Supporting our mission one lemonade at a time. At age 7, Raylin started her Lemonade Stand in memory of her Papa Eugene Platano. Mr Platano was a decorated Vietnam veteran and successful area business owner, who passed away on May 16, 2020. Raylin and her family elected to donate the proceeds from her efforts to our organization and recognize and honor veterans.

Raylin's efforts also funded our very first "Heroes Memorial Scholarship". Named after non-other than her beloved Papa, this $1500 scholarship was awarded to a second-year nursing student at Kent State Ashtabula Campus.  

Raylin has no doubt made her Papa very proud. 

RAYLIN's FAMOUS LEMONADE STAND WILL BE AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS IN 2025

May 16th (4pm to 730pm) - 4th Annual Memorial Event at E16th and Columbus Ave in Ashtabula

June 14th (10am - 6pm) - VFW Post 4953 Annual Car Show & Pig Roast in Rock Creek OH