A Grade 5 Richmond student hosted a lemonade stand after learning that her teacher dug into her own pockets for a class art project.
Lily Bailey, 10, was inspired by her teacher to buy art supplies and start an art club with funds raised from the stand.
Bailey’s lemonade stand raised about $376 after being open for about four hours on No. 1 Road and Bayview Street on Sunday.
“People passing by were very nice and I felt really proud of myself,” said Bailey. She also got a hand from her younger sister and three friends.
Leah Bailey, Lily’s mom, told the Richmond News the manager at Goodco in Steveston was “impressed” by what her daughter was doing and donated snacks and extra ice to the girls to help with the cause.
“The customers were so impressed with (Lily’s) kind heart,” said Leah.
“I’m so darn proud of her. She’s a super kind and thoughtful kid and has always been.”
