Ten years ago, a girl named Alex decided to raise money for kids with cancer by selling lemonade. Now, her crusade continues through the work of others, like ten-year-old Danny LaPatin of Pittsfield. Berkshire County reporter Brandon Walker shares his story.

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For ten year old Danny LaPatin and his family, it's more than just giving back.

Danny is a cancer survivor. First diagnosed leukemia at the age of four, and then given a bone marrow transplant in May of 2009 after it relapsed.

So, collecting donations for other kids who've been diagnosed, he says, was a no brainer.

"I'm doing a lemonade stand for her lemonade stand to put it in a bank account and that's why I'm doing it too," Danny said.

The "her" to whom Danny refers is Alexandra Scott. You've probably heard of Alex's legacy, eponymously titled Alex's Lemonade Stand.

Alex lost her battle in 2004. Since then, her foundation has raised $30 million, $12 million of which have come from lemonade stands alone.

"It was really driven by Danny. Ever since Danny was diagnosed with leukemia in 2005 and a relapse in 2009, he's been really interested in giving back so as a family we chose this project because it goes to childhood cancer research," said Chris LaPatin, Danny's mother.

On this Saturday giving back is what they're doing, with Danny's long road to recovery serving as inspiration.

"These are pictures of Danny one year ago, and look at him today. He's a healthy kid," Chris said.

Wal-Mart lent a helping hand as well. They sponsored not only the space but also the lemonade.

"There are so many great charities and events that need help and anything to do with kids is heartbreaking. Anything you can do to help them is a worthy cause," said Beth Barbarotta, Wal-Mart’s community coordinator.

It is a worthy cause for young man who's looking forward.

"Well, someday I want to be a doctor and help kids who have cancer and make them feel better," Danny said.

For more information, you can visit www.alexslemonade.org and www.carepages.com/carepages/Dannyboy3.