12-Year-Old Boy's Charity Ice Cream Stand Gets Shut Down by Town. Then Community Helps Him Raise $20K
Boy's Charity Ice Cream Stand Shut Down
A 12-year-old boy's charity ice cream stand was shut down by the town, but the community rallied together and helped him raise over $20,000.
The boy, named Christian, had been running the stand in his front yard to raise money for the local animal shelter.
Town Officials Cited Lack of Permit
Town officials said that Christian needed a permit to operate the stand.
Christian's mother said that she was unaware that a permit was required.
Community Rallies Around Christian
When news of the shutdown spread, the community rallied around Christian.
A local business owner donated a new ice cream freezer.
And a local grocery store donated all of the ice cream.
Christian Raises Over $20,000
Christian was able to raise over $20,000 for the animal shelter.
He said that he was grateful for the support of the community.
Town Officials Reverse Decision
After seeing the outpouring of support for Christian, town officials reversed their decision and allowed him to keep the stand open.
Christian said that he was happy that he could continue to raise money for the animal shelter.
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