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''Pink Lemonade Brigade'' Raises More Than $156,000

BELLEVUE, Wash.—Crayons® All Natural Beverage Company announced the results of its inaugural “Pink Lemonade Brigade,” a nation-wide lemonade stand fundraiser. The one-day event raised more than $156,000 for charities throughout the world. Thousands of children in 46 U.S. states joined forces to raise money to benefit their favorite charities. The event was held on Saturday, June 21, 2008 and united ... (270 words)

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