Community Rallies To Support Iconic Chase Field Lemonade Vendor

PHOENIX, AZ — Anyone who's attended a game at Chase Field has likely heard the phrase "Lemonade, lemonade, like grandma made!" shouted out around the stadium.

Chase Field vendor Derrick Moore, better known as the 'Lemonade Guy' to Arizona Diamondbacks fans, needs help. Moore is suffering from an unknown medical condition his family believes is neurological, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser.

The GoFundMe is being organized by Moore's godson, Tyrone Preyer Jr. on behalf of Moore and his wife. As of Friday afternoon, it has raised over $113,000.

According to the page, Moore, who has been a vendor at sports arenas in the Valley for 30 years and was voted the top vendor in the MLB in 2015, has been unable to work for months due to the coronavirus pandemic. His family is also unable to afford private medical insurance. Preyer writes that his godfather has fallen very ill and is in need of financial assistance.

"Derrick has always been an amazing husband, father and mentor, one who would always give and help those in need. Now he is the one and [sic] need. Anything you can can do to help him in this time is greatly appreciated," Preyer said.

Preyer did not immediately respond to Patch's request for comment, but he told the Arizona Republic that his godfather has been suffering from disorientation, and extreme sweating and panting, the cause of which is currently unknown.

"I finally talked to Derrick [Thursday] and it was not as good as I thought it would be," Preyer said, according to the newspaper. "I was hoping just to talk to him and check in on him but he struggled to get even the conversation and understand who I was. It wasn't the Derrick I am used to."

Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall told Patch the organization will do whatever it can to help Moore.

“Derrick is a member of the family," Hall said in a statement. "We just learned of the situation yesterday and have reached out and are trying to connect with the family. We hope to get an update soon and a better understanding of how we can be of assistance to see to it that he receives the proper attention needed.”

All proceeds from the GoFundMe will go to Moore's wife and his family.

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