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Sunkist Growers want to help Canadian parents and kids cool off with a valuable experience in entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

Sunkist's Take a Stand program will distribute thousands of lemonade stands to children across the country who pledge to raise money for a charity. This year, Sunkist Growers is distributing 20,000 free lemonade stands to kids across Canada and the United States who sign up to raise money for any charity of their choice. Since its inception, Take a Stand has raised an estimated $2.8 million for charity by kids in every province in Canada and every state in the U.S., one glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade at a time.

Take a Stand has empowered thousands of Canadian kids, giving them an opportunity to learn to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and help them make a positive contribution to the community.

To receive a complimentary stand, children must be 7 to 12 years of age and pledge their commitment to a charity online at www.sunkist.com/takeastand. The stands are available for distribution on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last.

"Take a Stand provides children with a voice and role in the community," said Claire Smith, director of corporate communications for Sunkist Growers. "It enables kids to take action on issues that are important to them, while building their leadership skills and nourishing community involvement so they become better citizens."