K-20 librarians interactive video conferencing

[Jennifer Oxenford <>]

Dear Colleagues, 

[Apologies for cross-postings…]

Time is quickly running out to register for the 2014 Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project!! Registration will close this Friday April 18th. Don't miss your last chance to participate in this wonderful project for students of all ages and to help raise money and awareness to end childhood cancer worldwide. 

TOP 10 REASONS TO SIGN-UP FOR THE 2014 ALEX'S VIRTUAL LEMONADE STAND 

10. Teaching kids to help others is need is always a good thing. 

9. 720 new kids are affected by cancer each day worldwide.

8. Lemonade stand fundraisers teach kids essential business skills (money management, sales, marketing, project planning). 

7. Less than 5% of the federal government's total funding for cancer research is dedicated to childhood cancers each year. 

6. $50 funds one hour of research. $2000 funds one week of research. 

5. In 2013 we raised over $15,000 as part of the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand project.

4. Over the seven years MAGPI has been offering this project with schools around the world we have raised over $100,000. 

3. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15 in the US. 

2. 250 children die each day from cancer worldwide. 

1. You can help make a difference. 

Please help spread the word to any and all schools and groups around the world about this unique service learning project opportunity. Won't you join us? 

Thank you!! 

Best,

Jennifer

When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! 

ALEX'S VIRTUAL LEMONADE STAND PROJECT 2014

Dates: Project Spirit Rally Kick-Off on Thursday May 8, 2014; Project Celebration Wrap-Up on Thursday May 22, 2014
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT (15:00 - 16:00 UTC) 
Target Audience: Grades K-12, College and University, Libraries
Cost: FREE! 
Requirements for Participation: There are 20 spots available to any MAGPI member or non-member institution with H.323 videoconferencing capabilities and connectivity to state/national research and education networks.  

Inspired by the journey of Philadelphia-area hero Alex Scott, the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project celebrates the idea that just one kid can make a difference. Join schools from around the world to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, all while participating in standards-based projects that make the process both inspiring and fun. It's all about kids helping kids -- and we want you to get involved!

As part of this two week program, each participating school will hold their own lemonade stands to help raise funds for pediatric cancer. Schools can hold one big lemonade stand day or a series of lemonade stand events throughout the two weeks. Schools will be able to communicate and interact with one another through the project blog, student-created videos, optional contests, and special videoconference events!

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is a national organization with Greater Philadelphia roots. The organization grew out of the front yard lemonade stand started by Alexandra “Alex” Scott, a pediatric cancer patient. In 2000, at the age of four, Alex opened her first annual lemonade stand with high hopes of raising money for pediatric cancer causes. Every year thereafter, Alex held an annual lemonade stand in her Pennsylvania front yard and inspired others to donate money to her cause.

Want to learn more about the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project? Check out the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand 2013 HIghlights Video to see featured moments from last year's student team stands and project events. 

If you're looking for a unique and meaningful service learning project for your students, please join us on this increidble journey! 

Be a part of our 8th year of the MAGPI Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project connecting students around the world through videoconferencing to help raise funds and awareness to end childhood cancers - one cup at a time… 

More Information/To Register: http://www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/Alexs-Virtual-Lemonade-Stand-0

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Jennifer Oxenford

Manager, Member Relations & Communications

MAGPI

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