A Lockport Township High School sophomore whose lemonade stand recently raised more than $15,000 to benefit children and young adults battling cancer said the two-day event far surpassed expectations.

Austin Bielski, 15, has been running his Cups 4 Cancer lemonade stand each year since he was 8 years old.

Over the years, the proceeds have supported several organizations that help children dealing with cancer, including the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, CC2 Forever Foundation and Cal’s Angels. In seven years, he raised $34,917.

But after hearing that Dylan Krestan, his former baseball teammate from Homer Junior High School, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, Austin knew he couldn’t retire from Cups 4 Cancer.

He dedicated this year’s fundraiser to Dylan, and the 8th

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