There is so much to do this fall weekend, from partaking in the Philadelphia Marathon madness as thousands of runners descend upon the city, to enjoying the beautiful foliage in the region while we still can. There are theater productions galore, a batch of brand new restaurants to try and local holiday gift-shopping to do [...]
Read more»November 15, 2011
The countdown has officially begun for one of the biggest annual weekend events in the Philadelphia area, the Philadelphia Marathon, kicking off Friday, November 18 and running through the big race day on Sunday, November 20. This year’s event has more to offer than ever before, with a weekend-long Health + Fitness Expo at the [...]
Read more»November 10, 2011
Every runner knows how important it is to “carb up” the night before a big race. Fortunately for those running the Philadelphia Marathon next weekend, there will be pasta parties aplenty at many restaurants around town on Saturday, November 19. This year, the Philadelphia Marathon has a new format for the traditional night-before Pasta Party. [...]
Read more»November 4, 2011
Philadelphia will welcome 50,000 spectators, 25,000 competitors and 3,000 volunteers for the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend, November 18-20. Registration is closed for the marathon and half marathon, but there are spots left for the Rothman Institute 8K and Arctic Ease Kids Fun Run. Besides the races, the weekend includes a free two-day Health & [...]
Read more»November 19, 2010
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia region has begun changing gears, as Longwood Gardens concludes its Autumn’s Colors events while Peddler’s Village lights up with their annual Grand Illumination Celebration. Don’t count out the outdoor activities just yet, though — this weekend is the annual Philadelphia Marathon, for which thousands of runners and spectators [...]
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