By: Steven Gordon, Lemonade Day National President

Lemonade Day supporters and partners are all over the world have been instrumental in growing our entrepreneurship program to 78 licensed markets. I am thrilled that our partners support Lemonade Day’s great work in teaching tomorrow’s leaders about financial literacy, youth entrepreneurship and so much more. 

I want to specifically highlight our partnership with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, the Louisiana-based restaurant company known for its ONE LOVE® quality chicken finger meals. Raising Cane’s is a perfect match for Lemonade Day on many levels.  Todd Graves, Raising Cane’s founder and chief executive officer, brought Lemonade Day to his home state of Louisiana in 2011 and since then Raising Cane’s restaurant operators and crewmembers have been actively involved in supporting and promoting Lemonade Day in cities across the country. In 2018, Raising Cane’s announced a national partnership with Lemonade Day to help grow participation and bring Lemonade Day to communities in which it had never been before by providing kids easy access to Lemonade Day’s digital workbooks, made possible through this unique partnership. 

On Wednesday, March 20, Raising Cane’s will once again turn lemonade into cash for Lemonade Day. Raising Cane’s U.S. locations – more than 420 restaurants in 26 states are working together for its second annual nationwide fundraiser where the restaurants will donate $1 to Lemonade Day for every lemonade purchased from open to close. In 2018, Raising Cane’s presented a $75,000 donation to Lemonade Day through the national fundraiser.

Todd’s entrepreneurial journey, like many young promising business owners, started with operating a lemonade stand in his front yard in Baton Rouge. Now, 35 years later, his company sells lemonade at more than 380 Raising Cane’s restaurants around the world. Creating the opportunity for other kids to be inspired by business and igniting a desire to run and own a business is exactly why he is so passionate about Lemonade Day. 

I want to thank Todd, his entire team and all the ‘Caniacs’ for supporting Lemonade Day and our mission to equip kids today with skills they can apply in their own careers and business ventures. With this tremendous support and commitment from entrepreneurs like Todd and his entire Raising Cane’s organization, Lemonade Day is well-equipped to continue making a positive difference for kids. 

So, go out to a Raising Cane’s restaurant near you and support them while they support Lemonade Day. 

Please share this blog with your friends, family members, and co-workers. All of us at Lemonade Day National Headquarters appreciate your support! As always, I enjoy hearing your comments, questions and ideas.

For more information, go to lemonadeday.org to become a sponsor, learn more about establishing Lemonade Day in your community, or to register your child for Lemonade Day in your area.