The 13th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade raised more than $1.3 million for childhood cancer research, bringing together more than 1,800 attendees including over 100 chefs, mixologists, and vintners dedicated to making a difference. The afternoon featured an inspiring speech from Jay and Liz Scott, Alex’s parents and co-executive directors of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, who highlighted the power of community coming together to fund lifesaving research and support families fighting childhood cancer. The event demonstrated once again that when LA’s culinary community unites for a cause, extraordinary things happen – and this year’s record-breaking fundraising total will directly impact the lives of children and families affected by this devastating disease. Presenting sponsors who supported the event were Northwestern Mutual, Resy, and Volvo Cars of North America. (Cover photo credit: ABImages 2025)
A Dynamic Live Auction Raised Over $460,000
- Dinner with Jimmy Kimmel and his wife, Molly, sold to the winning bidder for $85,000.The Kimmels generously donated this one-of-a-kind dinner featuring food prepared by some of the Kimmels’ favorite star chefs, such as Marc Vetri, Adam Perry Lang, David Chang, Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo and Chris Bianco.
- The highly anticipated Women Chefs Dinner featuring Chefs Nancy Silverton, Suzanne Goin, Sherry Yard, Nancy Oakes, Gabriella Hamilton and Elizabeth Faulkner, along with spectacular wines curated by Caroline Styne, was sold for $40,000.
- The beloved Men Chefs dinner featuring Chefs Josiah Citrin, William Bradley, Michael Cimarusti, Mac Daniel Dimla, and Jordan Kahn raised $40,000.
- An exclusive one-week Umbrian experience for twelve with Chef Nancy Silverton for an intimate al-fresco dinner at her picturesque home in Panicale, Italy inclusive of a truffle-hunting excursion, visit to the legendary Dario Cecchini in Tuscany plus other adventures. One lucky bidders won this incredible lot, bringing in a total of $160,000!
- Lunch with Phil Rosenthal and Nancy Silverton at their brand new diner, Max and Helen’s for four guests, raised $18,000.
- Malibu Farm Spring Cookout featuring Redbird’s Neal Fraser, Ligia Rossi and Tobin Shea, as well as Chefs Jeremy Fox and Chris Bianco with wines from Lorenza Winery, raised over $100,000!
You’re Never Too Young to Be a Changemaker
The Kids Campaign, chaired by Charles Lentz – a high school junior and son of renowned chefs Suzanne Goin and David Lentz – raised a record-breaking $110,000 through creative grassroots fundraising efforts including lemonade stands, bake sales, and strategic restaurant partnerships throughout Los Angeles. This impressive achievement showcases the next generation’s commitment to fighting childhood cancer, with young leaders like Charles mobilizing their peers and communities to make a tangible difference. The campaign’s success demonstrates that when kids lead with passion and purpose, they can inspire extraordinary generosity and create real impact in the fight against childhood cancer – proving that you’re never too young to be a changemaker.
LA’s Entertainment and Food Industries Stand United
The star-studded event welcomed an impressive lineup of celebrities who lent their support to the cause, including Shawn Ashmore (The Rookie), Camilla Belle (The Mad Whale, Law & Order), indie rock musician Andrew Bird, Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Friends), Mo Collins (Mad TV, Parks & Recreation), AJ Cook (Criminal Minds), Karen David (The Irrational, Call of Duty Black Ops 6), Amy Rosoff Davis (Shrinking), Alyssa Diaz (The Rookie, Narcos), Cristo Fernández (Ted Lasso), Grammy-nominated recording artist Gustavo Galindo, Carla Gallo (Carnivale, Platonic), NYT best-selling author Roxanne Gay, Gary Cole (VEEP, The West Wing), Taylor Handley (Mayor of Kingstown), Emmy-winning producer Liz Hart (Super Bowl Half Time, Golden Globes), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Emmy-winning composer Blake Neely (Masters of Air), Chiké Okonkwo (La Brea), comedian Patton Oswalt and actor/producer Meredith Salenger, Adam Rodriguez (Criminal Minds), songwriter Carl Ryden, award-winning ice dancer Maia Shibutani, Alex Skuby (King of Queens), Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds, who was also there on behalf of her canned Margarita line, losophē), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Malin Akerman (The Hunting Wives), and Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) all of whom joined LA’s culinary community in raising awareness and funds for this critical cause, demonstrating that the city’s entertainment and food industries stand united in the fight against childhood cancer.
About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada raising more than $300 million so far, funding over 1,500 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information or to donate, visit AlexsLemonade.org.
