11-year-old Nick was
determined not just to get a dog, but to earn the money to adopt one himself.
So the young entrepreneur set up a Lemonade Stand near his home in Spokane,
Washington with a realistic goal of making $20 – $30 and earning the rest gradually
mowing lawns, but by the end of the weekend he had more than enough for a new
pet and to pay the security deposit necessary to keep a dog in his family’s
rental home!
In an incredible show of
support, neighbors, friends, and even local businesses spread the word about
Nick’s lemonade stand. People turned out in droves, and some showed kindness in
other ways, like a neighbor who sewed a blanket for his new pup. Others donated
without asking for a cup.
A state trooper pulled up in
his cruiser, and at first Nick thought they were there to shut him down, but
then five others drove in, and all six troopers left with cups of lemonade!
People who visited the
lemonade stand over the weekend expressed via social media how impressed they
were with how polite and thankful Nick was for every cup he sold. He earned
over $1,500 towards his goal – at 25 cents a cup, he must’ve been extremely
busy!
Nick
and his family are thankful for their community’s support, and his mother sent a
message thanking Spokane through a friend:
“I am so blown away by the
kindness of people in our community. Nick was able to achieve what he set out
to do and more. Thank you to every single person who supported him in this.
It’s not only about him raising money for a dog. The lessons he learned about
how much kindness and compassion people have to share and about the awesome
community we live in are invaluable. We will be starting to look at rescue
possibilities this week and will keep you posted every step of the way.”
After Nick has paid expenses
for his family’s new addition, he says he’ll be donating whatever remains to
the shelter. We’re proud of you, Nick!
Featured Photo: Mike Ellis via
Facebook
H/T: krem.com
H/T: krem.com
Written by Adriana
Sandoval
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