LemonAid student representatives and Collaboration for Early Childhood Executive Director Mary Reynolds present a certificate of appreciation to River Forest Fire Chief Thomas Gaertner and Deputy Fire Chief David Bochenek. 
Connor Chien (left) and Mark Jung, this year’s LemonAid co-chairs, present big checks to Collaboration for Early Childhood Executive Director Mary Reynolds and Wonder Works Executive Director Rachel Weber at the River Forest Fire Station on Oct. 14. | Todd Bannor 
Wonder Works Executive Director Rachel Weber and Collaboration for Early Childhood Executive Director Mary Reynols with LemonAid student representatives and the big checks at the River Forest Fire Station on Monday October 14, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Members of LemonAid with Rachel Weber of Wonder Works and Mary Reynolds of Collaboratoin for Early Childhood and their big checks on Monday October 14, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Wonder Works Executive Director Rachel Weber and members of LemonAid with the big check at the River Forest Fire Station on Monday October 14, 2024 | Todd Bannor 
Collaboration for Early Childhood Executive Director Mary Reynolds and members of LemonAid with the big check at the River Forest Fire Station on Monday October 14, 2024 | Todd Bannor
The Bonnie Brae LemonAid Stand presented its big checks to the Wonder Works Museum and Collaboration for Early Childhood at the River Forest Firehouse, Monday night.
Co-chairs Mark Jung and Connor Chien also presented to first responders thank-you notes and drawings made by children at LemonAid at the Collaboration for Early Childhood activity.
Since 2002, the LemonAid fundraiser has commemorated the 9/11 attacks by selling lemonade and raising awareness and funds for local charities that serve children.
The group raised more than $60,000 this year.
— STAFF