The Ballston Spa Sunshine Kids will host their 5th Annual Lemonade Stand Benefit on August 1st, 2026, a family-friendly fundraising event to support Olivia, a 12-year-old from the Saratoga area who is currently undergoing treatment for Ewing Sarcoma, a rare children’s cancer that affects only about 200 children in the United States each year.

After experiencing neck and shoulder pain for several weeks, Olivia was diagnosed with a tumor at the top of her spine. She recently underwent surgery to remove the tumor, but because of its location, doctors were unable to remove all of it. Olivia now faces a difficult 12-month treatment journey that will include chemotherapy at the Melodies Center at Albany Med and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, along with proton radiation treatments this summer at the Proton Center in NYC.

Through it all, Olivia has continued to show incredible strength and resilience. Even during this challenging time, she remains focused on the things she loves most — spending time with friends at school, skiing, and running track.

As Olivia and her family navigate the months ahead, your support, prayers, and generosity will help ease some of the burden and remind them they are surrounded by a caring community.