By Kyle DiFrank
Staff Writer

Riley Gillespie, senior and standout student, is heavily involved in charities and volunteer work. Riley’s involvement in Alex’s Lemonade Stand through running an annual car show for the organization over the years has been outstanding.
Q: How long have you been involved in Alex’s Lemonade Stand?
A: I just hosted my ninth annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand and Car Show at Maple Point.

Q: How much money have you raised for Alex’s Lemonade Stand over the years?
A: In just one day, we raised 14,000 dollars. This brings my nine year total to 107,000 dollars.

Q: Are you involved in any other charities or volunteer work?
A: Yes, I’m also a volunteer firefighter for the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company. November will mark a year that I’ve been involved with the fire company and then I will be a full member of the company. I have also volunteered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Florida at their facility. I did this at their facility, “Give Kids the World.”

Q: What are some of your other hobbies or interests?
A: My favorite sport is baseball and I love going to Pittsburgh to watch the Pirates games. I also enjoy basketball, golf, and fishing. Fishing is my favorite leisure activity and I fished very often during the summer. I also enjoy playing the piano, trumpet, violin, and guitar. Once I graduated from the fire school, I will be learning Arabic in my free time.

Q: If you were stranded on an island and could only bring three things with you, what would you bring?
A: I would bring my fishing pole, tackle box, and a nice pair of shades.