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It has been said that when life hands you lemons, you should make lemonade. And now kids are taking that lemonade and raising millions for charity.

Now in its fifth year, Sunkist's Take a Stand program encourages kids to give back to their community by raising money for a charity of their choice through a good old-fashioned, freshly squeezed lemonade sale.

Never underestimate the power of our kids wanting to give back, said representatives from Sunkist.

As part of Sunkist's Take a Stand program, kids have written in wanting to raise money for local charities and national causes, including UNICEF, the Canadian Red Cross, Breakfast for Learning, the humane society and many others.

Over the past four years, the company has sent out more than 30,000 free lemonade stands and recipe cards to help kids get started.

Since the inception of Take a Stand, it is estimated that more than $2.8 million has been raised for charity by kids, one glass at a time.

Last year, 15,000 pledges were received, with kids writing in from every province in Canada and every state in the U.S.

Real old-fashioned lemonade
Serves: 12

14 lemons
2 cups sugar or to taste
8 cups cold water
Ice cubes

Using a hand or electric juicer, squeeze the juice from 12 of the lemons.

In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar.

Cut remaining lemons into slices.

Add lemon slices and cold water and blend well.

Pour over ice and serve.

Visit www.sunkist.com/takeastand for recipes and details.

~ Recipe courtesy of News Canada